News On The Hill with Andrew Stuckey (97.9 The Hill)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. He discussed the recent weekend in sports, with a focus on UNC athletics. He reviewed the UNC Women’s Basketball team’s season, discussed Caleb Wilson to the NBA Draft, talked Diamond Heels baseball, and more. He also recapped the weekend in UNC Lacrosse, talked opening day baseball, and more.

On Air Today features interviews and conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community — including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.

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97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, Mar. 27 about both UNC basketball programs, as the women’s team prepares for its Sweet 16 matchup vs. No. 1 UConn and the men’s team’s ongoing head coaching search. Following the dismissal of Hubert Davis earlier in the week, it’s been an emotional week for Carolina fans. Stroman shares her perspective on why she wishes the next coach will still have some Carolina Family ties and shares a name not currently being broadly discussed as an option. Plus: Debby details what constitutes as a win for UNC women’s basketball, considering they are such underdogs to the Huskies, and what the coaches’ message ought to be to the young players.

Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a consulting professor for UNC and Virginia, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about headlines from the world of sports. Covering both local and national stories, Stroman specializes in connecting the on-field product to the impact of sports on business, culture and society. Listen to their past conversations on Chapelboro, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest-hosts for Andrew Stuckey on Friday, Mar. 27. The Chapel Hill community celebrates a groundbreaking for an affordable housing neighborhood that’s been long in the making. The UNC Board of Trustees holds its final meeting of the academic year and recognizing both outgoing and incoming university leaders. The community feedback on the redevelopment of several downtown Pittsboro properties gets shared with elected officials. Plus: UNC women’s basketball is set to face its toughest opponent yet in the NCAA Tournament and Diamond Heels baseball sees its Friday opener vs. Notre Dame postponed — which means it may ultimately be carried on 97.9 The Hill!

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s Evening News Reports by clicking here.

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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, Mar. 27. Foushee discusses a pair of recent proclamations passed to highlight national and global issues: transgender rights and environmental sustainability. The mayor shares reflections on what Trans Day of Visibility means to her in 2026 and some of Carrboro’s climate action efforts that stand out to her most recently in honor of Earth Hour. Plus, Foushee shares details on a pair of other events coming up this weekend: local egg hunts and a Creek Week cleanup!

Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the latest on the UNC Men’s Basketball coaching search, hearing from Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham on the process. We also hear from Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley on what many fans are looking for in a new coach. We also hear a story on the state Office of Violence Prevention, which recently had its five year anniversary. The UNC Board of Trustees have their final meeting of the academic year, and more.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s Evening News Reports by clicking here.

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Comedian, actor, and Kids in the Hall member Kevin McDonald spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 26. He discussed upcoming shows and workshops this weekend with Black Sheep Comedy. He told stories of his time on Kids in The Hall, and previewed his Rock Opera, Kevin McDonald: Superstar, which will be performed on Saturday night, and more.

On Air Today features interviews and conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community — including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.

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Inside Climate News reporter covering North Carolina Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 26, discussing some of her recent reporting. She discussed a recent rezoning approval in Stokes County that would allow a large data center to be constructed. The story includes details of multiple missteps, and a lawsuit filed against the county. She also discussed recent reporting on pollution in Third Fork Creek in Durham, and more.

Each Thursday “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for our Climate Thursday segment. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context. Find past Climate Thursday conversations here.

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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 26, discussing town news and events. She recapped the most recent meeting of the town council, which included an update on the town’s leaf collection and the acquisition of a new leaf vacuum truck. Jess was joined by Mayor’s Office Intern Camilla Maldanado, who shared some of her experiences interning with the town, and more.

Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.

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Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 25, discussing the latest on the UNC Basketball coaching search. He talked about what the last week has been like, how the result against VCU made the decision seam inevitable, and what comes next. He discussed the candidate names that are coming up most frequently. He even highlighted some of the qualities he would want in an ideal candidate, and more.

On Air Today features interviews and conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community — including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community

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As the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools communities prepare for spring break, local high schoolers are planning for a special annual event: Project Graduation! The night-long party returns on June 13 for its 34th year with a candy-land theme to celebrate the graduating seniors and allow people to safely have fun.

East Chapel Hill High’s Ellie Zerden, Carrboro High’s Aylin McGowan, and Chapel Hill High’s Natalie Fitzhugh are Project Graduation’s student co-chairs. The trio join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share details about this year’s event, the history of Project Graduation, how they got involved and how community members can help support the planning board.

Visit the Project Graduation website to learn about donations, volunteer options, ticketing and more!

From left to right: Ellie Zerden, Aylin McGowan and Natalie Fitzhugh of Project Graduation join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell in studio. (Photo by the Chapel Hill Media Group.)

Presented by Project Graduation.

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