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

Orange County Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, February 16. He discussed his connection to Minneapolis and recent events that have played out with protesters and federal agents there. He also talked about ADA work his office has been completing for the town’s website, and some other recent programs that have come through the Office of Civil rights, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell discuss on Friday, Feb. 13 the controversy around political statements and cultural highlights made at both the Olympics and Super Bowl. Bad Bunny’s halftime show electrified the biggest football game in the world, but some conservatives tried to argue it was either too political or non-American for the event. Stroman and McConnell discuss the musical artist using the platform to promote a cultural celebration before turning to Italy and the Olympics, where some Team USA athletes have drawn the ire of conservatives for criticizing current events in their home country.

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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Youth Health and Tobacco Initiatives Lead Tia Brown and Chatham County Public Health Department Breast & Cervical Cancer Control Program Navigator Evi Bonilla spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 12. They discussed the launch of free, at home STI testing kits available from the county in a new pilot program, and more.

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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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Host of “On The Porch” on 97.9 The Hill and former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 12. He discussed recent news from Chatham County, including the county commissioners’ decision to put a moratorium on construction of AI datacenters in the county. He also discussed recent real estate trends in the area, conversations with local leaders running for reelection, 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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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 12, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent town council meeting, which included a presentation on the town’s financial report, and an update in the Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite. She outlined some recent federal funding secured for some major projects for 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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Visit Hillsborough presents BJ and Smita Patel , co-owners of Nomad and The Rookery and Eryk Pruitt, co-owner of Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brew speaking with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 11. They discussed the vibe and upcoming events at The Rookery and Yonder,  provided some suggestions for a Valentine’s night out in Historic Hillsborough, and more.

Dani McIvor Executive Director of The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough; BJ and Smita Patel Owners of Nomad and The Rookery, Andrew Stuckey Host of News on The Hill on 97.9 The Hill WCHL, Eryk Pruitt Co-owner of Yonder Southern Cocktail and Brew

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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 11, discussing county news and events. She recapped the most recent work session for the board of commissioners, which saw presentations from numerous county advisory boards and commissions. She also talked about early voting, which begins on Thursday, with several locations in Orange County. She encouraged residents to attend Black History Month events 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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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 27, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recent town board of commissioners meeting, which included several public comments on the town’s use of Flock cameras. He also discussed the rescheduled dedication for Lewis Freeman Park, discussed some upcoming community events, and more.

97.9 The Hill’s broadcast of the Chatham County Roundup is sponsored by Chatham County’s own Rocky River Hemp, your local source for regeneratively grown hemp CBD and THC products like oils, salves, gummies, seltzers, facial serums and dog treats.

Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.

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Orange County Schools Board of Education Chair Will Atherton and Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Shannon Braxton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, February 9, discussing district news and events. They discussed the challenges around the recent winter weather events that kept students off campus, and the small changes to the schedule because of those cancellations. They also discussed the district’s CTE program, including the different pathways students can explore, the opportunity to partner with community businesses, and more.

Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public K-12 school districts in our community.  You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here.

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Is this the biggest weekend of sports EVER??? 97.9 The Hill’s Dr. Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell discuss the three big events happening around Friday, Feb. 6, with the 2026 Winter Olympics holding their opening ceremony to start the festivities in Milan and Cortino. The big event for locals is UNC men’s basketball facing Duke for the first time this season, with Stroman sharing her keys to success for Carolina as the Tar Heels try to earn their first win over the Blue Devils in more than a year. Finally, the Super Bowl on Sunday features a few Tar Heels and intriguing stories from both sidelines.

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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