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

Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 13. She discussed sports as the backdrop to some recent intense news events, exploring what role sports play during the unfolding of intense and historical news events, and more.

Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC professor, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports. Click here to listen to their past conversations on the latest sports headlines and impact in the game, on culture, and for business.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, area high school seniors have graduation this weekend. We hear more details about the ongoing controversy at Carrboro High School around Principal Helena Thomas. We hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on the legacy of Karen Stegman as she is set to leave the town council early ahead of her move to Carrboro. A large economic development announcement comes to Greensboro. In sports, the Sienna Hotel responds to the throng of fans who wanted a glimpse of team Mexico, we hear from a Tar Heel football player on spring practice, 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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 13, discussing town news and events. She discussed some upcoming weekend evens, including the Pride Piper Walk, as part of Pride Month celebrations. She also talked about upcoming Juneteenth celebrations in the community. She discussed the downtown area of Carrboro, updating potential development on a couple of highly visible parcels and discussing the effect of the Drakeford Library Complex on downtown, 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 Jamezetta Bedford; 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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Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly and Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 13. She discussed a recent lawsuit filed against the City of Asheboro in conjunction with the Cape Fear River Watch. She talked about how a similar She also discussed some other upcoming events and activities through the Haw River Assembly 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, June 12, discussing town news and events. She discussed her experience at the Mexico vs. Turkiye soccer friendly at Kenan Stadium on Tuesday; she outlined the town council’s meeting from earlier in the week, including a preview vote on the budget; she discussed Karen Stegman’s legacy on the Town Council as she is set to depart later this month. She also previewed upcoming community 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 Jamezetta Bedford; 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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Randy Voller — a realtor and former mayor of Pittsboro — joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 11 for the “Chatham County Roundup.” Fresh off a trip to Washington D.C., Voller discusses the trip to speak with congressional representatives about the real estate challenges in Chatham County and North Carolina, and he shares ways the federal government could help incentivize improving the housing market. He also discusses trends seen from the latest property revaluation cycle and details from the Town of Pittsboro’s latest actions — which include approving their budget, tax rate and a preliminary plat for the Disney-owned neighborhood set for east of downtown.

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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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest-hosts “News On The Hill” for Wednesday, June 11. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP asks for due process and patience in the review of Carrboro High School’s principal, a hot topic that sparked a student-led walkout last month. The school district welcomes its new superintendent, who shares some of his early priorities in the role. As the local governments pass their budgets, the Orange Water and Sewer Authority is also preparing to do so — and preparing another round of rate increases it says are necessary for major infrastructure projects. A Chapel Hill restaurant closes after 14 years of service. And in sports: Mexico and Türkiye’s friendly is another international soccer success in Kenan Stadium, UNC sends seven athletes to compete in the outdoor track and field championships, Bill Belichick shares where UNC football’s players have already seen improvement, and Carolina women’s basketball reportedly adds a new showcase to its non-conference schedule.

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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

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Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford joined 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 11. Coming from an event celebrating some residents in Durham, she details recent and upcoming community events — like a Gun Violence Awareness Month rally and the county’s Juneteenth celebration. Bedford also discussed the board’s recent meetings — including a long night for the commissioners on Tuesday and their property revaluation process discussion on June 3. With an advocacy group pointing out how historically Black communities are disproportionately valued compared to wealthier neighborhoods, she shared how the county government is looking for some third-party help to review the data in the short-term and potentially enhance how the tax office approaches the revaluation cycles.

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 Jamezetta Bedford; 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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Gravely Hill Middle School Art Teacher Amanda Aguayo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 10. She discussed her Middle School Art classroom and how she approaches teaching art to that grade level. She discussed highlights from the year and some of what she loves about teaching. She also discussed her appointment to Governor Stein’s Teacher Advisory Committee, and more.

Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public 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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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 10, discussing town news and events. He talked about the passage of the town’s budget, including highlights. He also discussed the town’s athletic facilities and parks priorities, including over 70 acres the town received from a developer to create a park near The Plant that would include a greenway connecting to downtown. He also gave updates on some other development projects around town and more.

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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