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

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we check the local government meeting schedule, which includes meeting by the Orange County Board of Commissioners and the Carrboro Town Council. We hear a Carolina Connection story Friendly Barber Shop in Carrboro, which will be closing at the end of April, and more. In sports, we hear a supercut of Ian Jackson as he enters the transfer portal, 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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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 8, discussing county news and events. She discussed the recent “Hands Off 25” Rally that took place nationwide, including an event in Pittsboro. She also talked about the county’s property revaluation, the county’s budget, 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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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 8. He previewed a Hillsborough Police event coming up at Gold Park this weekend that will include an easter egg hunt and a dog costume contest. He also discussed several of the Hillsborough Climate Challenge Events coming up this week. He talked about a virtual public meeting on mitigating hazards in the Haw and Eno rivers, previewed the next board of commissioners meeting, 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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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we hear a story about the recent Hands Off 25 rallies against the Trump Administration, including conversations with people at the event in Chapel Hill. We hear about an e-bike lending program from the town of Chapel Hill, check the local government meeting schedule, and more. In sports, UNC Men’s Basketball star freshman Ian Jackson has entered the transfer portal, Women’s Lacrosse moves up to number one after a big win, 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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Orange County’s Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday April 7. He discussed the current work of his office, which includes a successful event for Women’s History Month in March. He also talked about some upcoming events. They also talked about how they came to support the work of social justice and equity for underrepresented groups, and more.

Conversations We Need To Have is an interview series centering conversations of equity, inclusion, diversity, and social justice in our community. Each week Andrew Stuckey speaks with community leaders working in the fields of DEI and social justice in Orange, Chatham, and Durham Counties.

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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 7. He discussed events from the weekend in UNC sports, including the women’s lacrosse team beating top ranked Boston College to become the top team in the country. He also talked about a historic weekend series for the Diamond Heels against Duke. He also talked about the men’s lacrosse team as they remain in the national rankings, and more.

On Air Today features 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. Listen back to all the archives of On Air Today here.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps close out the week by sharing the latest local news stories with listeners on Friday, April 4. The North Carolina Court of Appeals shares its ruling in the lawsuit delaying the state Supreme Court race, and sides with the trailing Republican candidate. A key UNC administrator will step down from the role after classes end, but will remain on campus to resume teaching. The Carrboro Town Council hear recommendations on how to improve its affordable housing strategies moving forward, and discuss making a first-of-its-kind plan. In sports, UNC men’s basketball lands a prized transfer portal target and women’s basketball adds a senior frontcourt player too. The Diamond Heels prepare for Game 2 against Duke after a dramatic ninth-inning finish on Thursday night, and David Glenn shares his perspective on how the transfer portal defined the ACC men’s basketball’s woes this past season.

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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Deborah Stroman calls in from Tampa, Florida to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 4 ahead of the NCAA Women’s College Basketball Final Four games. She discusses whether these four teams — South Carolina, Texas, UCLA, and UConn — are indeed the four best this season and what key matchup she’s watching in each of the semifinals. Stroman also shares her perspective of what the fan experience is like for Final Four games, both in-person vs. at home and men’s vs. women’s college basketball, and closes by making her predictions on which programs will lift the trophies in the title games.

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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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 4. She discusses her town being a finalist for the 2025 All-America City Award based on the local government’s engagement efforts with residents and her personal investment in making sure people’s voices are heard. That includes holding events like this past week’s town hall with staff, which the mayor described as productive for all parties. She also recaps the council’s meeting from this week, featuring resolutions rededicating the town to preventing pedestrian-involved collisions, and last week’s work session on affordable housing. Finally, Foushee details an upcoming event on Sunday that will shut down Weaver Street and be a party to kick off the spring event season!

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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Wade Sutton and Tracey Williams-Johnson join 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, April 3 to discuss an upcoming handball team tryout in Chapel Hill. Sutton, who is the head coach for UNC women’s club handball team, is a regional coach and Williams-Johnson is the chair of the recruiting committee for Handball Futures — which is looking to identify talent to build a pipeline of American handball players before Team USA’s automatic bid in the sport for the 2028 Olympic Games. Williams-Johnson and Sutton share their origins in the sport and what they’re looking for in potential Team USA players, and detail the upcoming tryout on April 12 in UNC’s Fetzer Gym.

Learn more about team handball here.

On Air Today features 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. Listen back to all the archives of On Air Today here.

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