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

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 31. He discussed the latest on chapelboro social media, including a Severance-themed video featuring Aaron Keck that is set to post on Instagram soon. They discussed the the show Severance (no spoilers!), weekend activities, how to follow 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com on social media (@wchlchapelboro), and much 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’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of three Orange County Sheriff’s deputies injured during an arrest. We hear about the first declared candidate for Mayor of Chapel Hill in 2025. We hear a story about UNC School of Law students helping victims of Hurricane Helene secure funding for the rebuild. In sports, the UNC Women’s Basketball Team prepares for a Sweet 16 matchup against Duke, 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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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 27, discussing town news and events. She discussed a preview of the town’s budget  from the town manager as budget talk picks up this spring. She also gave an update on the town-owned Legion Road property, as the next steps involve draining the pond on the property in advance of the creation of a wetland on the site. She also discussed the reopening of the Homestead Aquatic Center, 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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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.

The Co-Chairs of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Project Graduation joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 25. Betty Buckley from Carrboro High School, Alyssa Depasquale from Chapel Hill High School, and Ruthie Soccorso from East Chapel Hill High shared background and planning for this year’s Project Graduation event. They discussed the need for volunteers and this year’s fundraising goals. The community can donate of volunteer by visiting projectgraduationchccs.org.

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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 25, discussing town news and events. He talked about the proclamation of Duane Hampton Day on March 24. He also discussed a presentation on the upcoming Orange County property revaluation. He discussed the upcoming Hillsborough Climate Challenge returning to the community in April, 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, including the latest on the NCAA Tournament, with UNC Women’s Basketball playing tonight against West Virginia, and the men’s team being eliminated over the weekend. We check the local government meeting schedule, which includes the Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners meeting later tonight. We also hear from U.S. Congresswoman Valerie Foushee at the ribbon cutting for the Drakeford Library Complex in Carrboro, and more. In sports, several UNC teams participate in NCAA championship play, 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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97.9 The Hill Radio Program and Broadcast Manager Kenny Dike spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 24. He discussed a recent family vacation to Pigeon Forge and Dollywood. He talked about the drive on the recently reopened stretch of I-40 which was badly damaged in Hurricane Helene, 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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The radio voice of UNC Women’s Basketball Matt Krause spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 24. He discussed UNC’s win against Oregon State on Saturday, including Alyssa Ustby setting the UNC career rebounding record. He also looked ahead to tonight’s Round of 32 game against West Virginia, 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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Inside Climate News Reporter covering North Carolina, Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday March 20. She discussed her recent reporting on a bill that would allow Duke Energy to miss several upcoming carbon goals. She also discussed the recent “Stand Up For Science” rally that happened nationwide, with her reporting coming from the Raleigh event. She discussed some of her upcoming work, 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 20. She discussed a recent controversy around the town’s website, in which several pages celebrating the town’s LGBTQ+ history were archived. She also talked about the recent authorization of a Brownfields agreement on what needs to happen at the 828 MLK Jr. Boulevard site. She discussed upcoming town events, including creek week 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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