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

Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 23, discussing the College World Series. He talked about the disappointing final game, the amazing season-long run, where this team falls in the history of the program, and more. He also looked ahead to the NBA draft, and more. The post On Air Today: Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley Debriefs Diamond Heels Season appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 23, discussing town news and events. They discussed the recent meeting of the board with county commissioners and boards from other towns in the county. He also gave an update on Tri River Water, talked about downtown planning, and more. The post Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Tri River Water, More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 23, discussing town news and events. He recapped the recent meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, which revisited the data center moratorium, and more. He also continued to look ahead to the town's July 4th celebration, discussed reservoir capacity, and more. The post Hillsborough: Board Meeting, America 250, Reservoir Capacity appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 22. He discussed the atmosphere in Omaha in the build up to tonight's deciding game three of the College World Series final. He talked about the team's performance in the first two games, what to expect from Oklahoma, and more. The post On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

The Radio Voice of University of North Carolina Baseball, Dave Nathan spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey live from Omaha. He discussed the first two games of the College World Series final, which was split between UNC and Oklahoma. He also previewed tonight's deciding game three,  discussed where this game falls in the history of the program, and more. The post On Air Today: The Radio Voice of UNC Baseball Dave Nathan appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 18. He discussed the UNC baseball team, which advanced to the College World Series final against Oklahoma. He discussed the atmosphere in Omaha, the Diamond Heels performance so far, how they match up against the Sooners, and more. The post On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 19, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent meeting of the town council, which included several updates, including on the complete communities initiative. She also discussed an upcoming meeting added for Monday to discuss the town's LUMO rewrite. She previewed Friday's Juneteenth activities, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Council Meeting Recap, LUMO, Juneteenth appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 16, discussing county news and events. She talked about the county's passage of their budget for the upcoming fiscal year. She also discussed the appointment of Mike Roberson to the board of commissioners to fill the vacancy left by David Delaney. She also discussed water restrictions from Tri-River, upcoming county events, and more. The post Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard on Budget, New Commissioner, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Piedmont Region Area Manager for Nature's Select, Jeremy Warren, spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 16. He discussed best practices for lawn care during the summer months. He also discussed how to help your turf survive drought conditions, and more. He talked about the advantages of Nature's Select, and how people can contact Nature's Select for lawn care. The post On Air Today: Best Practices for Summer Lawn Care with Jeremy Warren of Nature’s Select Biological Lawn Care appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 9, discussing town news and events. He discussed passage of the town's budget, and what was deferred to keep the budget low enough to avoid a tax increase. He also offered updates on the capital improvement plan, some parkland around town, and some future parkland in Chatham Park, and more. The post Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Budget and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 9th, discussing town news and events. He talked about he passage of the town's budget, which ultimately did not include a tax increase, instead pulling from the town's fund balance. He discussed the process that lead to the decision, and more. He also previewed several plans the town is making for this summer's "America 250" celebration, and more. The post Hillsborough: Budget, No Tax Hike, America 250 appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Not Ready For the Farm Podcast host Judy Miller spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 8. Miller is a former lawyer, entertainment producer, real estate developer, college instructor, inventor, strategic business consultant, and corporate CEO who recently decided to confront aging through her 70s through the lens of a podcast. She's joined by her "sidekick," Jess Anderson. She discussed the podcast's origins, intriguing topics, favorite moments, why it's fun to work with Jess Anderson, and more. The post On Air Today: Not Ready For the Farm Podcast Host Judy Miller appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Carrboro City School Board Chair Riza Jenkins and Superintendent Rodney Trice spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 8. They discussed the board's recent unanimous vote to close Glenwood Elementary School after the 2026-2027 school year. They discussed the reasoning for the arrival at that decision, including facilities, enrollment, and more. They also talked about what comes next for Glenwood families and the programs at the school, how other families in the district can support the Glenwood community, and more. The post Speaking of Schools: Riza Jenkins and Rodney Trice on Glenwood Elementary School appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 2nd, discussing their most recent meeting. He discussed conversations surrounding the budget, its effects, future projections and the thought process behind recent changes. Additionally they covered the continuing conversation of data centers in Hillsborough. The post Hillsborough: Budget and Data Centers appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 2, discussing county news and events. She discussed the challenges around the county's budget this year, and shared the timeline for the budget's likely passage. She also talked about the VinFast plant at the Moncure mega site, which appears to not be coming to fruition after a recent lawsuit filed by the state. She also discussed upcoming events and more. The post Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard on Budget, VinFast appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Orange County Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 1st. They spoke about the national recognition of Juneteenth as a federal holiday and an opportunity to celebrate progress. Additionally, they discussed the upcoming Orange County Juneteenth celebrations happening in Hillsborough on June 12th.  The post Conversations We Need to Have: Paul Slack on Juneteenth in Orange County appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Rev. Andrew Taylor Troutman of Chapel of the Pines Presbyterian Church in Chatham County joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 2. He discussed the church's campaign to abolish $1.8 million of medical debt in Chatham County. Community members can help support the campaign at this link. The post On Air Today: Andrew Taylor Troutman of “Little Big Moments” on Abolishing Medical Debt appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chatham County Overdose Prevention Coordinator Amanda McNamara from the Chatham County Public Health Department spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey. She reviewed the federal opioid settlement and discussed how Chatham County is using their funds to support community health and mitigate the effects of the overdose epidemic. She also outlined some specific county programs, and more. The post On Air Today: Chatham County Overdose Prevention Coordinator Amanda McNamara Discussing Federal Opioid Settlement appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Former Pittsboro Mayor, real estate developer, and "On the Porch" host Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 26. He discussed trends in real estate across Chatham and Orange Counties. He also discussed the latest budget news from Chatham County, some recent controversies in the county, and more. The post Chatham County Roundup: Randy Voller of “On The Porch” appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chatham County Public Health Department Environmental Health Director James Tiger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 22. He discussed heat awareness week, helping residents prepare and understand the health risks that come with extreme temperatures. He also discussed some institutional resources the county offers to help folks stay safe during the hottest part of the year, and more. The post On Air Today: Heat Awareness Week with Chatham County Environmental Health Director James Tiger appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Town of Chapel Hill Fire Inspector Mike Miller, Community Sustainability Manager John Richardson, and Community Safety Public Information Officer Kanen Lawson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 21. They discussed Heat Awareness Week, highlighting actions that individuals can take to prepare for the heat, as well as systems the town government has in place to help mitigate the effects of extreme heat, and more. The post Climate Thursday: Town of Chapel Hill’s Mike Miller, John Richardson, and Kanen Lawson appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party Anderson Clayton joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, May 20. The post Anderson Clayton on N.C. Democratic Party’s General Election Preparation — On Air Today (May 20, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 20, discussing county news and events. She recapped the county's recent budget budget recommendation, with specific discussion of school funding. She also previewed an upcoming budget meeting in Siler City. She also discussed the county's decision to keep the Fearrington Preserve conversation going through July to continue to get community feedback. She discussed opposition to a proposed pipeline, and more. The post Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard on Budget, Pipeline, and Fearrington Preserve appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Alison Friedman of Carolina Performing Arts, joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, May 19 to bring details of a new festival. The post Alison Friedman on Carolina Performing Arts’ New Festival — On Air Today (May 19, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 18. He discussed the upcoming public hearing on the decision surrounding possible closure of one of the district's elementary schools. He shared that due to public interest, the meeting has been moved to Smith Middle School from the Lincoln Center. The meeting will still be on Thursday, May 21. He also talked about graduation and other important end-of-year events. The post Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks on Public Hearing, Graduation, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Co-Chairs of CHCCS Project Graduation, Aylin McGowan of Carrboro High School, Natalie Fitzhugh from Chapel Hill High School, and Ellie Zerden of East Chapel Hill High School spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 18. They discussed the purpose and history of Project Graduation, what they expect at this year's event, what motivated them to get involved, and more. They also shared this year's fundraising goal, which they are still 20k away from. The post On Air Today: Co-Chairs of CHCCS Project Graduation – Aylin McGowan, Natalie Fitzhugh, and Ellie Zerden appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, May 15 about commencement and academics for modern college athletes. The post Commencement Weekend and How Academics Still Matter for College Athletes – Stroman on Sports (May 15, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 7, discussing town news and events. She talked about the recent budget presentation from town manager Ted Voorhees. She talked about there being no tax increase, and highlighted some key areas where there may be funding increases. She also previewed that the town would be providing more feedback opportunities, and more. She also discussed commencement weekend in Chapel Hill. The post Chapel Hill: Budget Priorities, Timelines, and Feedback appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Inside Climate News North Carolina Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 30. She discussed some of her recent reporting, which includes analysis of tax break's received by data mining facilities, including Duke Energy. She also discussed some upcoming reporting on a pipeline being planned across Chatham County, and more. The post Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 30, discussing town news and events. She outlined the public hearing on possibly reducing the size of the council and expanding the mayor's term. After much pushback from the public, the town council voted to close the issue. She discussed an update on the Southern Area Plan, mentioned a few proclamations, previewed some upcoming events, and more. The post Chapel Hill: No Change to Town Charter, Southern Area Planning, Upcoming Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Education Manager at Carolina Farm Stewardship Association Mary Beth Miller spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 15. She discussed the upcoming Piedmont Farm Tour  which is Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26. She discussed the history of the event, some of the participating farms, and what folks who go on the tour can expect. She also talked about the value of such an event, and more. The post On Air Today: Piedmont Farm Tour With Mary Beth Miller appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Aria Allen of Economics With Aria spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 13, discussing the most recent episode of her show. On this episode she tackles affordable housing in our community. She discusses what's covered in the episode, the process of putting it together, what comes next for the series, and more. The post On Air Today: Aria Allen of Economics With Aria appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Town of Chapel Hill Business Vitality Manager Sarah Potter joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, Apr. 10. The post Sarah Potter on Chapel Hill’s Business Preparation on Banana Ball — On Air Today (Apr. 10, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Glenn Boothe of AndMoreAgain Presents spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 10. He talked about recent shows in the community, including the Big Star Orchestra. They talked about Big Star's legacy and how they each learned about the band. They also talked about upcoming shows on the AndMoreAgain Presents lineup, and more. The post On Air Today: Glenn Boothe of Andmoreagain Presents appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Moorefields Executive Director Cecily Nisbet and Colonial Inn General Manager Kaity Farthing spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 9, discussing upcoming events in Hillsborough. Nisbet discussed the history of Moorefields, the upcoming Hillsborough Jazz Festival, and other events at Moorefield's. Farthing discussed her experience in Hillsborough so far, the revamped menu at Spencer's Tavern, and more. The post On Air Today: Hillsborough Jazz Festival at Moorefields and A New Menu at Colonial Inn appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 9, discussing town news and events. She gave a recap of the most recent meeting of the Chapel Hill Town Council, which saw updates on economic development, the Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite, and more. She also talked about a busy weekend coming up in Chapel Hill, which includes two sold out "Banana Ball" games at Keenan Stadium, the UNC Science Expo, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Banana Ball, Science Expo, Lumo appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Community Engagement Manager Erik MacIntosh spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 7. He discussed this weekend's UNC Science expo, which will be at the Morehead Planetarium this Saturday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. -- a signature events of the North Carolina Science Festival. Learn more at MoreheadPlanetarium.com. The post On Air Today: Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Community Engagement Manager Erik MacIntosh appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 7 discussing town news and events. He talked about the upcoming July 4 celebration for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. He also discussed sign ups for an upcoming Police Academy from the town of Hillsborough. He also previewed the upcoming meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, and more. The post Hillsborough: America 250 Celebration, Police Academy, Upcoming Board Meeting appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

North Carolina Sports Network's David Glenn spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 6. He discussed the recently reported hiring of Michael Malone as the new coach of UNC Men's Basketball. He discussed the pedigree and reputation Malone has accrued in his decades long tenure as an NBA Coach. He also talked about the challenges facing a first time college coach, the importance of understanding the lore of Tar Heel basketball, and more. The post On Air Today: North Carolina Sports Network’s David Glenn on UNC Coaching Hire appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Executive Director of EmPOWERMent Inc. Delores Bailey joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, Apr. 2. The post Delores Bailey on the P.E.A.C.H Apartments (Finally!) Welcoming Residents — On Air Today (Apr. 2, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell in-studio on Thursday, Apr. 2. Her visit comes right on the heels of the Town of Chapel Hill announcing it will be switching up its Fourth of July celebration for the first time in six years, and she shares more details about […] The post Chapel Hill: A New July 4th Tradition and An Affordable Housing Groundbreaking — (Apr. 2, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Rep. Robert Reives chats with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, Apr. 1 ahead of the General Assembly's short session beginning. The post Replacing Sen. Meyer, Preparing for Healthcare Fight and Returning to Short Session — Robert’s Rules (Apr. 1, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Jonathon Smith — the executive director and food security agent for Orange County's Cooperative Extension — speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell The post Jonathon Smith on Orange County’s 2026 Food System Assessment — On Air Today (Apr. 1, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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. The post On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, Mar. 27. The post Carrboro: Trans Visibility Day, Small Ways to Recognize Climate Action and A Bikeway Cleanup (Mar. 27, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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. The post On Air Today: Comedian and Kids in the Hall Member Kevin McDonald appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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. The post Chapel Hill: Council Meeting Recap, Leaf Collection Update, Mayor’s Office Intern appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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. The post On Air Today: Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley on the UNC Basketball Coaching Search appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Project Graduation student co-chairs Ellie Zerden, Aylin McGowan and Natalie Fitzhugh share details of this year's party with 97.9 The Hill. The post Preparation for Project Graduation 2026 is Underway! — On Air Today (Mar. 24, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, Mar 24. The post Hillsborough: Stormwater Success, An Unusual Legal Settlement and Zwanze Day (Mar. 24, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.