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The 5:00 News – UNC Protest Policy, Chatham County...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/02/27

97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of new policies from the UNC Board of Governors on campus protests. We hear a story on a domestic violence shelter being planned in Chatham County. We hear about public art coming to Pittboro, and more. In sports, the women's basketball team faces off against Duke at Cameron Indoor tonight, and more.The post The 5:00 News – UNC Protest Policy, Chatham County Domestic Violence Shelter, WBB vs

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11:01

Chapel Hill: Council Retreat, University Place, New...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/02/27

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 27. She discussed the Council's recent retreat, and the agenda for their upcoming meeting. She also talked about the Chapel Hill Police Department's upcoming move to Millhouse Road. She also discussed developments at University Place, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Council Retreat, University Place, New Police Station appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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7:20

History Matters: Boston Can Have The Sun

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2025/02/27

This week in history, the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge launches North Carolina into the center of the American Revolution.The post History Matters: Boston Can Have The Sun appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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4:46

What’s Trending: The Whole Bunch of Bananas

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2025/02/27

Trending today: a study finds that more people will buy stray bananas if they're accompanied by a picture of a banana with a sad face. The post What’s Trending: The Whole Bunch of Bananas appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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9:22

The Morning News: Chatham Domestic Violence Shelter,...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/02/27

In today's news: a Chatham County nonprofit wants to build a domestic violence shelter, and UNC women's basketball gears up for Duke. The post The Morning News: Chatham Domestic Violence Shelter, Carolina-Duke Women’s Basketball appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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10:55

Chatham County Roundup: Tia Brown and Amanda McNamara...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/02/26

On this edition of the Chatham County Roundup, Andrew is joined by the Chatham County Public Health Department to discuss substance abuse in the county. Tia Brown, Youth Health and Tobacco Initiatives Lead, and Amanda McNamara, Opioid Overdose Prevention Coordinator joined News on The Hill on Thursday, February 27. They discussed recent efforts to reduce substance abuse in the county, resources available to residents, and more. The post Chatham County Roundup: Tia Brown and Amanda McNamara from

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14:00

Orange County: Property Revaluation, Tax Hikes,...

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2025/02/26

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 26. She discussed the recent commissioners meeting, which included a discussion of the upcoming property revaluation, which expects to show hefty hikes in property tax. She explained the process, what people can do if they think their revaluation is wrong, and more. She also discussed the process for oversight for the school bond money for building new facilities in both of the

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11:49

On Air Today: The Radio Voice of UNC Women’s...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/02/26

The voice of UNC Women's Basketball, Matt Krause spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 26. He discussed the team's recent success including their rising in the national rankings to #8. He also talked about what to expect from Thursday's matchup against #16 Duke. He talked about the team's identity as the only remaining Division 1 Women's Basketball team without a road loss, and more.The post On Air Today: The Radio Voice of UNC Women’s Basketball Matt Krause appeared

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10:30

Talking Culture: ‘Don’t Ask the Blind Guy for...

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2025/02/26

Aaron is joined by Ablr co-founder and CEO John Samuel, author of a memoir called "Don't Ask the Blind Guy for Directions." The post Talking Culture: ‘Don’t Ask the Blind Guy for Directions’ with John Samuel appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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6:15

What’s Trending: Tennessee Rainwater

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/02/26

Trending today: a lineup of college basketball's craziest names, including the dad joke to end all dad jokes. The post What’s Trending: Tennessee Rainwater appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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11:56

On Air Today: David Glenn on UNC Men’s Basketball’s...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/02/25

David Glenn, host on the North Carolina Sports Network and "Holding Court" columnist, chats with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, Feb. 25.The post On Air Today: David Glenn on UNC Men’s Basketball’s General Manager and Hubert Davis’ Extension appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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15:42

The 5:00 News: UNC Men’s Basketball Hires GM, Extends...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/02/25

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, Feb. 25 and shares the latest local news. The post The 5:00 News: UNC Men’s Basketball Hires GM, Extends Davis; Cancer Researchers Share Funding Concerns appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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10:40

Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/02/25

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Ahead of a presentation by Chatham Park to the county commissioners, Shipp shares some of the latest updates from the large-scale development and some of the land-use strategies the town is discussing with the developers within their massive project. […] The post Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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11:39

Hillsborough: America 250 Preparation, Entering...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/02/25

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, Feb. 25. He details a brief town commissioner work session from Monday night, which primarily consisted of brainstorming ideas for how the local government will celebrate the country’s 250th founding over the next year. Bell also previews the board’s upcoming […] The post Hillsborough: America 250 Preparation, Entering Budget Season and A Creek Workshop appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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10:40

The Morning News: Chilling Effect on Research at UNC,...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/02/25

97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck, and presents the morning news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on how new policies from the Trump administration have put a chill research funding at UNC. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on the opening of the Drakeford Library Complex. In sports, UNC Men's Basketball made it four in a row with a road win at Florida State, and moreThe post The Morning News: Chilling Effect on Research at UNC, Basketball Winning

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12:37

The 5:00 News: Missing Woman Found, Greenways in...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/02/24

In today's news: Chapel Hill police locate a woman who's been missing for weeks, and UNC basketball preps for Florida State. The post The 5:00 News: Missing Woman Found, Greenways in Chapel Hill, UNC-Florida State Preview appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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9:12

What We’re Thinking: Will The House Flip Next Year?

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/02/24

This week Tom talks with Andrew Stuckey, filling in for Aaron Keck. Tom discusses recent polls from Iowa and Pennsylvania that show incumbent republicans in deep holes already. He discusses historical cycles in electoral politics, why it might be good to regulate your political news intake, and more. The post What We’re Thinking: Will The House Flip Next Year? appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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49:48

On the Porch: A Conversation with Dr. Jennifer Platt

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/02/23

This Week: Dr. Jennifer Platt has three decades of public health leadership practice in policy and program development, implementation. She specializes in using systems thinking approaches to solve complex problems. Dr. Platt runs TickWarriors, LLC, specializing in eco-friendly pest control and their sister nonprofit Tick-borne Conditions United (TBCU). TBCU strives to bridge the gaps between patients, emerging science, and healthcare provider education. The post On the Porch: A Conversation with

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41:17

February 22, 2025

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/02/22

Hillsborough’s popular author Jill McCorkle talks about her latest book of short stories, “Old Crimes and Other Stories.” The post February 22, 2025 appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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12:31

Stroman on Sports: NHL 4 Nations Face-Off, NBA...

Chapelboro.com ·

2025/02/21

UNC Faculty Member and sports business expert Deborah Stroman called in to chat with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, February 21. They discussed the success of the NHL's midseason 4 Nations Face-Off, including some of the geopolitics that surrounded the event. They also talked about the NBA All-Star weekend and some of the criticisms surrounding that event, and more. The post Stroman on Sports: NHL 4 Nations Face-Off, NBA All-Star Weekend, Politics in

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