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On Air Today: Carrboro Native and Participant in Journey of Hope 2025 John O’Grady

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 20, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

Chapel Hill native and Participant in Journey of Hope 2025 John O’Grady spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 20. He discussed his upcoming participation in Journey of Hope 2025. Participants raise awareness and funds to support people living with disabilities. He discussed how he learned about the event, what made it appealing to him, and how the journey will work. He also talked about how people can donate to support the Journey and help raise awareness for people with disabilities. Learn how to donate here.

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The 5:00 News: Carrboro Downtown Area Plan, State Budget, PFAS Regulations Rescinded

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 20, 2025 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear more details on the Downtown Area Plan discussion in Carrboro; State Senator Graig Meyer talks state budget; Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg discusses rescinded PFAS regulations, and more. In sports, the ACC Baseball Tournament gets underway with UNC scheduled to play on Friday, Hubert Davis joins the Team USA staff, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioners Karen Howard on Budget and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 20, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 20, discussing county news and events. She discussed the County Manager Bryan Thompson’s proposed budget for the next year. That discussion includes the adjusted tax rate, schools funding, funding of non-profit organizations in the community, and more. She also discussed other feedback received from the community, upcoming events, and more.

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Hillsborough: Budget Highlights and Timeline, Remembering Horace Johnson

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 20, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 20, discussing town news and events. He discussed Town Manager Eric Peterson’s budget proposal for the next fiscal year, which the board received in the middle of last week. He discussed the key takeaways, including a tax hike, and talked about the timeline for a vote. He also remembered former Mayor Horace Johnson, who was the town’s first Black mayor, and served for decades in local government, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Pedestrian Fatality in Pittsboro, Human Remains Discovered in Orange County

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 19, 2025 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a pedestrian struck and killed by a vehicle in Pittsboro; a dog walker in Orange County discovers human remains; Orange High School’s Principal wins a statewide honor; we check the local government meeting schedule; Carolina Connection chimes in on the job market for grads, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels close the regular season with a big series win; The Women’s Tennis team falls in the final four; the Women’s Lacrosse team gears up for the final four, and more.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Looks at the Week in Sports

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 19, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and stg-chapelborocom-staging.kinsta.cloud Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 19. They discussed the weekend in sports action, including a massive series win for the Diamond Heels on the road at Florida State. They also talked about the Women’s Lacrosse Team’s trip to the final four in Boston this weekend. They discussed a tough end to the women’s tennis season in spite of a trip to the final four. They also looked ahead at the week’s upcoming highlights, and more.

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On Air Today: Jesus Avendano of Gonzalez Painters and Contractors and Ellen Shannon of Triangle Media Partners

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 16, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

Gonzalez Painters and Contractors Integrator Jesus Avendano and Past President of Triangle Media Partners Ellen Shannon spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 17. They discussed Triangle Media Partners 2025 Women of Achievement. They talked about the history of the event, this year’s event, why it is important for Gonzalez Painters and Contractors to support the 2025 Women of Achievement, and more.

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What’s Tending: The Celebrity Commencement Speaker

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 16, 2025 | What's Trending with Victor Lewis

Trending today: Andrew and Michael fill in for Aaron and Victor, discussing the May phenomenon of the celebrity commencement speaker. The discuss UNC’s Mia Hamm delivering the speech this year, as well as Andrew skipping John Mellencamp at his own commencement, and more.

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The Morning News: Pittsboro Budget, Measles Symposium, Manning Drive Closure

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 16, 2025 | 6:00 News

Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with today’s news, including no tax hike for Pittsboro’s budget. We hear about an upcoming public symposium on measles being hosted by Orange County; a big contribution to the Jackson Center from the United Church of Chapel Hill, an weekend closure of Manning Drive right at the Emergency Department entrance, and more. In sports, both UNC Women’s Tennis and Women’s Lacrosse earn NCAA final four bids, the Diamond Heels ride a complete game from Jake Knapp for a big win, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter for North Carolina, Lisa Sorg

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 15, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

Inside Climate News North Carolina Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 15. She discussed the recent decision by the EPA to roll back previously updated recommendations on so-called “forever chemicals.” She also discussed her recent reporting for Inside Climate News, which includes an emboldened NC General Assembly looking to cut environmental justice and clean energy jobs programs. She also discussed other recent reporting and more.

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