Reactions to LeBron Joining the Sixers and the First Half of the WNBA Season – Stroman On Sports (July 24, 2026)

Reactions to LeBron Joining the Sixers and the First Half of the WNBA Season – Stroman On Sports (July 24, 2026)

97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell react to the giant NBA news from Friday, July 24: LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. As a native Philadelphian, Stroman shares her thoughts on what James’ choice means for the city, its economy and the team’s roster itself. And with the WNBA reaching its All-Star break, Stroman and McConnell discuss how the 30th season of the league has been co-opted by negative off-court issues, ranging from harassment of players, congressional Republicans’ defense of Caitlin Clark, and reported issues continuing between players and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. [https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/49436321/wnba-2026-cathy-engelbert-commissioner-future-all-star-break] [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/08/29100159/Stroman-on-Sports-OD-Button.jpg] Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a consulting professor for UNC and Virginia, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about headlines from the world of sports. Covering both local and national stories, Stroman specializes in connecting the on-field product to the impact of sports on business, culture and society. Listen to their past conversations on Chapelboro [https://chapelboro.com/category/the-aaron-keck-show/stroman-on-sports], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6m6Ky1m2gQYhNI8Rhi3Phz?si=zBKJ-9bwRbyKrQkYwn3nwg] and wherever you get your podcasts. Listen: The post Reactions to LeBron Joining the Sixers and the First Half of the WNBA Season – Stroman On Sports (July 24, 2026) [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/stroman-on-sports/reactions-to-lebron-joining-the-sixers-and-the-first-half-of-the-wnba-season-stroman-on-sports-july-24-2026] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

On Air Today: Tami Schwerin of The Plant in Pittsboro

Co-Founder and Matriarch of The Plant in Pittsboro, Tami Schwerin joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 24, discussing upcoming events. She talked about this weekend’s Just Peachy Festival which includes a cobbler competition, live music, and more. She also talked about other upcoming events, some Pittsboro news that affects The Plant, and more. [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/06/01105241/OOn-Air-Today-OD-Button-copy-1.jpg] ---------------------------------------- On Air Today features interviews and 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. Here past interviews on-demand on Chapelboro [https://chapelboro.com/category/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/on-air-today-news-on-the-hill], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5KkxlC7JN0cNVKny6SyY3X], and wherever you get your podcasts. Listen: The post On Air Today: Tami Schwerin of The Plant in Pittsboro [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/on-air-today-news-on-the-hill/on-air-today-tami-schwerin-of-the-plant-in-pittsboro] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 23. She discussed some of her current reporting, which includes a Durham based energy company charged with fraud, a Zebulon company mishandling hazardous waste, and more. You can find more of Lisa Sorg’s reporting at Inside Climate News [https://insideclimatenews.org/profile/lisa-sorg/]. ---------------------------------------- [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/08/29100203/Climate-Thursdays-OD-Button.jpg] 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 our past Climate Thursday conversations here. [https://chapelboro.com/category/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/climate-thursdays] The post Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/climate-thursdays/climate-thursday-inside-climate-news-reporter-lisa-sorg-11] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

Chapel Hill: Weather Update, LUMO Draft Availability, Public Info Session

[https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/28115349/CWTM-button-2026.png]https://chapelboro.com/category/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/conversations-with-the-mayors Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 23, discussing town news and events. She discussed the recent inclement weather, and discussed preparedness for future inclement weather as we get further into hurricane season. She also talked about the Land Use Management Ordinance re-write, and the opportunities for public feedback on that draft document. She previewed an upcoming public information session, National Night Out, and more. [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/15171110/jess-anderson-2025-candidate-headshot-square.jpeg]https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/15171110/jess-anderson-2025-candidate-headshot-square.jpeg Mayor Jess Anderson of Chapel Hill. ---------------------------------------- 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 Jean Hamilton; 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 [https://chapelboro.com/conversations-with-the-mayors-2]. The post Chapel Hill: Weather Update, LUMO Draft Availability, Public Info Session [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/conversations-with-the-mayors/chapel-hill-weather-update-lumo-draft-availability-public-info-session] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard on the National Association of County Commissioners

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 22, discussing county news and events. She recapped her time at the National Association of County Commissioners (NACo) in Louisiana earlier this week. She discussed major takeaways, recurring themes for counites, and what she feels Chatham doing well based on interactions at the conference. She also talked about upcoming county events and more. [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20135554/RRH_1.0-Larger.png]https://chapelboro.com/chatham-county-roundup 97.9 The Hill’s broadcast of the Chatham County Roundup is sponsored by Chatham County’s own Rocky River Hemp [https://rockyriverhemp.com/], your local source for regeneratively grown hemp CBD and THC products like oils, salves, gummies, seltzers, facial serums and dog treats. ---------------------------------------- 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 [https://chapelboro.com/chatham-county-roundup]. The post Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard on the National Association of County Commissioners [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/chatham-county-roundup-town-square/chatham-county-roundup-commissioner-karen-howard-on-the-national-association-of-county-commissioners] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].