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

World Cup Finals, Future of US Soccer, Impact of the Tournament – Stroman On Sports (July 17, 2026)

97.9 The Hill’s Dr. Deborah Stroman and Andrew Stuckey chat on Friday, July 17. They discussed the US hosting of the World Cup, the upcoming final match between Argentina and Spain. She also talked about the impact of the tournament being held in the United States, as well as the future of USA soccer and what it will take for the to be competitive again, and more. ---------------------------------------- [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 World Cup Finals, Future of US Soccer, Impact of the Tournament – Stroman On Sports (July 17, 2026) [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/stroman-on-sports/world-cup-finals-future-of-us-soccer-impact-of-the-tournament-stroman-on-sports-july-17-2026] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

Carrboro: Rail to Trail Feasibility, Summer Meals for Kids, Summer Weather

[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 Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 17, discussing town news and events. She discussed a new feasibility study, which includes several opportunities for public feedback. She also highlighted a CHCCS program providing meals for kids over the summer, looked at some other summer events, and more. [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/08120837/Barbara_Foushee_Campaign_2025-FI-scaled.jpg]https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/08120837/Barbara_Foushee_Campaign_2025-FI-scaled.jpg Mayor Barbara Foushee of Carrboro. ---------------------------------------- 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 Carrboro: Rail to Trail Feasibility, Summer Meals for Kids, Summer Weather [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/conversations-with-the-mayors/carrboro-rail-to-trail-feasibility-summer-meals-for-kids-summer-weather] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

On Air Today: Glenn Boothe of Andmoreagain Presents Talks Concert Promotion

[https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/17160312/Andmoreagain-Presents.jpg]https://www.andmoreagainpresents.com/#/events   Glenn Boothe of Andmoreagain Presents joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 17. He discussed recent concerts he’s attended, and looked ahead to some he’s looking forward to. He also discussed a recent trip to Minneapolis for a conference of independent concert promoters and venue owners, 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: Glenn Boothe of Andmoreagain Presents Talks Concert Promotion [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/on-air-today-news-on-the-hill/on-air-today-glenn-boothe-of-andmoreagainpresents-talks-concert-promotion] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

On Air Today: Summertime events in Hillsborough with Paynter Law

[https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/06/01105241/OOn-Air-Today-OD-Button-copy-1.jpg] ---------------------------------------- Paynter Law [https://www.paynterlaw.com/] lead attorney Stuart Paynter and Firm Manager Ella Feathers spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 16.  They discussed ongoing events they are participating in this Summer including Cars, Coffee, and Counsel in Morrisville and Greensboro, and Last Friday Art Walks in Hillsborough.  They also discussed the importance of road safety awareness in the Summertime and around the holidays, and the upcoming River Park Concert happening in Hillsborough in October. [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/17103447/IMG_5388-scaled.jpeg]https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/17103447/IMG_5388-scaled.jpeg Listen:  ---------------------------------------- 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. The post On Air Today: Summertime events in Hillsborough with Paynter Law [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/on-air-today-news-on-the-hill/summertime-events-in-hillsborough-with-paynter-law] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

Chapel Hill: The Land Use Management Ordinance Rewrite Draft Goes Live

[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 16. She discussed the release of the town’s long-awaited rewrite of the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO). She outlined the key tenets of the current document, and also recounted the history of the document and the reason for the rewrite. She previewed some community outreach on the document and talked about the timeline going forward. She also previewed some upcoming events 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: The Land Use Management Ordinance Rewrite Draft Goes Live [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/conversations-with-the-mayors/chapel-hill-the-land-use-management-ordinance-rewrite-goes-live] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].