Banghart: UNC Women’s Basketball Enters Season With Enhanced Roster
The addition of Kate Harping is just one of the reasons Courtney Barnhart feels this UNC roster gives her team options it hasn’t had before.
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On Air Today: Talking Chapel Hill Biscuit Festival with SECU Family House Executive Director Kelly Thompson
Executive Director of SECU Family House Kelly Thompson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 20. She discussed the upcoming Chapel Hill Biscuit Festival on October 24-25. She talked about the origin of the Chef’s Tasting Event on Sunday, which is the brainchild of acclaimed local chef Spring Council. She also outlined the role SECU Family House plays in the community, and the importance of supporting that work.
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Read MoreThe Evening News: Trial Update, Chatham Park South Village, Michael Malone
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we get a recap of the prosecutions case in the Hedgepeth murder trial, which will resume after taking today off. We also hear more on the plans for Chatham Park’s South Village. We also get an update of our local government meeting schedule, and more. In sports, UNC Men’s Basketball Head Coach Michael Malone addresses the rebounding discrepancy in their exhibition loss to Indiana over the weekend, and more.
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Read MoreChatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard on Legislative Priorities, and More
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 20, discussing county news and events. She spoke about a recent conference of state county commissioners to set legislative priorities and how that process works. She also talked about recent meetings of the County Commissioners, which included budget discussions, and more.
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Read MoreHillsborough: ICE Detention for Local Resident, Police Summit, Early Voting
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 20, discussing town news and events. He revisited the ongoing detention of Isaac Gallegos by ICE, and his decision to release an official statement calling for Gallegos release. He also recapped a recent Police Summit held by the Hillsborough Police Department in order to communicate with the community and more. He also discussed the early voting period, which continues in Hillsborough and the rest of the community, and more.
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Read MoreClimate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg
Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 15. She updated a story of corporate espionage she has been following concerning asphalt companies in Forsyth County. She discussed an EPA lawsuit that 20 states including Nort Carolina have signed onto, and more.
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Read MoreChapel Hill: Metro Mayors Recap, Parks and Rec Master Plan, Community Recognition
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October, 15. She recapped her time with the Metro Mayor’s Coalition in Asheville last week. She also recounted the most recent Chapel Hill Town Council Meeting which included an update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and more. She also recognized Karen Michael, this year’s recipient of the W. Cal Horton Service Award, and more.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Carrboro Poet Laureate Dr. Amanda Bennett on West End Poetry Festival
Carrboro Poet Laureate Dr. Amanda Bennett spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 15. She discussed the upcoming West End Poetry Festival, which runs this weekend from October 15-17. She recounted the planning of this year’s festival, which included establishing a theme that most of the performances fall under. She also explained the various events, previewed some highlights she’s looking forward to, and more.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: UNC Women’s Head Basketball Coach Courtney Banghart
UNC Women’s Basketball Head Coach Courtney Banghart spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 14. She previewed the upcoming season for the women’s team, highlighting some roster additions, including one of the top freshman in the country in Kate Harpring. She discussed the storylines going into to the season, including the environment at Carmichael Arena being a contributing factor to elite players wanting to come to UNC. She talked about the program’s ability to retain players, some recent big wins on the recruiting trail, and more.
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Read MoreOrange County: Chair of the Commissioners Jean Hamilton and State Senator Jonah Garson
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton and State Senator Jonah Garson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 14. In this extended conversation, they discussed a proposed constitutional amendment that would cap the income tax rate at 3.5% in the state. They talked about the potential implications of this for local and state governments to fund mandatory services for citizens, and more.
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