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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 16, 2024 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 16. She discussed highlights from the recent board of commissioners meeting, and the upcoming retirement of County Manager Dan LaMontagne. She also discussed the latest VinFast delay and what that might mean for Chatham County, and more.

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Hillsborough: Mayor Mark Bell on Affordable Housing Workshop

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 16, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 17. He discussed Monday night’s Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting on affordable housing. The meeting included presentations on housing from multiple community partners. He described how this is the first of a series of meetings the board will hold in order to better address housing needs in the community, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 15, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Chapelboro.com and 97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 15. He discussed the MLB draft, which saw star centerfielder Vance Honeycutt selected in the first round by Baltimore. He also talked about Tar Heel-affiliated athletes who will be competing in the Olympics later this month, took a sneak preview of the upcoming season for the UNC football team, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Honeycutt Drafted,Contamination in Community Center Park, Hillsborough Housing

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 15, 2024 | 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 contaminated soil leading the closing of part of Chapel Hill Community Center Park. We also hear the latest on Hillsborough’s plans on affordable housing, Pittsboro protecting their downtown, a crime update from Mebane, and more. In sports, the Major League Baseball draft is underway, and Diamond Heels Vance Honeycutt and Casey Cooke have been selected. We also learn of a new NIL collective for UNC, and more.

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Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Board Chair George Griffin and Vice Chair Riza Jenkins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 15, 2024 | Speaking of Schools

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education Chair George Griffin, Vice Chair Riza Jenkins, and Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks all joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 15. They discussed the latest on the long-term facilities plan, the agenda for Thursday’s board meeting, the rational behind reinstating student admission charges for school athletic events, and more. Andy Jenks talked about some upcoming district events and more.

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The 5:00 News – Arrest in Carrboro Shooting, Jordan Lake Drowning, South Churton Future

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 3, 2024 | 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 an arrest in a shooting death in Carrboro. We learn of a drowning Tuesday evening at Jordan Lake. We hear a story on the possible future of South Churton Street in Hillsborough, an update on July 4th activities in the community, and more. In sports, the baseball transfer portal is open, Vance Honeycutt gets more awards, and more.

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On Air Today: Dr. Sonyia Richardson and Vickie Feaster-Fornville On BIPOC Mental Health Awareness

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 3, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Dr. Sonyia Richardson from UNC Chapel Hill School of Social Work and Vick Feaster-Fornville from Orange County DSS spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 3. They discussed July as Nation BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month. They discussed Bebe Moore Campbell and her role in getting this month designated. They also discussed ways in which mental health challenges affect BIPOC communities, resources available to folks in the community, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Mebane Chooses Truck Depot, 828 MLK Brownfields Agreement, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 2, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the Mebane City Council’s decision on the future of the Buckhorn Flea Market. We also learn more about the Brownfields Agreement draft for Chapel Hill’s 828 MLK Jr. Blvd. site. We also hear from Inside Climate News reporter Lisa Sorg on the historic water tower in Bynum. Durham will be looking for a new City Manager, we update state news, and more. In sports, two tar heel football players earn pre-season All-American honors, and Deb Stroman weighs in on the current state of the center position in the NBA, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 2, 2024 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 2. She discussed the recent attempted restoration of the Bynum water tower and the subsequent discovery of lead in the Bynum Community Garden. She also talked about the latest on the VinFast and Wolf Speed developments in Chatham County. She discussed potential summer activities in Chatham County, and more.

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Hillsborough: Nomad Takes Hot Tin Roof Space, Summer Activities in Hillsborough, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 2, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 2. He discussed some recent business news, including the owners of downtown restaurant Nomad taking over the space formerly occupied by Hot Tin Roof. He also discussed summer activity possibilities in Hillsborough, and more.

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