Andrew Stuckey, Author at Chapelboro.com

Hillsborough: Affordable Housing, Revamped Website, Operation Cooldown

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 25, 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, June 25. He discussed the town’s commitment to affordable housing, with a special meeting of the town commissioners being called for next month. He also talked about the town’s “Operation: Cooldown” initiative as we get deeper into summer. He also talked about the town’s revamped website, upcoming events, and more.

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On Air Today: Orange County Division Chief of Emergency Management Sarah Pickard and Emergency Management Planner Hanna Tuckman

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 24, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Orange County Division Chief of Emergency Management Sarah Pickard and Orange County Emergency Management Planner Hanna Tuckman spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 24. They discussed the current heat spell, and what residents should be doing to keep themselves safe. They also discussed the larger, long-range planning for sustained heat seasons going forward, and how this is part of a cycle of more extreme weather events that will constitute the need for emergency management. They also discussed what resources are available from the county to help keep people safe during extreme heat events.

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The 5:00 News – Government Meetings, Early Voting Announced, The Pit Reimagined

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 24, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we check the local government meeting schedule for the week. We also learn the early voting dates and sites in Orange County. We hear from UNC’s Lloyd Kramer ahead of his retirement, and we hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on what the town council has achieved in the first half of the year. In sports, several Tar Heel athletes earn All-ACC Academic honors, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 24, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 24. They discussed different weekend activities, and some highlights from @wchlchapelboro social media feeds from the week. These included UNC Baseball’s Vance Honeycutt winning awards, news of CommunityWorx possible foreclosure, and more.

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Stroman On Sports: NBA Finals, Redick and The Lakers, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 21, 2024 | Stroman On Sports

University of Virginia and University of North Carolina staff member Deb Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 21. She discussed the outcome of the NBA Finals, the Lakers hire of J.J. Redick as their head coach, and more.

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Carrboro: Budget Passed, Juneteenth, Parking Deferred to September

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 21, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 21. She discussed the passage of the town’s budget and what she sees as the highlights of the budget. She also talked about the council’s decision to defer their discussion of charging for downtown parking until their September meeting. She recounted the town’s Juneteenth celebration, and more.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Recaps The UNC Baseball Season

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 21, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill’s Michael Koh joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 21. He talked about his recent trip to Omaha to cover the UNC baseball team in the Men’s College World Series. He also recapped the Diamond Heels season in general, including an appreciation of Vance Honeycutt, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard on County Budget

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 20, 2024 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 20. She discussed this week’s passage of the Chatham County budget, which included a 15 percent water rate increase, and a four cent property tax increase. She discussed highlights of the budget, and also previewed upcoming events in the community and more.

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The 5:00 News – Estes Ribbon Cutting, Passing Budgets, Diamond Heels Season Ends

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 20, 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 a story on the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopen of Estes Drive in Chapel Hill. We also hear the latest from local governments on budget passage, a former women’s basketball coach leads an rally against trans-gender athletes participation in women’s sports, and news of an ABC license pulled from a local grocery co-op. In sports, the Diamond Heels season comes to an end in Omaha, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub Ashley Ward

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 20, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 20. She discussed her recent activities as heat season kicks into full gear. She outlined some recent policy conversations around heat, and also talked about North Carolina counties having access to Heat Action Plan templates, and more. She also discussed the impact last heat season had on people’s perception of this year, and more.

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