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Speaking of Schools: Chatham County Schools Principal of the Year Lemondre Watson of Pittsboro Elementary School

Posted by | May 21, 2024 |

Pittsboro Elementary School Principal and Chatham County Schools Principal of the Year Lemondre Watson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 21. He discussed learning that he had been named Principal of the Year, some of his proudest accomplishments, some of his challenges, and more. He also confirmed that he does plan to return to Pittsboro Elementary School next year, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Orange County CARE Team, Bond Referendum, County Manager

Posted by | May 21, 2024 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we hear about the freshly minted Orange County CARE Team, which aims to provide a different type of response during emergency calls. We also hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on the upcoming bond referendum. Orange County Manager Bonnie Hammersley talks about her upcoming retirement, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels prepare for the ACC Tournament, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard on Budget and More

Posted by | May 21, 2024 |

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 21. She discussed the latest on the Chatham County budget, including funding for teacher supplements , and requests from the Sheriff’s office. We also hear the latest updates from the child protection and child fatality teams. She also gave an update on the county’s communication plan, and more.

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Hillsborough: Budget Update, Tree In Road, Treasure Tree

Posted by | May 21, 2024 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 21. He discussed Hillsborough’s proposed budget, which is now available for the public, as well as how residents can offer feedback. He also talked about a large tree blocking Lawrence Road yesterday, the designation of an Easter Cottonwood as a “Treasure Tree,” and more.

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The 5:00 News – Tree Closes Road, Crime Updates, County Health Assessment

Posted by | May 20, 2024 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn of a tree falling on a car and closing Lawrence Road in Hillsborough. We also get updates on several crime stories, including an arrest in a string of storage facility thefts from Hillsborough. He hear from the Orange County Community Health Assessment, a Media Hub story on A.I. and it’s affect on the workforce, and more. In sports, we hear the latest on the UNC Baseball team, and more.

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

Posted by | May 20, 2024 |

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 20. He discussed the conclusion of the UNC Baseball Team’s season, which culminated with a 14-6 win over Duke. He discussed the format and matchups of the ACC Baseball Tournament, as well as prospect for the NCAA Tournament. He also updated women’s golf and tennis, previewed the NCAA Championships for Men’s Golf, and more.

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On Air Today: Social Media Update With Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo

Posted by | May 20, 2024 |

Social Media Manager for @wchlChapelboro, H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 20. They discussed weekend activities, as well as the top social media moments for @wchlChapelboro this week. Those included continued feedback from the campus protests. Also included is ongoing coverage of UNC Diamond Heels Baseball. She also shared reaction to the Northern Lights being visible in our community last week, and more.

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The 5:00 News – UNC’s First Black Undergrad Dies, Block Schedules, Vance Honeycutt

Posted by | May 16, 2024 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on a possible schedule change coming to CHCCS high schools for the 2025-26 school year. We also learn about Heat Action Plan Toolkits available to North Carolina counties. And we learned that Ralph Frasier, one of the three first black undergraduate students at UNC, died at age 85 this month. In sports, we hear from Diamond Heels Head Coach Scott Forbes on the rare talent of Vance Honeycutt, and more.

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Climate Thursday: NC Newsline Environmental Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by | May 16, 2024 |

NC Newsline Environmental Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 16. She discussed some of her recent reporting for NC Newsline, including a story about the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce lobbying to have PFAS rules delayed. She also discussed a story about federal funding for replacing lead pipes. She previewed some of her upcoming reporting, and more.

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