Andrew Stuckey, Author at Chapelboro.com

Chapel Hill: Budget Updates, Bond Referendum, Pedestrian Safety

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

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 16. She discussed the latest on the town budget, including the plan to have a bond referendum on the ballot in November. She also talked about the latest communication around the LUMO re-write, the latest on the re-open date for westbound lanes of Estes Drive, some pedestrian safety measures being taken by the town, and more. She also previewed some upcoming community events.

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Orange County: Budget Update, CARE Team Launches, Community Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 15, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 15. She gave an update on the county budget, which will have its second and final public hearing coming up on May 30. She also previewed a budget work session the commissioners will hold tomorrow night. She also talked about the recently launched CARE program, which puts a social worker in Orange County’s 911 Center. She also talked about upcoming events, including the Orange County Shred-a-Thon and more.

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On Air Today: Park Fellow at UNC’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media, Daniel Johnson

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

UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media Parks Fellow Daniel Johnson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 15. Johnson’s work on a New York Times article overpressure blasting and the health effects for U.S. soldiers was recently named a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize. Johnson outlined his path to UNC’s Hussman School, and how he ended up reporting on overpressure blasting. He also discussed plans for his upcoming work, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Election Runoff, DEI Defunded at UNC, Budget Season

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 14, 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 about today’s runoff election. On campus, the Board of Trustees takes another step toward ending equity programs at UNC. In local government, budget conversations continue for our local municipalities. We hear a Carolina Connection story on Gen Z graduates entering the workforce, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels rise in the rankings but get rained out, men’s golf makes a push toward the National Championship but gets rained out, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Budget

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 14, 2024 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 14. He discussed the latest on the proposed town budget. He also shared the latest on the utilities merger with Tri-River Water. He also talked about upcoming events in the community and more.

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Hillsborough: Proposed Budget, Rate Increases, Skate Spot

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 14, 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, May 14. He discussed the proposed budget for the town, which was unveiled this week. The budget includes rate increases for stormwater and water and sewer, as well as a property tax increase. He also discussed the construction timeline of the Cate’s Creek Park Skate Spot, and more.

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 13, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Chapelboro.com and 97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 13. He discussed a big weekend sweep by the Diamond Heels heading into the last week of ACC play. He also discussed other UNC sports, including the season coming to an end for Women’s Lacrosse and Women’s Tennis, the men’s golf team hosting regional action, 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 | May 13, 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, May 13. They discussed their weekend activities for Mother’s Day, and H’aiasi shared the top three social media moments of the week for @wchlChapelboro social media. Those moments include Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts visit to 97.9 The Hill, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Lee Roberts on Protest Response, Rare Flower at NCBG, Saturday Commencement

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 10, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, we hear from UNC Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts on last week’s decision to seek the pro-Palestine protest encampment. We also hear from the North Carolina Botanical Garden on the rare blooming of the American Columbo. We hear the results of the one-every-four-years Orange County Health Assessment. We hear a Carolina Connection story on changing the day of commencement, and more. In sports, golf and track and field have post-season action, the Diamond Heels enter the home stretch of their season, and more.

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Climate Thursday: North Carolina Botanical Garden and the American Columbo

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 9, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

North Carolina Botanical Garden Habitat Gardens Curator Chris Liloia and Director of Communications and Visitor Experience Jennifer Peterson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 9. They discussed the American Columbo, a rare plant native to the mountains of North Carolina that only blooms once in its 9 year life. One is in bloom currently at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. They also discussed upcoming events at the garden and more.

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