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Wonderful Water: OWASA’s Director of Community Relations Mary Tiger

Mary Tiger, Director of Community Relations for Orange Water and Sewer Authority spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 26. She discussed the budget process for OWASA, including what gets prioritized. She also discussed a 15% rate increase coming for customers this year. She discussed the implications of that rate increase, financial assistance that is available for customers, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Moonchester, LUMO, Affordable Housing

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 25. She discussed a promotional video she filmed with Moonchester, the mascot for Manchester City in preparation for their upcoming friendly with Celtic FC at Kenan Stadium this summer. She also discussed Wednesday’s town council meeting, including an update on the rewrite of the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance, an update on some affordable housing projects, a preview of the Northside Festival, and more.

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On Air Today: Chatham Association of Educators President Edward Walgate

Chatham Association of Educators President Edward Walgate spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 25. He discussed funding issues facing public education in North Carolina. He also discussed the situation in Chatham County specifically, as educators call on the county commissioners to increase local funding to help with staff retention in Chatham County Schools, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: “On The Porch” Host Randy Voller

Former Pittsboro Mayor and Host of “On The Porch” Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 24. He discussed recent trends in the Chatham and Orange County real estate markets, with a specific focus on what inventory is available on the affordable end of the market. He also discussed news and events around Pittsboro and more.

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Orange County: School Budgets, Opioid Settlement Meeting, Early Voting

Chair of the Orange Count Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 24. She discussed an upcoming joint meeting among the County Commissioners and the Boards of Education for both Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools. They will be discussing upcoming budget needs for the school districts and a possible bond referendum to help fund those needs. She also previewed an upcoming community meeting on the use of Opioid Settlement funds, discussed early voting in Orange County, and more.

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On Air Today: Reporter Ben Rappaport Discusses a Recent Article on VinFast

Reporter Ben Rappaport spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 24. He discussed a recent article he helped write for Hunterbrook called “What’s Going On With Vinfast?” He talked about the challenges, struggles, and delays the electric vehicle manufacturer has experienced in rolling out their vehicles in the U.S.  He also talked about delays and challenges in the construction of the VinFast plant near Moncure, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Seth Tremble Returns, Surgical Tower Opens, West Hillsborough Pizzeria

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn more about the 7-Story Surgery Tower about to open at the UNC Hospital campus. We also learn of a missing person in Chapel Hill, hear about student groups working for climate action, preview local government meetings, and hear about the yearly educator awards in CHCCS. We also learn of a new pizzeria opening in Hillsborough, and more. In sports, Seth Tremble returns to UNC, the Diamond Heels have mid-week action, we hear from Mack Brown on the transfer portal, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp Talks PFAS, Utilities, and Town Events

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 23. He discussed the recent EPA announcement of PFAS regulations in drinking water, and all of he work that Pittsboro has already done to address “forever chemicals” in their drinking water. He also talked about some existing utilities work going on around town, upgraded playground facilities at Rock Ridge Park, an upcoming municipalities conference, and more.

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Hillsborough: State of the Town, Reflecting on Hillsborough Climate Challenge, and More

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 23. He discussed the current state of Hillsborough, as outlined in his State of the Town address from earlier this week. He discussed Hillsborough’s role in the American Revolution, in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the Revolution. He highlighted the town’s Comprehensive Sustainability Plan and more. He also also recapped the first ever Hillsborough Climate Challenge, highlighting key events and the closing celebration at Blackwood Farm Park, and more.

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On Air Today: Kramer Reeves of the Trailheads on the Philosopher’s Way Trail Runs

Kramer Reeves, a member of the Trailheads Running Group and one of the organizers of the 16th Annual Philosopher’s Way Trail Runs spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 22. He discussed the race, coming up on April 28. He discussed the history of the run, Carolina North Forest, and how all the funds go toward maintenance of the forest.

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