Andrew Stuckey, Author at Chapelboro.com

Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard Discusses County Business and Events

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

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 6. She discussed some advisory committees that the county is seeking applicants for. She also discussed some parcels of land transferred from the county to Pittsboro, including the baseball fields near Pittsboro Elementary School. She gave an update on budget conversations amongst the county commissioners, and also updated us on the manufacturing developments with VinFast and Wolfspeed. She previewed some upcoming county events, and more.

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Hillsborough: Climate Challenge, Budget Talks, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 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, April 2. He discussed the launch of the Hillsborough Climate Challenge–a monthlong series of activities the town is sponsoring to encourage climate-conscious action. He discussed the opening event and the first couple of days of activities, including his own experience with “meatless Monday” and more. He also discussed the town board of commissioners’ ongoing work on the budget, which will be finalized in June. He also gave an update on upcoming town events, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Old Well Vandalized, Chapel Hill Tax Hike, Reflecting on Men’s Basketball Season

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 1, 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 that the UNC’s iconic Old Well was vandalized late Saturday night. We also hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on a possible tax hike coming for the town. We hear from Tom Jenson on issues affecting the presidential race, and more. In sports, we look back at the basketball season, the Diamond Heels stay hot, more individual honors for Tar Heel athletes, and more.

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 1, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Chapelboro.com and 97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh talks sports with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. He gives some final thoughts on the Sweet 16 loss to Alabama and broke down how the season went. He discusses what comes next for the men’s and women’s basketball program as they await news from the transfer portal. He also took a the Diamond Heels, coming off a road sweep of Wake Forest and a #10 national ranking.

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On Air Today: wchlchapelboro Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 1, 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, April 1. They discussed weekend activities for both of them, including how UNC basketball fit into the weekend. H’aiasi highlighted the top moments on the @wchlChapelboro social media platforms, which included NCAA Tournament action for both the men’s and women’s teams, as well as the anticipation of the Sweet 16 matchup in Los Angeles, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Small Fire on W. Franklin, Conviction in 2023 Shooting, New Carrboro Town Manager

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 28, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, West Franklin Street is briefly closed due to an electrical fire. There’s a conviction in a shooting from 2023. We also learned of Carrboro’s hiring of a new Town Manager. We hear a story about the dedication of Braxton Foushee Street in Carrboro, hear about OWASA’s water quality report card, and more. In sports, UNC Men’s Basketball prepares for a Sweet 16 matchup against Alabama, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Ashley Ward, Director of Duke’s Heat Policy Innovation Hub

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 28, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

Ashley Ward, Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 28. She discussed a recent fine levied by the North Carolina Department of Labor against a sweet potato farm in Nash County after a farm worker died in a heat-related incident last September. She pointed out the need for clearer regulations for employers in this area. She also talked about a recent roundtable discussion, previewed some of her upcoming activities, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Potential Tax Increase, Budget Season, Rubbish The Racoon

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 28, 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, March 28. She discussed upcoming plans for the town council, including the possibility of a tax increase as we get into budget season. She also discussed the Vision Zero strategy for eliminating pedestrian fatalities, with a public presentation coming up tonight at the Chapel Hill Public Library. They also both shared thoughts on Chapel Hill’s new downtown art installation “Rubbish the Racoon,” and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Host of On The Porch and Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 27, 2024 | Chatham County Roundup

Host of “On the Porch,” former Pittsboro Mayor, and Real Estate Developer Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 27. He discussed real estate trends in Chatham and Orange County, ongoing events and developments in Pittsboro and Chatham County, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Sweet 16 Eve, President Visits, Underage Drinking Investigation

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 27, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition, we hear a Carolina Connection story about underage drinking and fake I.D.s in Chapel Hill. He hear from President Biden’s remarks yesterday in Raleigh, as well as Tom Jensen on why Biden’s chances at reelection may be improving. We also learn of some new businesses coming to the area, and more. In sports, we hear from Hubert Davis on the eve of UNC’s Sweet 16 game, the Diamond Heels keep winning at home, and more.

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