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Carrboro: Future of CoGen Plant, Crisis Diversion Facility, Carrboro Film Fest, Dexter Romweber Day

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 22, 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, March 22. She discussed the future of UNC’s CoGen power plant and accompanying rail line, with the town council making long term plans make it a multi-modal greenway with affordable housing. She also discussed a planned Crisis Diversion Facility in Orange County, a proclamation making March 22 Dexter Romweber Day, and more.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Talks NCAA Tournament Basketball From Charlotte

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 22, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 22. He discussed the atmosphere in Charlotte as the UNC men’s basketball team continues their tournament run. He discussed the men’s team’s win against Wagner, the breakout performance of Jae’Lyn Withers, and their prospects against Michigan State on Saturday. He also talked about which of the site’s teams has the best pep band, and much more.

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The 5:00 News – UNC Preps for NCAA Tournament, Large Humanities Gift for UNC, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 20, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we check the agenda for tonight’s Chapel Hill Town Council Meeting. Robert Reives talks election prep, we hear a UNC Media Hub story on culture wars on campus, we learn about a large gift given toward humanities scholarships at UNC, who will be getting honorary degrees at this year’s commencement ceremony, and more. In sports, the UNC men’s basketball team preps for the NCAA Tournament, baseball wins again, and more.

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Orange County: Milhouse Road Development, Legislative Breakfast, Animal Services

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 20, 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, March 20. She discussed the commissioners thoughts on a development near Milhouse Road, got an update from an Eno River conservation group, and more. She also previewed the commissioners upcoming legislative breakfast with state lawmakers, and looked ahead to some upcoming events in the community, including “Creek Week,” and more.

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On Air Today: North Carolina Sports Network’s David Glenn Talks NCAA Tournament

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 20, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Award winning sports journalist and author of “Holding Court” on Chapelboro.com David Glenn spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 20. He talked about UNC’s game against NC State in the championship game of the ACC Tournament. He also previewed the NCAA tournament for UNC in Charlotte, including what to look for for UNC to make a run in the tournament, and what he expects from the other teams in the field. He also talked about the home court advantage expected for Carolina in Charlotte, and more.

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On Air Today: Daybreak Health CEO Alex Alvarado and Chatham County Schools Director of Student Support Services Tracy Fowler

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 19, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Daybreak Health CEO Alex Alvarado and Chatham County Schools Director of Student Support Services Tracy Fowler spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 19. They discussed a new agreement between the two organizations that will bring the opportunity for mental health services for all students in Chatham County Schools. They discussed the origins of the agreement, the logistics of how it works, how successful it’s been so far, and more.

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The 5:00 News – The Return of FC Series Soccer, Estes Drive Timeline, Mack Brown On Players’ Legal Trouble

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 19, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn that FC Series soccer will be returning to Chapel Hill this July. We also hear a story on the last portion of the ongoing Estes Drive Connectivity Project. We hear from Duke’s Ashley Ward after her attendance at the Aspen Ideas Climate Conference in Miami. In sports, Mack Brown weighs in on the three UNC football players facing misdemeanor charges after the deadly automobile accident back in January, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 19, 2024 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 19. She discussed the most recent meetings of the Chatham County Commissioners, including budget discussions including considering more money for teachers in Chatham County Schools, industrial development proposed near Moncure, and more. She also discussed the board’s decision to deny a request to build a car wash near Fearrington Vilage. She also talked about a new agreement that will bring mental health services to Chatham County Schools students, and more.

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Hillsborough: Hillsborough Climate Challenge, Google Fiber, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 19, 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, March 19. He discussed the first residents to be connected to Google Fiber in town, and updated the work going on around town as part of that upgrade. He also talked about some ongoing blasting work happening near I-40 in preparation for some construction. He explained the upcoming Hillsborough Climate Challenge happening in conjunction with Earth Day, which includes several events and daily challenges for residents to help make a positive climate impact.

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On Air Today: Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh Talks NCAA Tournaments

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 18, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 18. He discussed the UNC men’s team’s surprising loss to NC State in the ACC Championship Game. He also discussed the Tar Heels number one seed in the NCAA tournament, likely upcoming matchups, and more. He also discussed the women’s team’s placement as an 8 seed, and the extreme challenge of potentially facing South Carolina in Columbia, and more.

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