Andrew Stuckey, Author at Chapelboro.com

The 5:00 News – Carrboro’s New Historical Marker, Leandro Reaction, Weekend Sports

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 26, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we catch up on local government meetings for the week, including a Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting set for tonight. We hear a Carolina Connection story on Carrboro’s latest historical marker honoring a victim of lynching from 1898. We also hear reaction from education advocacy groups in anticipation of the state supreme court’s upcoming Leandro ruling. In sports we review a busy weekend for UNC teams, and look ahead to the big men’s basketball game, and more.

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Speaking of Schools: Vice Chair of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education Riza Jenkins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 26, 2024 | Speaking of Schools

Vice Chair of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education Riza Jenkins spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, February 26. They discussed some recent student protest walk-outs over the war in Gaza, and the districts position on student protests of this nature. She also talked about the district budget, a possible upcoming bond referendum, the biggest needs for the school district at this time, and more.

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 26, 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, February 26. She talked about the top three social media moments for @wchlchapelboro form the last week. Those moments include a Media Hub story outlining the history of the Leandro education case in North Carolina, Saturday’s men’s basketball win at Virginia, and continued reaction to the passing of local music legend Dexter Romweber. They also discussed upcoming social media content, weekend activities, and more.

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On Air Today: Economic Forecast with Economist Dr. Michael Walden and The Chamber’s Ian Scott

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

NC State Economist Dr. Michael Walden and Ian Scott from the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 22. They discussed the Chamber’s Economic Forecast event, outlining informed predictions for how the economy is likely to play out in the coming year. Dr. Walden discussed how we avoided a recession in 2023, what interest rates are likely to do in 2024, how that may play out here in the Triangle area, and more.

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The 5:00 News– Pittsboro Water, Leandro in Court Again, Rabies

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 22, 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 the latest from the Durham School Board, learn of a fire in Carrboro, and learn of the first rabies case in Orange County so far this year. We also hear a story on the water treatment efforts in Pittsboro, learn of an honor for Chapel Hill High School, hear a UNC Media Hub story on the Leeandro Case, and more. In sports, we look ahead to tonight’s women’s basketball matchup against NC State, the men’s team’s looming matchup with Virginia on Saturday, more awards for a UNC Diving star, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashely Ward

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 22, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 22. She discussed the recent work she has been doing, and an upcoming conference she will be presenting at. She also discussed recent changes to how corporations in the finance sector address climate challenges, and how state legislatures are getting involved as well. She also outlined a climate action passport program coming to Hillsborough in April, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Response to Tragic Car Crash, LUMO Update, Interim Chancellor

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 22, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 22. She discussed the recent fatal automobile accident on NC 54 that killed UNC student Mary Rotunda, and the response in the community. She also discussed her initial meeting with UNC Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts, gave an update on the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) rewrite, talked about upcoming events, and more.

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The 5:00 News: Jones Ferry Road Closing, Practice Fire, COVID Rising

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 21, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn of a five day closure of Jones Ferry Road over University Lake. We also hear about a practice fire scheduled for Orange Rural Fire on Saturday morning. The Chapel Hill Town Council meets Wednesday night to discuss the LUMO update and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels are off to a hot start, the men’s basketball team enjoys a bye week, and more.

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Orange County: Countywide Strategic Plan, Priorities for General Assembly, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 21, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 21. She discussed the adoption of a county-wide Strategic Plan. She talked about the process of adopting the plan, how that is likely to impact county business going forward, and more. She also discussed the commissioners priority for the General Assembly during the upcoming short session, including the Medicaid expansion finally being taken off of that list. She also talked about Black History Month activities in the county, and more.

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On Air Today: Chris Ehrenfeld and Susan Shareshian on Running With the Angels 5k

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

Chris Ehrenfeld of Bold Companies and Bold Foundation and Susan Shareshian of Varsity on Franklin spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 20. They discussed their sponsorship of the Monet Richardson Community Foundation Running With the Angels 5k Run & Walk. The 5k will take place Saturday March 23rd at 8 a.m. To sign up, visit MonetRichardsonCommunityFoundation.com.

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