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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 16. She discussed the upcoming meeting of the Chatham County Commissioners. They will hear an update on the Western Intake Partnership and a long-term plan to build a water treatment facility on the western edge of Jordan Lake. She also discussed some of the long-term plans for the western edge of Pittsboro, including some planned improvement to the county’s Agricultural and Conference Center, and more.

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Hillsborough: Storm Cleanup, Commissioners Meeting, and More

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 16. He discussed the town’s response to recent storms, including the speedy cleanup of the riverwalk after last week’s flooding. He also gave us a preview of next week’s Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting, including upcoming budget conversations and more.

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Stroman On Sports: Legendary Football Coaches Leave Their Posts

University of North Carolina and University of Virginia staff member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, January 12. They discussed a trio of legendary coaches who have left their posts in the past few days: Nick Saban, Pete Carroll, and Bill Belichick, and more. 

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The 5:00 News – Reeves Farm in Pittsboro, Buc-ee’s in Mebane, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn about the Reeves Farm development in Pittsboro just west of downtown. We also hear about reaction to the unanimous vote by the Mebane City Council to go ahead with a Buc-ee’s Travel Center there. Also included is a new interim director for Equality NC, an update to the Seawell Elementary School plan for next week, Kevin Guskiewicz final day as UNC Chancellor, and more. In sports, we hear about the women’s basketball team suffering a loss on the road at Florida State, preview the men’s home matchup against Syracuse on Saturday, and more.

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Carrboro: Stormwater Assistance, 203 Greensboro Update, and WASMPBA Discussion

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 12. She discussed the recent Carrboro Town Council Meeting, including the establishment of a stormwater assistance program, a family financial assistance program with ARPA funds, and more. She also discussed the recent proposal to extend Chapel Hill water and sewer services further south, a plan that must be approved by several groups including Carrboro. She also gave an update on the 203 South Greensboro project and more.

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Ashley Ward from Duke’s Nicholas Institute Discusses Recent Climate Events

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, January 11. She discussed a recent discussion she helped facilitate among young faith leaders from across the globe, and how climate action should help inform their work. She also discussed an upcoming trip to Puerto Rico to create a sustainable farming course experience for Duke students, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Storm Response, Upcoming MLK Events, FDOC

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 11. She discussed the town’s response to Tuesday’s round of thunderstorms. She also discussed Upcoming MLK events in our community as we make our way into the holiday weekend. She also discussed the first day of classes at UNC and what that means for the community and her personally as UNC staff member. She also shared data surrounding how the local government is helping support downtown businesses, and more.

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Robert’s Rules: NC House Minority Leader Robert Reives and Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller Talk General Assembly

North Carolina State House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives and former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 10. They discussed the start of an election year, what happens if VinFast fails, what the year holds for the General Assembly in April, and more.

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Orange County: Response to Buc-ee’s Coming to Mebane, Look Ahead to MLK Day Events, and More

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 10. She discussed the approval of a Buc-ee’s travel center coming to the other side of the county line in Mebane. She also looked ahead to events happening on MLK Day weekend, and more.

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On Air Today: News of Orange Editor Dale Edwards

News of Orange Editor Dale Edwards spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 9. He discussed the recently announced merger of the News of Orange with The Mebane Enterprise. He also talked about the Mebane City Council’s green-light of a plan to bring a Buc-ees travel center to Mebane. He then recounted his path away from and then back to the position of Editor of the News of Orange, and more.

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