Internationally renowned sculptor Patrick Dougherty spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 8. He discussed his work, his process, and what it means to receive North Carolina’s highest honor. He also discussed where his work can be found, what he’s up to next, and more.
Pittsboro Town Commissioner and Mayor Elect Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 8. He discussed the results of yesterday’s election, what it is like being Mayor-Elect, and more. He also talked about upcoming events in the community including Veteran’s Day. He also shared news of a new restaurant opening in Pittsboro, and more.
Chair of Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 8. She discussed yesterday’s election, and what it will be like for the county commissioners to work with new mayors in the area. She also outlined upcoming events in the Orange County community, including the Veteran’s Day ceremony scheduled for Friday, and more.
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we talk election day and preview the coverage of elections results coming up later tonight. We also get details on a couple of new restaurants in Chapel Hill. In sports, we revisit UNC Men’s Basketball’s season opening win against Radford, remember Walter Davis, and more.
Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 7. She discussed a presentation made at the most recent commissioners meeting on the county’s seven year capital improvement, outlining some of the major anticipated expenditures in the next several years. She also talked about the latest on Wolf Speed coming to Siler City, previewed today’s elections, and more.
Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 7. Today is election day, so she discussed having an election day in which she is not on the ballot. She also discussed the themes that have emerged in this election cycle for Hillsborough. She went on to discuss incoming Mayor Mark Bell and what his strengths are as a civic leader. He also talked about upcoming community events, and a town-wide survey that recently went out to Hillsborough residents.
Two members of the Bouncing Bulldogs rope-skipping squad and their coach, Ray Frederick, stopped by the studio to talk about their upcoming workshop, the history of the program, and the benefits of joining a rope-skipping team. Find more at www.bouncingbulldogs.org.
97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 6. She discussed the social media plan for election night, some upcoming women’s basketball content, and more. She also talked about the advantages of following wchlchapelboro on social media, and much more.
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, November 3. They discussed Deb’s memories of former UNC basketball star Walter Davis, who passed earlier this week at age 69.