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Climate Thursday: Ashley Ward from Duke’s Heat Policy Innovation Hub

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 5, 2023 | Climate Thursdays

Senior Policy Associate at Duke’s Nicholas Institute and Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 5. She discussed takeaways from New York Climate week, as well as what happens with the Heat Innovation Hub as the weather begins to cool. She also discussed a recent visit to a class at UNC and an upcoming consulting trip to New Mexico.

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Chapel Hill: Communication With UNC, Town Employee of the Year, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 5, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 5. She discussed walk to school day in CHCCS, a meeting with the university chancellor’s team about communication with the town, and takeaways from a meeting with west end merchants on Franklin Street. She also discussed town employee Richard Terrell who was honored as the town employee of the year this week.

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The 5:00 News – NEXT Endorsements, COVID Update, Candidate Introductions

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 4, 2023 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear from the remaining candidates for Chapel Hill Town Council, including Erik Valera, Jon Mitchell, and Breckany Eckhardt. We also learn the latest COVID-19 numbers, hear about NEXT Chapel Hill-Carrboro’s endorsements for the upcoming election, and more. In sports, the men’s soccer team wins again, and the rest of the basketball schedules are revealed.

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Orange County: Register of Historic Places, 4-H Week, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 4, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 4. She discussed highlights from Tuesday night’s Board of Commissioners meeting, including property tax evaluation for 2025 and renewing the lease on Hillsborough Commons. She also discussed 4-H Week in Orange County. The board also approved an application to place a two room school house north of Hillsborough on the National Register of Historic Places, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 19, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 19th. She discussed a plan to redistrict the county commissioners for future elections. She also discussed the distribution of ARPA funds. She concluded by previewing the Chatham County Fair, one of the last remaining black organized fairs in the nation.

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Hillsborough: Hog Day, Priorities for the Year, Utility Upgrades

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 19, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 19th. She discussed the results of Hillsborough’s Hog Day celebration from last weekend. She also highlighted her priorities for the remainder of her term as mayor. She also discussed the challenges surrounding several utilities upgrades in the town, and previewed some upcoming community events.

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The 5:00 News – Memorial Vandalized, “Free Tez Walker,” and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 18, 2023 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear of a memorial for slain teens vandalized in rural Orange County. The UNC Faculty Council recently met for the first time since the tragic shooting at the end of August. Coronato Pizza in Carrboro is closing due to health concerns from the cigar bar next door. In sports, fans chanted “Free Tez Walker” during UNC’s win over Minnesota in Football over the weekend. All of that and more is covered in the 5:00 news.

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Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Board Chair Rani Dasi

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 18, 2023 | Speaking of Schools

Chair of the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board Rani Dasi spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 18th. She discussed the start of the school year, including the need to go into “Secure Mode’ twice during the first three weeks of the school year. She also discussed other aspects of the school year beginning, and the recent state testing data made available from the state department of education. She also discussed the challenges of implementing some of the new state laws regarding public education.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 18, 2023 | 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, September 18th. She discussed football updates on social media over the weekend. She also talked about some upcoming social media content and some activities from the weekend. Follow 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com on social media by searching for wchlchapelboro.

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Stroman On Sports: Deion Sanders and Colorado, Running Back Usage, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 15, 2023 | Stroman On Sports

University of North Carolina and University of Virginia staff member Deborah Stroman joined 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 15th. She discussed the success of Deion Sanders in his coaching role at Colorado, including some bold predictions on when his program may be challenging for a national championship. She also discussed the evolution of running back usage in major football, and more.

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