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Chapel Hill: Transit Director Brian Litchfield Talks Transit Grants, More

Director of Chapel Hill Transit Brian Litchfield spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 3rd. He discussed several recent grants obtained by Chapel Hill Transit, including on for a massive upgrade of bus stops throughout the community. He also gave an update on the Bus Rapid Transit project, and talked about how back to school effects the transit system. 

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The 5:00 News – Town Council Elections, League of Women Voters, Haw River Assembly

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jensen on the upcoming Chapel Hill Town Council Election. We hear from House Minority Leader Robert Reives on a change in the elections boards proposed in a senate bill. We also hear a story about the new president of the League of Women Voters in North Carolina. In sports, preseason ACC predictions are in from the media, and much more.

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Orange County: Meeting with Congresswoman Foushee, County Cooling Centers, and More

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 2nd. She discussed a recent meeting with Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. She also discussed the county opening different sites a cooling centers during particularly hot weather. She also outlined some of the programs the Orange County Department of Aging has, including free outdoor concerts Wednesday nights in August, and much more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Haw Riverkeeper Emily Sutton of the Haw River Assembly

Haw River Assembly Riverkeeper Emily Sutton joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 2nd. She discussed a recently finalized settlement between the Haw River Assembly and the City of Burlington negotiated by the Southern Environmental Law Center. She discussed the history of the litigation that led to the agreement, what is included in the agreement, what will come next for the Haw River Assembly, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Pittsboro Water Merger, National Night Out, Uproar Artist

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, a more detailed look at the Pittsboro-Sanford water merger. We also hear from Chapel Hill Police about tonight’s National Night Out events. We hear from one of the artists whose work is featured in the Uproar Arts Festival. In sports, we learn the jersey numbers for UNC basketball this season, and much more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 1st. She discussed the reopening of CORA’s food pantry last week. She also discussed the groundbreaking of the VinFast factory near Moncure last week. She also discussed county implications of the Pittsboro / Sanford water merger.

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Hillsborough: Water and Sewer, Local Budget Implications, Uproar Arts

Hillsborough Mayor Pre Tem Matt Hughes spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 1st. He discussed some of the history of Hillsborough water and sewer system. He also talked about local implications of the state budget still not being passed. He also shouted out a couple of local businesses that he appreciates, and talked about the National Night Out event coming up this evening.

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The 5:00 News – Fatality on I-40, New Superintendent at OCS, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, a Carrboro man was struck and killed on I-40 near the Durham-Orange County line early Monday morning. We also learn more about the change of superintendent at Orange County Schools. We also hear from OWASA Executive Director Todd Taylor on the rate increase coming October 1. In sports, we preview the upcoming UNC Football season, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 31st. They discussed the ACC Kickoff event in Charlotte last week, as well as the current makeup of the UNC Football team for the upcoming season. He went through the schedule a game at a time making predictions for each contest. 

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On Air Today: WCHL Chapelboro Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 31st. They discussed weekend activities, the early arrival of Halloween, and the latest on wchlchapelboro social media. That includes the results of a Rumors gift card giveaway, to be announced on Instagram on Wednesday.

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