Andrew Stuckey, Author at Chapelboro.com

On Air Today: News Director Brighton McConnell Talks Fall Elections

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 21, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 21st. He discussed the end of the filing period for our local fall elections, breaking down trends that emerged as the candidate lists formed. He discussed who is running for the open seats in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Durham, and Pittsboro.

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The 5:00 News – Mayor’s Race, Elections, FC Series

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 20, 2023 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is continued reaction to Mayor Pam Hemminger’s announcement that she will not be running for reelection. Town Council Member Jess Anderson will be running for mayor, and other candidate updates from the local election filing period. In sports, we hear reaction from last night’s FC Series matchup between Chelsea and Wrexham, and more.

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Chapel Hill: No 5th Term for Pam Hemminger, Town Manager Hiring, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 20, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 20th. She discussed her decision to not run for a fifth term as Mayor of Chapel Hill. She also discussed a special meeting of the town council coming up on Monday where they plan to approve the hiring of a new town manager. She also talked about the UROAR Arts Festival, and the FC Soccer series, and more.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Live from Kenan Stadium

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 19, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 19th. Michael was live at Kenan Stadium in the hours leading up the FC Series soccer matchup between Wrexham and Chelsea. He discussed the atmosphere around the stadium, including what people are saying about the game.

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The 5:00 News – FC Series Soccer and Chapel Hill Mayor’s Race

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 19, 2023 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger announces she’s not running for re-election. Chapel Hill Town Council Member Jessica Anderson announces that she is running for mayor, and other candidates file to run for office. In sports, the town prepares for tonight’s FC Series soccer friendly between Wrexham and Chelsea. All of that and much more local content is available in the 5:00 news.

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Orange County: National Association of Counties, Advice for New Candidates, and More

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

Orange County District 2 Commissioner Phyllis Portie-Ascott spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 19th. She discussed the upcoming National Association of Counties in Texas later this week. She also discussed being a new commissioner, and offered advice for people considering running for the first time.

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The 5:00 News – More Candidates File, Chapel Hill Preps for Soccer, UPROAR Arts

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

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, the latest on candidates filing for office locally, and some words of advice for new candidates from Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry. We also hear from Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jensen about the developing climate for the 2024 election. There is also a story about the recently launched UPROAR Arts festival, which began over the weekend. In sports, the town continues to prepare for soccer, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 18, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 18th. She discussed highlights from the Chatham County Board of Commissioners meetings on Monday, July 17th. She discussed an update from the Chatham Health Alliance. She also discussed a presentation from town staff for what it takes for an unincorporated area to incorporate into a town.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Talks Sports

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 18, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh talked with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 18th. They discussed Zach Gallen at the MLB All-Star Game, and the upcoming friendly soccer match between Chelsea and Wrexham coming up at Kenan Stadium on Wednesday evening. Michael also shared some of the comments made by the managers of the soccer clubs at Tuesday’s pre-game press conference.

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The 5:00 News – Soccer Traffic, New CHCCS Principal, County Attorney of the Year

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 17, 2023 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, the traffic and parking logistics of the soccer friendly coming to Chapel Hill on Wednesday. We also learn of a new principal for Rashkis Elementary School, Orange County’s attorney being named North Carolina’s County Attorney of the Year, and Gov. Roy Cooper announcing that he has COVID. In sports, UNC Women’s Soccer coach Anson Dorrance gets a new contract, and more.

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