Andrew Stuckey, Author at Chapelboro.com

The 5:00 News – Candidate for Mayor, Hillsborough Budget, Healing With Horses

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 15, 2023 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn of Chapel Hill Town Councilmember Adam Searing’s bid for Mayor, details of the Hillsborough budget, and of an upcoming nighttime closure of I-85 in Hillsborough. Also included is a story about an organization that uses horses to help people heal. In sports, UNC gets a new softball coach, and we learn a little more about the women’s basketball schedule for the upcoming season.

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Climate Thursday: Ashley Ward from Duke’s Nicholas Institute

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 15, 2023 | Climate Thursdays

Senior Policy Associate at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 15th. She discussed several recent extreme weather events and how those fit into the broader story of climate change. She also talked about some of the opportunities for local municipalities and organizations to get federal funding to help mitigate the effects of climate change.

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Chapel Hill: Mayoral Election, Bus Rapid Transit, 15-501 Redesign

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 15, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 15th. She discussed her timeline for announcing her fall election plans. She also discussed a recent meeting of the local Metropolitan Planning Organization and the discussions around NCDOT’s proposed redesign of 15-501 at I-40. She also talked about the latest on the proposed North-South Bus Rapid Transit line in Chapel Hill, honoring retiring Fire Chief Vence Harris, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham County Line Owner Randy Voller

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 14, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Line Editor and former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 14th. He discussed recent local trends in real estate, the upcoming fall elections in Pittsboro, the proposed utilities merger with Sanford, and more.

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Pittsboro’s Inaugural Pride Event Draws Large Crowds

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 14, 2023 | News

The inaugural Pittsboro Pride event got underway at 12:00 p.m. this past Sunday at the Plant in Pittsboro, and the community showed up right on time. Hundreds of people flowed onto the grounds of the festival in the first half hour it was open.

The 5:00 News – No Tax Hike For Carrboro, New Business School Dean

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 13, 2023 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, the Keenan-Flagler Business School announced Mary Margaret Frank as their new dean. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils on how they town is avoiding raising taxes during this budget cycle. Brighton McConnell files a story on two major housing developments that the Chapel Hill Town Council recently considered. One got the go ahead, and one was sent back to the drawing board. In sports, we hear of a potential hire for the UNC Softball program, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Town Commissioner Kyle Shipp

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 13, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

PittsboroTown Councilmember Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 13th. They discussed the town’s proposed utilities merger with the town of Sanford to the south. They also discussed the latest on the town’s budget.

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Hillsborough: Budget Approved, Sustainability Plan, Engage Hillsborough

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 13, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 13. She discussed the town’s recently passed budget, the approval of the town’s Comprehensive Sustainability Plan, and some amendments made to the Collins Ridge Master Plan. She also discussed the results of a recent “Engage Hillsborough” session.

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The 5:00 News – Chapel Hill Tax Increase, Coach Erin Matson, Ida B. Wells Society Funds

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 12, 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 from Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger about the approved town budget that includes a five cent property tax increase. We also hear from new UNC Field Hockey Head Coach Erin Matson, and we learn of UNC not transferring funds for the Ida B. Wells Center for Investigative Journalism. Also a rundown of a full slate of local government meetings, and more.

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Speaking of Schools: Culbreth AD Jon Evans, Johnny “Coach J” Miller and Director of Athletics Scarlet Steinert

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 12, 2023 | Speaking of Schools

Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Head of Athletics Scarlett Steinert, Culbreth Middle School Athletic Director, and legendary Culbreth Middle School teacher Johnny “Coach J” Miller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 12th.

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