Andrew Stuckey, Author at Chapelboro.com

The 5:00 News – Chatham Shooter Arrested, State Supreme Court, Lynching Victims Remembered

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 1, 2023 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn that an arrest has been made by the Chatham County Sheriff’s office in a shooting that happened last Wednesday morning. We also learn the latest on a series of state Supreme Court rulings that appear to favor Republicans in making elections rules. News Director Brighton McConnell files a story about a soil collection ceremony form last weekend honoring Orange County lynching victims form 1869. We also hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger on the UNC Health development at Eastowne.

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 1, 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 Monday, May 1st. He talked about a big weekend series win for the Diamond Heels, as well as what they have coming up this week. He also discussed the ACC Tournament outcomes for the women’s lacrosse team, updated us on the latest transfer portal news, and talked about some honors for men’s tennis.

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 1, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)

WCHL Chapelboro Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 1st. They talked about the 97.9 The Hill T-Shirt Design Contest, including what happens in the next couple of weeks. They also looked ahead to the week in social media, and talked about what they did over the weekend.

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The 5:00 News – Jenn Weaver Not Running for Reelection, Complete Communities, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 27, 2023 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition is the news that Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver will not seek reelection this fall. We also hear a detailed story about the Complete Communities Strategy in Chapel Hill. We also hear from the head of the UNC Young Democrats in response to former Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to campus on Wednesday. In sports we hear from Mack Brown on the upcoming soccer match at Keenan Stadium.

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On Air Today: Sean Echeverria on Burlington Carousel Festival

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 27, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)

Recreation Supervisor of Special Events Sean Echeverria spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 27th. He discussed the upcoming 32nd Annual Burlington Carousel Festival set for May 6th and 7th in Burlington.

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Chapel Hill: 7 Story Apartment Building Downtown, Eastowne, Reflecting on Jenn Weaver

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 27, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 27th. She discussed highlights from Wednesday night’s town council meeting. That includes discussion and voting to proceed on a 7 story apartment building at the corner of Rosemary and Columbia Streets. We also hear an update on UNC Health’s plans for redevelopment at Eastowne, and she reflects on her time working with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver, who recently announced that she is not running for reelection.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham News + Record Reporter Ben Rappaport

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 26, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham News and Record Reporter Ben Rappaport spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 26th. He discussed developments with Central Carolina Community College as they attempt to ramp up work force education for VinFast and Wolf Speed. He also discussed potential local impacts of the “School Choice” bills in the General Assembly that would funnel public education funds away from public schools toward charter schools. He also previewed some upcoming work.

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The 5:00 News – Chatham County Shooting, Fatal Hit-and Run, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 26, 2023 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition is a story about a shooting from Wednesday Morning in north Chatham County, a fatal hit-and-run accident just over the Durham line on 15-501, and news from the local school districts. Also included is a story about the UNC Faculty Council, Damon Seils on a business “disparity study” in Carrboro, and more. In sports, we hear from UNC Baseball Head Coach Scott Forbes.

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Orange County: Meals on Wheels, School Funding, Opioid Funds

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 26, 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, April 26th. She discussed a recent outing shadowing Meals on Wheels, and an upcoming funding meeting with both of the county school districts. She also discussed how the county is addressing the opioid crisis, and what comes next for the county’s use of opioid settlement funds.

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The 5:00 News – Kidnapped 5 Year Old Home Safe, Public Safety Roundtable, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 25, 2023 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is the story of a 5-year-old who was in a vehicle when it was stolen from Eastgate. The child was located at a gas station 40 miles away and reunited with her family. Also included is a story on public safety challenges in Orange County, word from Mayor Pam Hemminger on the “Shaping Our Future” initiative, the result of the Rammy Awards at UNC, and much more.

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