Andrew Stuckey, Author at Chapelboro.com

Chapel Hill: Library Patron Fee, $10 Million Parks Gift, LUMO Update

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 24, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 24, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent meeting of the Chapel Hill Town Council, which included a unanimous vote to institute a $65 library card fee for residents outside of Chapel Hill. She also recapped work and timeline for the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) rewrite, and more. She shared details of a $10 million gift to the town for parks and recreation, and more.

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Special Forum: Commissioner Jean Hamilton and State Rep. Allen Buansi

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 23, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast, Forum On The Hill

In a special presentation of 97.9 The Hill’s Forum on The Hill, Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton and North Carolina State Representative Allen Buansi spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 23. They discussed a recent restructuring SNAP benefits, which put much of the financial and administrative burden on county governments, and more.

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The Evening News: School Redistricting, New Elementary School in Mebane, Vehicle Break-Ins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 22, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear on Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools plans for elementary school redistricting. We also hear of plans for a new elementary school in Mebane, more on a slew of vehicle break-ins in Chapel Hill, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard Recaps Meeting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 22, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 22, discussing county news and events. She recapped the recent board of commissioners meeting, which saw several updates, including presentations on agricultural preservation, early childhood education, and a resolution opposing a proposed natural gas pipeline. She also talked about the results of some litigation involving the county, and more.

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Hillsborough: Hog Day Recap, Burwell School, Elizabeth Keckley, Town History

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 22, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 22, discussing town news and events. He recapped this past weekend’s Hog Day festivities. He also talked about the recent name change for the Burwell School, which led to a broader discussion of town history, and more.

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Carrboro: Police Chief Retires, Public Works Delays, Meeting Recap

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 18, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 18, discussing town news and events. She talked about the announcement of police chief Chris Atack’s retirement later this fall. She also discussed some of the challenges facing Carrboro Public Works. She recapped this week’s meeting of the Carrboro Town Council from Tuesday, previewed some upcoming events, and more.

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On Air Today: Katharine Whalen and Eryk Pruitt on 24 Hours in Hillsborough

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 17, 2026 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored

Katherine Whalen of Katherine Whalen’s Jazz Squad and Eryk Pruitt of Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brew spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 17. They discussed Eryk’s recent column 24 Hours In Hillsborough: Off the Beaten Path, which includes several recommendations for things to do in Hillsborough. Katherine discussed highlights of the Hillsborough music scene, including Thursday night jazz at Yonder. They discussed other upcoming events, including a terrarium workshop hosted by Andrew, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 17, 2026 | Climate Thursdays

Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 17. She discussed some of her recent reporting, which included uncovering a double agent acting as a concerned community member attempting to stop an asphalt plant near Winston-Salem. She also talked about large state settlement with a chemical company, discussed the Tar Heel Missel Plant, previewed some of her upcoming work, and more.

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Chapel Hill: LUMO Update, Pope Road Closure, Vehicle Break-Ins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 17, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 17. She discussed the latest meeting of the Town Council, which saw an update on the Everywhere to Everywhere Greenways initiative, and another lengthy deep dive into the Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite, and more. She also discussed the once again delayed Pope Road reopening, a recent slew of vehicle break-ins, and more.

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Orange County: Land Use Retreat, Joint Meeting, Work Session

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 16, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 16, discussing county news and events. She recapped several meetings the county commissioners had in the past week, including a retreat on the Land Use 2050 Plan, a joint meeting with the Chapel Hill Town Council on a zoning request for a church, and the board’s regular work session. She also previewed upcoming county events and more.

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