Andrew Stuckey, Author at Chapelboro.com

Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks on Public Hearing, Graduation, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 18, 2026 | Speaking of Schools

Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 18. He discussed the upcoming public hearing on the decision surrounding possible closure of one of the district’s elementary schools. He shared that due to public interest, the meeting has been moved to Smith Middle School from the Lincoln Center. The meeting will still be on Thursday, May 21. He also talked about graduation and other important end-of-year events.

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On Air Today: Co-Chairs of CHCCS Project Graduation – Aylin McGowan, Natalie Fitzhugh, and Ellie Zerden

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 18, 2026 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored

Co-Chairs of CHCCS Project Graduation, Aylin McGowan of Carrboro High School, Natalie Fitzhugh from Chapel Hill High School, and Ellie Zerden of East Chapel Hill High School spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 18. They discussed the purpose and history of Project Graduation, what they expect at this year’s event, what motivated them to get involved, and more. They also shared this year’s fundraising goal, which they are still 20k away from.

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Carrboro: Budget Update, Funding Cuts to Nonprofits, Climate Action

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 15, 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, May 15, discussing town news and events. She gave an update on the town’s proposed budget, which does not call for a tax increase, but does have funding cuts for nonprofits, and other financial pressure points for the community and local governments. She also talked about some climate action funds that are available, and more. She also previewed some upcoming community events and more.

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Chapel Hill: Budget Update, Timeline, Library Funding, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 14, 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, May 14, discussing town news and events. She discussed the recent public hearing on the town’s proposed budget, which saw many community members speak on library funding and more. She also discussed upcoming events in the community and more.

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Orange County: Budget Decisions, State Impacts, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 13, 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, May 14, discussing county news and events. She discussed Tuesday’s public hearing on the budget and the feedback the board received from the community. She also looked ahead to Thursday’s work session on public education, and more.

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Hillsborough: Budget Updates, Data Center Moratorium, Longtime Employee Retires

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 13, 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, May 13, discussing town news and events. He discussed the town budget proposal, which includes no tax increase, but does have a water and sewer rate increase. He also talked about the town board’s decision to impose a 60-day moratorium on the construction of data-mining facilities as town staff looks at updating land use ordinances. He also congratulated longtime wastewater plant operator Shawn Maines who is set to retire after 28 years with the town, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Town Budget, Another Public Space Award, and Flock Cameras

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 13, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 12, discussing town news and events. He gave an update on the town budget, discussed the cancellation of the town’s Flock camera contract, and celebrated the town picking up another statewide ward for its public space improvements downtown.

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Chapel Hill: Budget Priorities, Timelines, and Feedback

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 7, 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, May 7, discussing town news and events. She talked about the recent budget presentation from town manager Ted Voorhees. She talked about there being no tax increase, and highlighted some key areas where there may be funding increases. She also previewed that the town would be providing more feedback opportunities, and more. She also discussed commencement weekend in Chapel Hill.

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Hillsborough: Budget Preview, Data Centers, July 4 Celebration

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 5, 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, May 5, discussing town news and events. He previewed the town’s budget, which will have its initial presentation later in May. He discussed the recent trends of data center moratoriums in the area and Hillsborough’s roll in that. He also talked about upcoming summer activities, including a July 4th celebration for the town, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioners Amanda Robertson on County Budget

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 5, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Amanda Robertson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. She discussed the county budget recommendation, which does not include a tax increase. She discussed other highlights of the proposal, including a discrepancy in the request from Chatham County Schools, and more. She also discussed a proposed natural gas pipeline through the rural part of the county, and more.

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