Andrew Stuckey, Author at Chapelboro.com

Orange County: Reaction to Selection of Rani Dasi, Feasibility Study, Jamezetta Memorial

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

Vice-Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Amy Fowler spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 22, discussing county news and events. She reacted to the Orange County Democratic Party’s selection of Rani Dasi to fill the vacant seat on the Orange County Commissioners. She also talked about that process. She also discussed a feasibility study which is collecting community feedback on converting an existing rail line through the county into something more public. She also shared details of the upcoming memorial service for Jamezetta Bedford, and more.

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Hillsborough: Water Rates, Reservoir Check, Leak Reporting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 21, 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, July 21, discussing town news and events. He discussed the increase in water and sewer rates that were approved in the budget, which will start to show up on folks bills in August. He also discussed the latest on the levels at the reservoir, which are still comfortably above the water restriction limits. He also went over the protocols for reporting leaks to the water treatment plant, and more.

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World Cup Finals, Future of US Soccer, Impact of the Tournament – Stroman On Sports (July 17, 2026)

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 17, 2026 | Stroman On Sports

97.9 The Hill’s Dr. Deborah Stroman and Andrew Stuckey chat on Friday, July 17. They discussed the US hosting of the World Cup, the upcoming final match between Argentina and Spain. She also talked about the impact of the tournament being held in the United States, as well as the future of USA soccer and what it will take for the to be competitive again, and more.

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Carrboro: Rail to Trail Feasibility, Summer Meals for Kids, Summer Weather

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 17, 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, July 17, discussing town news and events. She discussed a new feasibility study, which includes several opportunities for public feedback. She also highlighted a CHCCS program providing meals for kids over the summer, looked at some other summer events, and more.

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On Air Today: Glenn Boothe of Andmoreagain Presents Talks Concert Promotion

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

Glenn Boothe of AndMoreAgainPresents joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 17. He discussed recent concerts he’s attended, and looked ahead to some he’s looking forward to. He also discussed a recent trip to Minneapolis for a conference of independent concert promoters and venue owners, and more.

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On Air Today: Summertime events in Hillsborough with Paynter Law

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 17, 2026 | News on The Hill with Andrew Stuckey, On Air Today (PM)

Paynter Law lead attorney Stuart Paynter and Firm Manager Ella Feathers spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 16. They discussed ongoing events they are participating in this Summer including Cars, Coffee, and Counsel in Morrisville and Greensboro, and Last Friday Art Walks in Hillsborough. They also discussed the importance of road safety awareness in the Summertime and around the holidays, and the upcoming River Park Concert happening in Hillsborough in October.

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Chapel Hill: The Land Use Management Ordinance Rewrite Draft Goes Live

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 16, 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, July 16. She discussed the release of the town’s long-awaited rewrite of the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO). She outlined the key tenants of the current document, and also recounted the history of the document and the reason for the rewrite. She previewed some community outreach on the document and talked about the timeline going forward. She also previewed some upcoming events and more.

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On Air Today: NCAE President Christina Cole on State Budget

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 16, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

North Carolina Association of Educators President Christina Cole spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 16. She discussed the recently passed state budget, and it’s implications for public education in the state. She discussed some of the nuance of the teacher’s pay raise, including the lack of retroactive pay, flat raises for veteran teachers, and more. She also talked about upcoming work of the NCAE.

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On Air Today: Tropical Terrariums Workshop with Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brew Bar Manager Paige McNeal

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 16, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brew Bar Manager Paige McNeal spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 16. They discussed upcoming events at Yonder, which includes the quarterly literary event “Noir at the Bar.” They also discussed a tropical drinks and tropical terrariums workshop led by 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey coming up on Sunday, July 19, and more.

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Orange County: July Meeting Honoring Jamezetta Bedford, Changes to to Longtime Homeowners Program

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 15, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Orange County Commissioner Sally Greene spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 16, discussing county news and events. She recapped the board’s July 9th meeting, which was their first since the passing of active commissioner Jamezetta Bedford. She discussed Bedford’s legacy and how she was remembered at the meeting. She also talked about some proposed changes to the county’s Longtime Homeowner’s Assistance Fund, the upcoming schedule for the commissioners, and more.

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