Andrew Stuckey, Author at Chapelboro.com

Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp On Chatham Park South Village

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

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 13, discussing town news and events. He recapped the town board of commissioners meeting this week, which saw discussion of the design plan for Chatham Park’s South Village. He also discussed some recent challenges with Google Fiber contractors, previewed some upcoming town events, and more.

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Hillsborough: The Churton Street Project, Flush Fest Revisited, Police Summit

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 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, October 13, discussing town news and events. He recapped this week’s town board of commissioners meeting, which included an update on the Churton Street Projects, which would considerably upgrade infrastructure south of downtown. He also revisited last weekend’s Flush Fest, which is an annual event funding a global sanitation non profit. He discussed an upcoming police summit, and more.

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97.9 The Hill WCHL Presents Tabitha Meeks and Jesse Fox at Cat’s Cradle Back Room

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 13, 2026 | Arts, Entertainment, Town Square

For the first time in the history of 97.9 The Hill WCHL, we are presenting a show at Cat’s Cradle—and YOU are invited! On Sunday evening, November first, 97.9 The Hill WCHL Presents Tabitha Meeks and Jesse Fox at Cat’s Cradle Back Room. It will be an amazing night of community and live music with two of our favorite artists playing some of our absolute favorite songs.

The Evening News: Property Tax Revaluation Audit, Local Government Meetings, Basketball Begins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 12, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear more on the results of a property tax revaluation audit from the Orange County Commissioners. We check the rest of the local government meeting schedule, learn of an overnight road closure on I-40, and more. In sports, UNC Football finally gets a signature win under head coach Bill Belichick, the new look men’s basketball teams makes their exhibition debut, and more.

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Speaking of Schools: Sandra Blefko of Orange County Schools and Marlyn Valeiko of Orange County Civil Rights

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 12, 2026 | Speaking of Schools

Sandra Blefko, OCS Family and Community Outreach Coordinator and Marlyn Valeiko, Language Access & Community Specialist for Orange County spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 12. They discussed “Empoderando: Conectando con Nuestra Cultura,” a community event coming up at Orange High School on Wednesday night from 6-8 p.m. They discussed what people can expect at the event, how it came to be in the first place, and what future collaborations may happen between the school district and the Office of Civil Rights.

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The Evening News – Trial Update, Candidate Introductions, Football Preview

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 9, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the latest on the Hedgepeth Murder Trial. We also hear from Chatham County Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores as part of our Candidate Introduction series. In sports, we get a preview of UNC Football’s weekend road matchup with Pitt, and more.

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Carrboro: Bolin Creek Trail Plan, Curbside Composting, West End Poetry Festival

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 9, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, October 9. They discussed the latest on the Bolin Creek Trail Plan, which was a major topic of conversation at this week’s meeting of the Carrboro Town Council. Also from the council meeting, more on a proposed curbside composting program from the town, and more. She also previewed upcoming events in the community, including next weekend’s West End Poetry Festival and more.

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Climate Thursday: Haw River Assembly Executive Director Emily Sutton

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 8, 2026 | Climate Thursdays

Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly and the Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 8. She discussed some recent developments around sludge fields in Graham that have drastically compromised some residents’ drinking water, and the challenges around addressing that pollution and its impacts. She also discussed a property in Carrboro that will be turned into a wetlands in conjunction with the town of Carrboro, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Metro Mayors Conference, Fire Station and Affordable Housing, Senior Housing at Meadowmont

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 8, 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, October 8, discussing town news and events. She joined on the telephone from Asheville, where she is participating in the Metro Mayors Conference. She also recapped this week’s Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, which included approval of building a new fire station to replace Fire Station #4. She also discussed the affordable housing that would be a part of that project.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Breaks Down UNC at the ACC Tipoff in Charlotte

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 7, 2026 | 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 Wednesday, October 7. He discussed UNC at the ACC Tipoff in Charlotte. Head Coach Michael Malone was joined by players Jarin Stephenson and Neo Avadalas for media availability. Michael shared key takeaways from the Malone and the players, including why these particular players were chosen to come to the event, and more. He also discussed the quick turnaround to the first exhibition game, which will be Friday night in Greensboro.

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