Andrew Stuckey, Author at Chapelboro.com

Carrboro: Fall Weather and Festival Season, Elections and Interactive Voting Tool, Council Meeting Preview

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 2, 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, October 2, discussing town news and events. She discussed he successful Carrboro Music Festival and looked ahead to the upcoming West End Poetry Festival. She also discussed the upcoming election and the importance of having a plan for voting, which could include Carrboro’s new interactive voting tool. She also previewed the upcoming meeting of the town council set for Tuesday of next week, and more.

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The Evening News: Judicial Forum, Alert Carolina, School Board Meeting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 1, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from local leader Rani Dasi on an upcoming Judicial Candidate Forum. We hear a Carolina Connection story on the Alert Carolina system and criticism of it’s (lack of) use earlier this year. In local government, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education meets tonight. Among other agenda items, they will swear in new board member Tongde Wu. We also hear a local business update, and more. In sports, we hear from newcomer Angelo Brizzi, and more.

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Climate Thursday: John Richardson and Brennan Bouma from the Town of Chapel Hill

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 1, 2026 | Climate Thursdays

Town of Chapel Hill Sustainability Manager John Richardson and Sustainability Analyst Brennan Bouma spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 1. They discussed an ongoing update to the town’s Climate Action Plan, which includes getting feedback from town residence. They discussed what the update entails, how people can get involved, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Inter-City Visit, LUMO Update, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 1, 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 1, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent Inter-City visit organized by the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill Carrboro, in which community leaders visited Charlottesville, Virginia. She discussed some of the key takeaways, noticeable similarities, potential ideas to incorporate going forward. She also talked about the group’s experience riding Bus Rapid Transit in Richmond. She updated the LUMO rewrite process, looked at some upcoming town events, and more.

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Orange County: Commissioner Jean Hamilton and NC State Representative Renee Price

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 30, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast, Forum On The Hill

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton and North Carolina District 50 Representative Renee Price joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 30th, as part of a special presentation of The Forum on The Hill. They discussed the proposed constitutional amendment requiring limits on property tax increases by local governments, which will appear on the ballot in November. They discussed the mechanism of the proposed law the way it is currently written, and outlined the possible outcomes and implications if the amendment were to pass, and more.

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On Air Today: North Carolina Sports Network’s David Glenn on “Protect College Sports Act”

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 30, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

North Carolina Sports Network’s David Glenn spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 30. He broke down the “Protect College Sports Act” measuring the good and bad in the bill. He discussed the likelihood of the bill passing, and what the implications will be for the college landscape if it becomes law. He also talked about takeaways from UNC Football through three games, what he’s looking forward to from the men’s basketball team, and more.

Conversations We Need to Have – Orange County Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 29, 2026 | Conversations We Need To Have

Orange County Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 29. He discussed the work his office has been working on, including increasing communication and accountability systems. He also discussed upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month activities, a partnership with Orange County Schools, and more.

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The Morning News – Medical Debt Relief From Binkley Baptist, School Board and Commissioners Meet, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 29, 2026 | 6:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. Included in this edition of the news, more on a program from Binkley Baptist Church to honor senior pastor Marcus McFaul by establishing a medical debt relief fund. We also look at the local government meeting schedule, which includes a joint meeting of the two county school boards and the county commissioners, and more. In sports, a Tar Heel golfer sets a record, Bill Belichick responds to corrective actions in his program, and more.

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On Air Today: Chapel Hill Media Group CEO Aubrey Williams Stranded on the Outer Banks

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 28, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Chapel Hill Media Group CEO and 97.9 The Hill General Manager Aubrey Williams spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 28. She discussed being stuck on Hatteras Island after a storm washed out North Carolina Highway 12, limiting access to the island to just a few ferries. She talked about waiting in line for a ferry before eventually deciding to wait for the road to reopen on Wednesday, and more.

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Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Board Chair Riza Jenkins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 28, 2026 | Speaking of Schools

Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board Chair Riza Jenkins spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 28. She discussed the recent process of filling the vacant school board seat after Rani Dasi’s appointment to the Orange County Commissioners. She also discussed welcoming new board member Tongde Wu. She discussed upcoming feedback opportunities for the community as the board considers elementary school redistricting, updates the early school year transportation situation, and more.

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