Andrew Stuckey, Author at Chapelboro.com

Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioners Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 22, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 22. She discussed the recent meetings of the Chatham County Commissioners, which saw discussion of opioid settlement money, discussion of climate action, farmland preservations grants, and more. She also talked about the county’s switch over to Tri-River Water managing the county’s water, and more.

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Hillsborough: FEMA Funding Pulled, Sewage Spill, Climate Challenge Concludes

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 22, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 22. He discussed the recent loss of FEMA funding for a couple of crucial projects for the town of Hillsborough. He also discussed a recent sewage spill and the subsequent cleanup. He talked about the Hillsborough Climate Challenge, which wraps up today, including the likelihood that the challenge will be repeated next year, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 21, 2025 | 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 Monday, April 21. He discussed transfer portal news, including Ven-Allen Lubin’s decision to enter the portal while intending to return to UNC next season. He also discussed the diamond heels weekend road series win. He discussed several other UCN sports in lighting-round mode, and more.

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Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Board Vice Chair Riza Jenkins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 21, 2025 | Speaking of Schools

Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board Vice Chair Riza Jenkins spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 21. She discussed the latest in the process of identifying the district’s next superintendent. She also discussed the district’s current budget discussions, the next steps on the capital improvement plan, and more.

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Conversations We Need To Have: Anita Jones-McNair

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 21, 2025 | Conversations We Need To Have

Carroboro’s Chief Race and Equity Officer Anita Jones-McNair spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 21. She discussed some of the work her office has been doing over the last several months, including hosting a town hall conversation for community members to share their concerns about recent changes to policy at the federal and state level. She also talked about an internal program that allows town staff to learn more about non-profit organizations in the community. She discussed the town being named a finalist for the All-America City award, and the presentation the town will give in Denver as a finalist, and more.

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Carrboro: General Assembly Bills, OWASA Update, Advisory Boards

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 18, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 18, discussing town news and events. She discussed an update from town staff on some bills going through the General Assembly that would limit the scope of local and county governments. She also discussed an update from OWASA, talking about the likelihood that their budget will include raised rates. She also discussed some of the town advisory boards, and more.

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Robert’s Rules: NC House Minority Leader Robert Reives on State Budget and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 18, 2025 | Robert's Rules

North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative from Chatham County, Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 18. He discussed the latest on the state budget conversations. He also weighs in on the continued litigation surrounding the State Supreme Court seat that Republican Jefferson Griffin continues to contest in spite of losing the election by over 700 votes. He also talks about some of the coming federal cuts, including slashing PBS’s budget, and more.

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What’s Trending: Bucket Brigade, Bookstore Style

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 18, 2025 | What's Trending with Victor Lewis

97.9 The Hill’s Michael Koh and Andrew Stuckey fill in for Victor and Aaron. They discuss a recent bookstore move in a Michigan small town, which the independent book store had customers and community members pass all the books hand to hand bucket brigade-style from the old location to their new location. They discuss the practicality of the method, the logistics of such a move, and more.

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On Air Today: The ArtsCenter Youth Programs With Director Annalise Bocko, Coordinator Kiara Franklin, Lead Councilor Kaitlynn Beatty

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 18, 2025 | On Air Today

Filling in for Aaron, Andrew Stuckey welcomes The ArtsCenter in Carrboro’s Youth Programs Director Annalise Bocko, Youth Programs Coordinator Kiara Franklin, and ArtsCamp Manager and Lead After School Councilor Kaitlynn Beatty on Friday, April 18. They discussed camps at The ArtsCenter, including what activities campers take part in, what the day looks like, and volunteer opportunities. They also discussed their after school care options, including school bus transportation from CHCCS schools and more.

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The Morning News: Inclusive Playground, Proposed Sports Complex, Diamond Heels on the Road

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 18, 2025 | 6:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck, presenting the morning news. In this edition of the news, we learn of a Carrboro man’s arrest in Chatham County on charges of kidnapping and human trafficking involving a child. We hear about the ribbon-cutting on an inclusive playground in Chapel Hill. We hear a story on a proposed 600,000 sq. foot youth sports complex in Pittsboro, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels hit the road for a three game series at Virginia Tech, a tar heels competes in the gymnastics national tournament, and more.

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