Andrew Stuckey, Author at Chapelboro.com

Hillsborough: Dog Costume Contest and Easter Egg Hunt, Climate Challenge, River Hazard Mitigation

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 8, 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 8. He previewed a Hillsborough Police event coming up at Gold Park this weekend that will include an easter egg hunt and a dog costume contest. He also discussed several of the Hillsborough Climate Challenge Events coming up this week. He talked about a virtual public meeting on mitigating hazards in the Haw and Eno rivers, previewed the next board of commissioners meeting, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Ian Jackson to the Portal, Hands Off 25, E-Bike Library

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 7, 2025 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we hear a story about the recent Hands Off 25 rallies against the Trump Administration, including conversations with people at the event in Chapel Hill. We hear about an e-bike lending program from the town of Chapel Hill, check the local government meeting schedule, and more. In sports, UNC Men’s Basketball star freshman Ian Jackson has entered the transfer portal, Women’s Lacrosse moves up to number one after a big win, and more.

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Conversations We Need To Have: Orange County Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 7, 2025 | Conversations We Need To Have

Orange County’s Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday April 7. He discussed the current work of his office, which includes a successful event for Women’s History Month in March. He also talked about some upcoming events. They also talked about how they came to support the work of social justice and equity for underrepresented groups, and more.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Reviews the Sports Weekend

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 7, 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 7. He discussed events from the weekend in UNC sports, including the women’s lacrosse team beating top ranked Boston College to become the top team in the country. He also talked about a historic weekend series for the Diamond Heels against Duke. He also talked about the men’s lacrosse team as they remain in the national rankings, and more.

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On Air Today: Anne and Demetrius Grandel From Bricks & Minifigs Durham

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 7, 2025 | On Air Today

Anne and Demetrius Grandel, owners of Bricks & Minifigs Durham spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey, filling in for Aaron Keck. They discussed an upcoming event at Bricks & Minifigs Durham on May 4. The store will celebrate Star Wars Day by having all the inventory in the store be Star Wars themed for that day. They will have new and used contemporary and vintage sets. In addition to the Star Wars events, they discussed other upcoming plans for the store, including new birthday party experiences, and how the store did during the holidays, and more.

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The Morning News: UNC Provost Steps Down, Carrboro Tackles Affordable Housing, Diamond Heels Beat Duke

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 4, 2025 | 6:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with The Morning News. In This edition of the news, we learn that UNC Provost Chris Clemens will be stepping down in May. We hear from Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezeetta Bedford on the county’s 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan, we hear a story on Carrboro’s plan for affordable housing, and more. In sports, the UNC Baseball Team gets a dramatic win against Duke to kick off a busy Tar Heel sports weekend, Women’s Lacrosse hosts the number one team in the nation, and more.

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The Morning News: Rebuilding Western NC, Pittsboro Budget, Transfer Portal

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 3, 2025 | 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, we hear a story on how UNC’s Carolina Across 100 Initiative is aiding the Western North Carolina recovery from Hurricane Helene. We hear from Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on the town’s early budget process, Carrboro is a finalist for a civic award, and UNC is named a “New Ivy” for the second year in a row. In sports, Hubert Davis talks transfer portal recruiting philosophy as the Tar Heels begin to build next season’s roster, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Chatham vs. Summit, Transfer Portal, Diamond Heels No-Hitter

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 2, 2025 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn of Chatham County’s response to a lawsuit alleging they denied a church’s rezoning request for religious reasons. We hear a Carolina Connection story on the impact of a proposed TikTok ban. We hear from House Minority Leader Robert Reives on the current work of the General Assembly, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels throw a no-hitter, the men’s basketball team makes an add from the transfer portal, and more.

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Orange County: Transportation Priorities, Capital Improvement 10 Year Plan

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 2, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 2, discussing county news and events. She discussed the recent meeting of the county board of commissioners, which included decisions about transportation priorities for the county, a presentation on the county’s 10-year Capital Improvement Plan, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill’s Aubrey Williams and Jada Jarillo Talk T-Shirt Design Contest

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 2, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill Station Manager Aubrey Williams and Marketing and Operations Manager Jada Jarillo joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 2. They discussed the Third Annual 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com T-Shirt Design Contest presented by The ArtsCenter. Aubrey shared her inspiration for the T-shirt design contest, and everyone shared their favorite designs from past contests. They also discussed the May 11 deadline, the $979 prize money, and more.

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