Andrew Stuckey, Author at Chapelboro.com

Chapel Hill: LUMO Update, Pope Road Closure, Vehicle Break-Ins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 17, 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, September 17. She discussed the latest meeting of the Town Council, which saw an update on the Everywhere to Everywhere Greenways initiative, and another lengthy deep dive into the Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite, and more. She also discussed the once again delayed Pope Road reopening, a recent slew of vehicle break-ins, and more.

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Orange County: Land Use Retreat, Joint Meeting, Work Session

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 16, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 16, discussing county news and events. She recapped several meetings the county commissioners had in the past week, including a retreat on the Land Use 2050 Plan, a joint meeting with the Chapel Hill Town Council on a zoning request for a church, and the board’s regular work session. She also previewed upcoming county events and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp Recaps Meeting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 15, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97. 9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 15, discussing town news and events. He recapped the recent board of commissioners meeting, which included an economic development update, an annual update on Chatham Park, discussion of the Downtown Master Plan, and more. The board also received a presentation on the new Town Hall renderings as they continue the process of building a new government center for the town.

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Hillsborough: Town Board Reconvenes, Hog Day, Community Survey

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 15, 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, September 8. He discussed the closure of a longtime downtown business and the general state of local businesses in the downtown area. He also previewed next week’s meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, as they begin their regular fall meeting schedule. He also previewed upcoming events, and more.

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Speaking of Schools: Rachel Rossi and Jennifer Tang from Glenwood PTA (September 14, 2026)

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 14, 2026 | On Air Today (PM), Speaking of Schools

Glenwood Elementary School PTA President Rachel Rossi and Secretary Jennifer Tang spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 14. The discussed the school’s STEAMM Specialist class, which supports the Mandarin programs at the school. They talked about what makes the class unique, the highly qualified instructor, and the likelihood that the class will be gone after the closure of Glenwood next year. They also talked about the start of the school year for Glenwood families, and more.

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The Morning News: Local Government, Vehicle Break-Ins, Football Wins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 14, 2026 | 6:00 News

Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news, including: A busy day in the local government meeting schedule including Orange County Commissioners, two area school boards, and the Pitssboro Board of Commissions. We hear from Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, NC House Minority Leader Robert Reives, and get an update on weekend crime news. In sports, the UNC Football team wins big, and more.

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The Evening News: LUMO Discussions, Carolina Covenant, Football Preview

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 11, 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 Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on the initial council discussion of the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO). We hear from Chancellor Lee Roberts on how many Carolina Covenant scholars are in this year’s freshman class, and more. In sports, women’s soccer opens ACC play with a win, football prepares for their home opener, and more.

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On Air Today: Former Simpsons Writer and Showrunner Bill Oakley

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 11, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Former Simpsons writer and showrunner Bill Oakley spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 11. He discussed this weekend’s “Steamed Hams–The 30th Anniversary Live Show,” and “An American Culinary Curiosity Dinner,” which will both be taking place at the Fullsteam Theatre in Durham this week. He discussed his time on the Simpsons, what to expect at the events, and more.

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Carrboro: Council Meeting Preview, Community Composting, Second Fridays ArtWalk

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 11, 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, September 11, discussing town news and events. She talked about the Second Fridays ArtWalk happening downtown tonight, and the vibrancy that provides the downtown area. She also discussed a new community composting program that provides compost drop-off locations around the county. She previewed the coming Tuesday’s Town Council meeting, which will be the first since early in the summer, and more.

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The Evening News: Poet Laureate Applications, School Bus Assignments, College Basketball

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 10, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news we hear a story on the open application for Chapel Hill Poet Laureate. We also hear more on the CHCCS School Bus assignment saga to start the school year. A missing person is located injured near the Haw River just outside of Pittsboro, and more. In sports, we hear from UNC head basketball coach Michael Malone, update results from fall sports, and more.

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