Andrew Stuckey, Author at Chapelboro.com

Climate Thursday: Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 13, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 13. She discussed some of the recent work she has been doing, including meeting with Republican leaders in the U.S. Congress to learn what their legislative priorities are, particularly in relation to heat policy. She also talked about other federal actions from the Trump Administration and how they may affect research institutions. She talked about some upcoming international travel and consulting she will be doing, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Town Council Meeting, Everywhere To Everywhere Greenways, NC Mayors Association

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 13, 2025 | 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, February 13, discussing town news and events. She talked about Wednesday night’s town council meeting, which included a discussion of the town’s everywhere to everywhere greenways plan and more. She discussed this week’s North Carolina Mayors’ Association meeting in Chapel Hill, discussed upcoming budget work for the town as budget season draws near, and more.

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Orange County: Partnership to End Homelessness, Honoring Lynching Victims, Drakeford Library Opening

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 12, 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, February 12, discussing county news and events. She shared an update from the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness, the upcoming opening of the Drakeford Library Complex, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 11, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 11, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recent Town Board of Commissioners meeting, which included recognition for the Communications and Emergency Management Department, a revamp of the town website, and a new map that shows future developments coming to Pittsboro. He also talked about a discussion of affordable housing in Chatham Park, and more.

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Hillsborough: Tourism Still Recovering, Ordinance Against Feeding Wild Animals

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 11, 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, February 12, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recent Board of Commissioners meeting, which saw a presentation on planning, tourism, and economic development. He discussed how hotel stays in Hillsborough have still not reached pre-pandemic levels and more. He also discussed the town passing an ordinance that prohibits feeding wildlife other than the use of birdfeeders for songbirds, and more.

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On Air Today: Monet Richardson Community Foundation Club from ECHHS

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 7, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

Monet Richardson Community Foundation Club Members Mone’t Peaks and Laney Garber, Club Advisor Susan Little, and Board Liaison Sondra Komada spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 6. They discussed the 4th Annual Monet Richardson Community Foundation’s “Running With The Angels” 5k Run & Walk, coming up on Saturday April 26 at East Chapel Hill High School.

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Robert’s Rules: NC House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives Talks General Assembly and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 6, 2025 | Robert's Rules

NC House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 6. He discussed the business of the General Assembly, particularly as it relates to state budget questions, including the discrepancy between Governor Stein’s proposal for Western North Carolina aid compared to the Republican-led General Assembly’s. He also talked about the impact of some of the recent federal actions from the white house, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Services With Federal Funds, Black History Month, New Downtown Park

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 6, 2025 | 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, February 6, discussing town news and events. She talked about the numerous town services that rely on federal funds to support the community. She discussed Black History Month activities around town, including an event with Chapel Hill Transit on Monday. She talked about plans for a new downtown park at Rosemary and Columbia, talked about downtown businesses, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Med Deli Open Date Targeted, Change at the Top For CHCCS, GM for MBB

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 5, 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 from Med Deli and The Story Venue owner Jamil Kadoura on when he plans to reopen Med Deli’s West Franklin Street location. We learn more about Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Superintendent Nyah Hamlett stepping down at the end of the year. We learn about a positive rabies test in Orange County, hear about a forum on low barrier housing, and more. In sports, UNC Men’s Basketball looks to add staff including a General Manager, several Tar Heel athletes earn individual honors, and more.

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Orange County: Development Update, Black History Month, Ag Summit

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 5, 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, February 5, discussing county news and events. She talked about Tuesday night’s meeting of the county commissioners, which included discussion of a development proposal and more. She talked about upcoming Black History Month events, an Ag Summit for Orange County, and more.

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