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Carrboro: Early Voting, Minority Enterprise Development, Halloween

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 25, 2024 | 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 25. She discussed early voting in Orange County. She also discussed a recent town proclamation of this week as Minority Enterprise Development Week. She also talked about upcoming Halloween activities in Carrboro, and more.

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 24, 2024 | 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, October 24. She discussed some of the work she has been doing as heat season comes to a close. She also talked about preparing for a global climate conference in Azerbaijan. She discussed the upcoming election and some of the impacts she is monitoring as the decision comes nearer. She previewed what she will be doing next, and more.

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Chapel Hill: No Putt-Putt, Early Voting, Climate Goals

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 24, 2024 | 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 24. She discussed early voting in the community, including an early voting event she appeared at along with science advocate Bill Nye. She also talked about the Putt-Putt Fun Center that was proposed, but is no longer coming to Chapel Hill. She discussed the town’s progress toward climate goals, upcoming events, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham Co. Public Health Department

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 24, 2024 | Chatham County Roundup

Information and Communication Specialist for Chatham County Public Health Department Kyle Chambers and Clinic Director Zach Deaton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 16. They talked about flu season in Chatham County, the importance of vaccines, how to protect yourself with rest and nutrition, and more.

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The 5:00 News–Early Voting, No Putt-Putt, Downtown Carrboro Reimagined

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 23, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the latest on early voting in Orange County. We also learn that the Putt-Putt Fun Center planned for Chapel Hill will not be happening. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on the town’s downtown area plan. In sports, UNC football Offensive Coordinator Chip Lindsay talks about how the team approached the bye week, and more.

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Orange County: Early Voting, First Responders in Western NC, Drakeford Library Complex

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 23, 2024 | 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, October 23. She discussed early voting in Orange Count so far, including her voting experience, and parking tips for Chapel of the Cross. She also discussed area first responders and support personnel helping in Western North Carolina with hurricane recovery. She talked about the Orange County Skills Center’s upcoming move to the Drakeford Library Complex, and more.

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Wonderful Water: OWASA Deputy Executive Director Monica Dodson

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 23, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Orange Water and Sewer Authority Deputy Executive Director Monica Dodson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 23. She discussed OWASA’s compliance with a 2021 rule requiring an inventory of all of the utility’s drinking water service lines. She shared that now lead was found in any of those service lines, but a little over 100 customers will need to have some pipes replaced. She discussed those processes and more.

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Speaking of Schools: CHCCS School Board Member Rani Dasi Talks School Bond and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 22, 2024 | Speaking of Schools

Chapel Hill Carroboro City Schools Board Member and Orange County Bond Education Committee Member Rani Dasi spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 22. She discussed the upcoming school infrastructure bond on the ballot for Orange County voters this fall. She talked about the importance of the bond, what it would pay for, and the repercussions of the districts not being able to upgrade facilities.

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Hillsborough: Early Voting, Trunk or Treat, Mayor’s House Haunted?

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 22, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 22. He discussed early voting in northern Orange County, including wait times at Orange Works and Effland-Cheeks Community Center. He also previewed some upcoming Halloween events around town, including a Trunk or Treat event hosted by the Hillsborough Police. He also discussed the history of his home in historic downtown Hillsborough, and why some people think it is haunted.

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The 5:00 News – Early Voting, Bonds, Re-Entry Simulation

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 21, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we get an update on early voting numbers in Orange County; we hear more information on the bond referendums on the ballot, we check in on local government meeting schedules, and more. We also hear a story on re-entry simulations for folks coming out of the criminal justice system in Orange County. In sports, field hockey stays hot and other weekend results from UNC sports.

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