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The 5:00 News – Local Government Meetings, Overdose Awareness, Chapel Hill Budget

Posted by | Jun 23, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we check our local government meeting schedule, including the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners. We hear a story on Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell helping prevent an overdose death. We hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Tem Amy Ryan on the Budget, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh Reviews the Year in UNC Sports

Posted by | Jun 23, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 23. He reviewed the academic year in sports for UNC, including in-depth looks at the Football season and coaching change. He also discussed both men’s and women’s basketball, Field Hocky, Women’s Tennis, and more.

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Stroman on Sports: The NBA Finals, and More

Posted by | Jun 20, 2025 |

Deborah Strom spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 20. They discussed the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder, which will go to a decisive game 7 Sunday night. They also touched on some UNC Sports, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Drowning in Chatham, Chapel Hill Budget, State Housing Bill

Posted by | Jun 20, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear of a tragic drowning in Chatham County near the B. Everett Jordan Dam. We also hear of Chatham County Commissioners plan to honor George Moses Horton along 15-501 through the county. We hear about the Chapel Hill Town Council narrowly passing their budget, a new housing bill going through the statehouse, and more. In sports we hear from UNC football safety Will Hardy, and more.

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Carrboro: Juneteenth Celebration, Downtown Area Plan, All-America City Awards

Posted by | Jun 20, 2025 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 20, discussing town news and events. She talked about the combined Juneteenth celebration with Chapel Hill, which was at Carrboro Town Commons on Thursday. She also discussed a report from town staff on the Downtown Area Plan, which could include turning Weaver Street into a pedestrian mall. She discussed approval of a residential building on North Greensboro St., prepping for the All-America City Awards presentation in Denver, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Budget Narrowly Passes, Juneteenth, Upcoming Events

Posted by | Jun 20, 2025 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Tem Amy Ryan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 20. She discussed yesterday’s Juneteenth celebration in Carrboro, which was combined celebration for the two towns. She also discussed the town budget, which narrowly passed the town council in a vote on Wednesday. She discussed the challenges the budget process posed, and how that may affect future budgets. She also previewed some upcoming community events, and more.

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The 5:00 News – 828 MLK, Orange County Budget, Juneteenth

Posted by | Jun 18, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn the latest on the Town’s efforts to remediate coal ash at 828 MLK Jr. Blvd. We also hear details on the recently passed Orange County Budget, the latest on an affordable housing project coming to Hillsborough, and details on Chapel Hill and Carrboro’s Juneteenth celebration on Thursday. In sports, the UNC Women’s Basketball team adds another player to next year’s roster, several athletes get individual honors, and more.

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Orange County: Budget Passes, New EMS Station, Job Fair

Posted by | Jun 18, 2025 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 18. She discussed details of the county budget, which passed with unanimous support this week. She also talked about the opening of a new EMS station in Orange County, a new affordable housing development from Orange Habitat, an upcoming Job Fair, and a new mini-park opening this weekend. She also talked about upcoming community events and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioners Karen Howard

Posted by | Jun 17, 2025 |

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 18. She discussed the passage of the budget for Chatham County, including what she is most proud of in the budget. She discussed the latest on Wolfspeed as that company cuts positions as part of a Chapter 11 restructuring. She also talked about new “Welcome to Chatham County” signs that will be put on 15-501, and more.

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Hillsborough: Mayor Mark Bell Helps First Responders Save Overdose Victim

Posted by | Jun 17, 2025 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 17, discussing town news and events. He told the story of seeing an incapacitated individual and calling first responders, who ultimately administered a life-saving dose of Naloxone. He talked about the need for more awareness around what to do in a situation like that, and the value of having overdose treatments available. He also discussed a recent assault in a a homeless encampment on the south side of Hillsborough. He also discussed upcoming community events and more.

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