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Climate Thursday: Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 9, 2026 | Climate Thursdays

Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly and the Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 9. She discussed the impacts of Tropical Depression Chantal, one year later. She recalled her memories of the night of the flooding. She also discussed the Haw River Assembly’s initial response, which involved setting up well water testing throughout the community. She also discussed the lasting impacts a year later, and more.

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Carrboro Fire Chief Will Potter on Chantal Anniversary and Ongoing Recovery – Climate Thursday

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 2, 2026 | Climate Thursdays

Carrboro Fire Chief Will Potter joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, July 2 to discuss the town government and community’s ongoing recovery from Tropical Storm Chantal.

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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 25, 2026 | Climate Thursdays

Inside Climate News North Carolina Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 25. She discussed some of her recent reporting, including a chemical company polluting a creek in Durham, an energy provider proposing a pipeline in Chatham County, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Town of Chapel Hill’s Mike Miller, John Richardson, and Kanen Lawson

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 21, 2026 | Climate Thursdays

Town of Chapel Hill Fire Inspector Mike Miller, Community Sustainability Manager John Richardson, and Community Safety Public Information Officer Kanen Lawson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 21. They discussed Heat Awareness Week, highlighting actions that individuals can take to prepare for the heat, as well as systems the town government has in place to help mitigate the effects of extreme heat, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 30, 2026 | Climate Thursdays

Inside Climate News North Carolina Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 30. She discussed some of her recent reporting, which includes analysis of tax break’s received by data mining facilities, including Duke Energy. She also discussed some upcoming reporting on a pipeline being planned across Chatham County, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Riverkeeper Emily Sutton of the Haw River Assembly (Apr. 2, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 2, 2026 | Climate Thursdays

Haw Riverkeeper and Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly Emily Sutton speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, Apr. 2.

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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 26, 2026 | Climate Thursdays

Inside Climate News reporter covering North Carolina Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 26, discussing some of her recent reporting. She discussed a recent rezoning approval in Stokes County that would allow a large data center to be constructed. The story includes details of multiple missteps, and a lawsuit filed against the county. She also discussed recent reporting on pollution in Third Fork Creek in Durham, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 19, 2026 | Climate Thursdays

Inside Climate News Reporter covering North Carolina Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 19. She discussed some of her recent reporting, including the latest on the state’s regulation of 1,4 dioxane. She also previewed some of her upcoming reporting, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 17, 2026 | Climate Thursdays

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 17, discussing county news and events. She discussed the county commissioners’ recent decision to place a moratorium on the construction of data centers in Chatham County. She also talked about the most recent meeting of the county commissioners, which saw the board giving the go ahead to the creation of a new park near Moncure, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 30, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 30. She discussed some of her recent reporting. That includes a recent article that outlines a public hearing the EPA held on holding the City of Asheboro accountable for “forever chemicals” in drinking water. She also talked about an article outlining the Trump Administration taking away climate grants that had already been awarded. She previewed an upcoming article about plans to build a data center just south of Chatham County, and more.

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