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On Air Today: Beatrice Parker of BrightPath Solutions and DeMarcus Powell of Squeaky Clean Auto Detailing

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 10, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

BrightPath Solutions Program Manager Beatrice Parker and DeMarcus Powell of Squeaky Clean Auto Detailing spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 10. They discussed the training provided by BrightPath Solutions for small business owners and entrepreneurs, and how that has a direct impact on the businesses. They also discussed next opportunities provided by BrightPath Solutions, and more.

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On Air Today: UNC Cross Country and Track And Field Star Parker Wolfe

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 4, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

University of North Carolina Cross Country and Track and Field Star Parker Wolfe spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 3. He discussed his recent victory at the Nuttycombe Invitational in Wisconsin. He also discussed falling just short of the Olympic team, some of his favorite courses to run, and more.

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On Air Today: First Vice Chair of the NC Democratic Party Jonah Garson

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 2, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

First Vice Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party Jonah Garson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 2. He discussed the recent storm recovery in Western North Carolina. He also talked about the Democratic Party’s strategy through the end of the election, key races in the state, the effect the recent Mark Robinson scandal might have on other races on the ballot, and more.

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Conversations We Need To Have – Carrboro Chief Race and Equity Officer Anita Jones-McNair

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 30, 2024 | Conversations We Need To Have, On Air Today (PM)

Carrboro Chief Race and Equity Officer Anita Jones-McNair spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 30. She discussed the importance of normalizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work on a day-to-day basis, the value at looking at issues through a racial equity lens, some of the work her office is doing, and more.

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On Air Today: Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood on Local Support for Western NC

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 30, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday September 30. He discussed the North Carolina Sheriff’s Association supporting the counties in western North Carolina still recovering from Hurricane Helene. He talked about visiting Henderson County to offer support, the next steps for the recovery process, and the personal impact of seeing a colleague and a community in despair.

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On Air Today: Wonderful Water With OWASA’s Katie Hall and DHHS’s Kennedy Holt

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 30, 2024 | On Air Today (PM), Wonderful Water

Orange Water and Sewer Authority’s Public Information Officer Katie Hall and Department of Health and Human Services Toxicologist Kennedy Holt spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 30. They discussed the third community chat on PFAS hosted by OWASA, which will be Wednesday, October 2 at the Chapel Hill Public Library.

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Conversations We Need to Have with Shenekia Weeks, Chapel Hill’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 23, 2024 | Conversations We Need To Have

Town of Chapel Hill Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Shenekia Weeks spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 23. She discussed her journey to Chapel Hill and DEI work. She also discussed the different outcomes for people of color in our community, and what changes would be necessary to change those outcomes. She also talked about some of the work her office is currently doing to address equity issues in our community, and more.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Reviews the Sports Weekend

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

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 23. He discussed this past weekend’s historic loss to James Madison at Kenan Stadium. He discussed how the game played out, the reaction from head coach Mack Brown, and what likely comes next for the program. He also discussed results from other sports over the weekend, where the Tar Heels stayed hot with wins by Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Field Hockey, and Volleyball.

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Conversations We Need To Have: Paul Slack Talks DEI and Institutional Frameworks

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 16, 2024 | Conversations We Need To Have, On Air Today (PM), Town Square

Orange County Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 17. He discussed his journey to diversity, equity, and inclusion work. He also discussed the recent cut of DEI positions at universities including the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He discussed the importance of having equity and inclusion framework in institutions, what is lost when those frameworks are removed, and more.