News on the Hill with Andrew Stuckey

The 5:00 News – Deadly House Fire, Chapel Hill Bond Referendum, County Manager Retires

Posted by | Apr 18, 2024 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of an overnight housefire in Chapel Hill that left one person dead. We also hear a story on a possible bond referendum from the Chapel Hill Town Council. We learn of the retirement of Orange County Manager Bonnie Hammersley, VinFast hits a snag in Chatham County, and more. In sports, we look ahead to the Spring Football game, UNC Women’s Basketball gets a decorated recruit, and more.

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On Air Today: Director of Orange County Libraries Erin Sapienza

Posted by | Apr 18, 2024 |

Director of Orange County Libraries Erin Sapienza spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 18. She discussed the process for opening the new Southern Branch of the Orange County Library when the 203 S. Greensboro project later this year in Carrboro. She talked about the process of getting the materials, including books for the library. She also talked about the input the library was able to give in the design of their future space, and how it will be unique to the library. She discussed staffing of the new library, expected timelines, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Response to UNC DEI Ban, Budget and Bond Updates, Affordable Senior Housing

Posted by | Apr 18, 2024 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April, 18. She discussed town’s recent legislative breakfast. She also talked about the latest developments in budget and bond conversations amongst the council. She talked about a project coming to Legion Road that will allow for affordable housing for seniors. She responded to UNC’s potential banning of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. She also talked about upcoming town events, activities, and more.

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Wonderful Water: Monica Dodson on New PFAS Standards

Posted by | Apr 18, 2024 |

OWASA’s Water Supply and Treatment Manager Monica Dodson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 17. She discussed the new EPA limits on PFAS in drinking water, and what that means for OWASA and OWASA’s customers. She talked about how they currently treat drinking water for PFAS, what steps they will take going forward, and more.

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On Air Today: Brad Freeman, Yvonne Lue, and Whopper From PetPalsNC

Posted by | Apr 17, 2024 |

Executive Director of PetPalsNC Brad Freeman and PPNC Board Member and Certified Therapy Dog Handler Yvonne Lue and Therapy Dog Whopper spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 17. They discussed their organization’s purpose, which is to provide free therapy dog services to schools. They also previewed a fundraiser coming up on April 21st at Cptain John’s Dockside Restaurant in Chapel Hill.

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Orange County: County Manager To Retire, Educating Voters on School Bond, and More

Posted by | Apr 17, 2024 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 17. She discussed the recently announced retirement of Town Manager Bonnie Hammersley. She also discussed the most recent meeting of the board of commissioners, which included discussion of the HOME Investment Partnership Program, and upsate to the Lands Legacy Action Plan, and doing some voter education on the upcoming school bond referendum. She also discussed the upcoming opening of the 203 S. Greensboro building in Carrboro, which will house the Southern Branch of the Orange County Library, Carrboro Parks and Rec, and more.

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On Air Today: Ackland Presents Selected Works by the MFA Class of 2024

Posted by | Apr 16, 2024 |

Associate Curator for Contemporary Art and Special Projects at the Ackland Art Museum Lauren Turner and UNC-Chapel Hill 2024 MFA Graduates in Studio Art Mark Anthony Brown Jr. and Matthew Troyer joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 16. They discussed Thursday’s Opening Reception: Selected Works by the MFA Class of 2024. Brown and Troyer discussed their work and what it means to have it shown in museums like the Ackland. They also discussed the work of two other MFA graduates also showing at the reception, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard Talks Budget, Taxes, and Arts

Posted by | Apr 16, 2024 |

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 16. She discussed a budget work session the county commissioners had earlier this week, where they learned of increased budget requests for Chatham County Schools and the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office. She also talked about some presentations at the county commissioners received about preserving agricultural land in Chatham County, and more.

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Hillsborough: Final Week of Climate Challenge, State of the Town, and More

Posted by | Apr 16, 2024 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 16. He discussed the most recent round of events in the Hillsborough Climate Challenge, and previewing many of the upcoming events. He also talked about culminating celebration to be held on Sunday. He also talked about preparing for next week’s State of the Town Address, which will be his first as mayor. He talked about longtime town employee David “Tiny” Moore, who is retiring soon, and much more.

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The 5:00 News – Greene Tract, International Visit to CHHS, Deja Kelly’s Future

Posted by | Apr 15, 2024 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn about the next step for the Greene Tract in Chapel Hill. We also hear a story on the spouse of the Japanese Prime Minister visiting Chapel Hill High School, learn of East Chapel Hill’s Robotics team competing in a championship, and more. In sports, we hear from Deborah Stroman on what comes next from Deja Kelly, recap the weekend in UNC sports, and more.

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