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Orange County: Budget Amendments, Memorial Day, Upcoming Public Hearing

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 27, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 27, discussing county news and events. She discussed the recent movement on the budget, which as seen a flurry of amendments as commissioners and staff try to reconcile some tough budget choices without raising property taxes. She also previewed the upcoming public hearing on the budget, reviewed Memorial Day events in our community, and more.

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Carrboro: Budget Pressures, Budget Timeline, Freight Train Blues

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 22, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 22, discussing town news and events. She talked about the upcoming Freight Train Blues concert, which was moved indoors to the Drakeford Library Complex due to threatening weather. She also gave an update on the town’s budget, which recommends cuts to non-profits and other financial pressures, leading some council members to consider a tax increase. She talked about the budget timeline and more.

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On Air Today: Heat Awareness Week with Chatham County Environmental Health Director James Tiger

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 22, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Chatham County Public Health Department Environmental Health Director James Tiger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 22. He discussed heat awareness week, helping residents prepare and understand the health risks that come with extreme temperatures. He also discussed some institutional resources the county offers to help folks stay safe during the hottest part of the year, 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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Chapel Hill: Budget Updates, Climate Action Plan, 150 Jobs Downtown

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 21, 2026 | 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, May 21, discussing town news and events. She gave an update on the town budget after a public hearing earlier in the week. She also discussed updates to the town’s climate action plan, and incentives package for Blue Sky Robotics to bring 150 jobs to their headquarters downtown. She also talked about the upcoming Memorial Day holiday and more.

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Anderson Clayton on N.C. Democratic Party’s General Election Preparation — On Air Today (May 20, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 20, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party Anderson Clayton joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, May 20.

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Hillsborough: Budget Update, Tax Increase, Water and Sewer

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 19, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 19, discussing town news and events. He talked about the latest budget conversations for the town, which include the town board asking the town manager for a tax increase. He discussed the timeline for the updated budget, other upcoming town events, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard on Budget, Pipeline, and Fearrington Preserve

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 19, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 20, discussing county news and events. She recapped the county’s recent budget budget recommendation, with specific discussion of school funding. She also previewed an upcoming budget meeting in Siler City. She also discussed the county’s decision to keep the Fearrington Preserve conversation going through July to continue to get community feedback. She discussed opposition to a proposed pipeline, and more.

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Alison Friedman on Carolina Performing Arts’ New Festival — On Air Today (May 19, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 19, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Alison Friedman of Carolina Performing Arts, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, May 19 to bring details of a new festival.

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Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks on Public Hearing, Graduation, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 18, 2026 | Speaking of Schools

Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 18. He discussed the upcoming public hearing on the decision surrounding possible closure of one of the district’s elementary schools. He shared that due to public interest, the meeting has been moved to Smith Middle School from the Lincoln Center. The meeting will still be on Thursday, May 21. He also talked about graduation and other important end-of-year events.

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