Sofia Edelman, the communications manager for PORCH Chapel Hill, joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 13.
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Read More“On The Porch” Host and former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 11. He discussed recent real estate trends in Chatham and Orange County. He also discussed some of the recent news around Pittsboro, including the future route change for 15-501 through town, and more.
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Read More97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of several cuts to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion positions and budgets across the UNC System, including 20 positions at UNC. We also hear from local DEI professionals about the importance of confronting DEI issues in our community. We hear a story on the start of construction on South Creek, a large development near Southern Village. In sports, we hear from UNC Football Head Coach Mack Brown on quarterback Conner Harrell, and more.
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Read MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 11. She discussed Tuesday night’s meeting of the Orange County Commissioners, including their discussion of long term land use through 2055. She talked about how this plan impacts neighboring municipalities, and the opportunity for public feedback. She also talked about the outside agency funding, appointments to various boards and commissions, and more.
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Read MoreNorth Carolina Sports Network’s David Glenn spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 11. He discussed UNC Football’s 2-0 start, and the implications of the change at quarterback after the season-ending injury to Max Johnson left the job for Conner Harrell. He also discussed some questions that have been answered in the first two games. He discussed the special career that running back Omarion Hampton is carving out, previewing a column Glenn wrote for Chapelboro.com. He looked ahead to this weekend’s matchup against NC Central, and more.
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Read More97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story about Chapel Hill Transit turning 50 years old, and some upcoming community celebrations to mark the occasion. We also hear from Carrboro Town Councilmember Danny Nowell as the town takes up the question of charging for downtown parking. Tom Jensen weighs in on what to watch for in potential post- presidential debate analysis. In sports, we get new polls for several UNC teams, and more.
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Read MorePittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 9. He discussed the recent business of the town council, including a final go ahead to moving 15-501 to bypass downtown Pittsboro. He also discussed some personnel changes, as the Public Information Officer and Emergency Manager will now be a director level position, and the town will hire a Communications Specialist. He also talked about adding a downtown support staff member, some upcoming town events, and more.
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Read MoreHillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 10. He discussed the recent town board of commissioners meeting, including signing off on a rezoning for some development at Waterstone South on the south end of town. He also gave an update on the town’s Strategic Plan, discussed a community satisfaction award the town recently received, previewed the upcoming Hog Day event, and more.
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The topic of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has become a hot-button issue in Chapel Hill over the course of 2024. The fallout of divestment of funding at UNC has restarted old discourse and begun new conversations about how these issues are handled at every level.
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Read MoreExecutive Director of Chatham Arts Cheryl Chamblee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 9. She discussed the 10th anniversary of Chatham Arts Artists in Schools Initiative, which puts local artists in residence at schools in Chatham County. She discussed the program expanding to 14 schools in Chatham, with the eventual goal of serving every school in the Chatham County School District. The Arts Council announced this year’s roster of artists this week as part of Arts in Education Week. She shared specific stories of the program’s impact, what comes next for the program, and more.
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