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On Air Today: Bridging The Gap With Orange Partnership

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 7, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Orange Parntership Intern Vidya Kasthuri and Orange County System of Care Coordinator Laurie Williamson with the Orange Partnership joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 6. They discussed ways to bridge the gap on conversations between parents and teens about drug and alcohol use, the importance of discussing mental health, what schools are doing to help students, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Ice Hockey Club Arena Plan, Local Government Meetings, Chic-Fil-A Opens

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 5, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we take a look at the local government meeting schedule for Thursday. We hear from State Senator Graig Meyer on budget work coming from the General Assembly. We also hear from heat expert Ashley Ward on the need for federal rules to protect workers from increasingly dangerous temperatures. We hear a story on the UNC Ice Hockey Club’s quest to build a home arena in Chapel Hill. We also learn of individual accolades for Tar Heel athletes, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Football Home Opener, LUMO Update, Council Preview

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 5, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Town Manager Chris Blue spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 5. He discussed Chapel Hill welcoming football fans for UNC Football’s home opener this weekend. He also previewed council business as they return from summer break. He discussed the latest in the rewrite of the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance, talked about the 828 MLK site, and more.

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Orange County: Thursday Commissioners Meeting, Volunteer Fair, Wonderful House

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 4, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 4. She discussed the commissioners decision to hold this first meeting back on a Thursday. She also previewed some of the business of that meeting, including some upcoming community conversation about the Greene Tract. She also previewed an upcoming Orange County Road Show and Volunteer Fair, the opening of Wonderful House, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh Talks UNC Fall Sports

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 4, 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 Wednesday, September 4. He discussed the UNC fall sports season, which is off to a very successful start. He talked about UNC Field Hockey who started their national title defense by beating back to back ranked teams. He also discussed undefeated starts for both women’s and men’s soccer, volleyball, and talked about the football team’s opening win at Minnesota. He talked about what he’ll be looking for going forward, and more.

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Robert’s Rules: Rep. Robert Reives Discusses DNC, Campaign, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 30, 2024 | Robert's Rules

North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 30. He discussed his experience at the Democratic National Convention, and how all of the goodwill and energy seem to be translating to the campaign. He also discussed what comes next in the campaign in North Carolina as we get closer to the November election. He talked about a recent grant Siler City got from the state to expand some park and greenways in the town, and more.

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Carrboro: Early Voting Site Change, Resurfacing Streets, Labor Day

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 30, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 30. She discussed town news and events, including the delay in construction at 203 S. Greenboro that has caused the early voting site in Carrboro to be moved back to 108 Bim Street. She also explained an environmentally friendly street resurfacing project that took place this week in Carrboro. She discussed the upcoming Labor Day Weekend, some upcoming events in the Carrboro community, and more.

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On Air Today: Wonderful Water With OWASA Planning and Development Manager Kim Nimmer

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

OWASA Planning and Development Manager Kim Nimmer spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 30. She discussed the importance of water conservation during times of drought as well as when there is plenty of water. She discussed conservation methods, discussed some trends in water consumption and the number of customers OWASA serves, and more.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Talks UNC Football from Minneapolis

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 29, 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 Thursday, August 29. He discussed UNC Football’s upcoming season opening game against Minnesota Thursday night. He discussed the quarterback position, which has still not had a starter named for UNC. He also talked about the threat of inclement weather, which may affect the start of the game. He also talked about other storylines for the game, a trip to Target Field, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Back To School, Courthouse Vandalized, 828 MLK Feedback

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 29, 2024 | 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, August 29. She discussed back to school week in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, including the Roll & Stroll event from this past weekend. She discussed the opening of the Rosemary St. parking deck downtown. She also discussed a recent instance of vandalism on the Chapel Hill courthouse, an upcoming feedback session on the 828 MLK property, and more.

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