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Carrboro: Budget Passed, Juneteenth, Parking Deferred to September

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 21, 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, June 21. She discussed the passage of the town’s budget and what she sees as the highlights of the budget. She also talked about the council’s decision to defer their discussion of charging for downtown parking until their September meeting. She recounted the town’s Juneteenth celebration, and more.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Recaps The UNC Baseball Season

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 21, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill’s Michael Koh joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 21. He talked about his recent trip to Omaha to cover the UNC baseball team in the Men’s College World Series. He also recapped the Diamond Heels season in general, including an appreciation of Vance Honeycutt, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard on County Budget

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 20, 2024 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 20. She discussed this week’s passage of the Chatham County budget, which included a 15 percent water rate increase, and a four cent property tax increase. She discussed highlights of the budget, and also previewed upcoming events in the community and more.

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The 5:00 News – Estes Ribbon Cutting, Passing Budgets, Diamond Heels Season Ends

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 20, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopen of Estes Drive in Chapel Hill. We also hear the latest from local governments on budget passage, a former women’s basketball coach leads an rally against trans-gender athletes participation in women’s sports, and news of an ABC license pulled from a local grocery co-op. In sports, the Diamond Heels season comes to an end in Omaha, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub Ashley Ward

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 20, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 20. She discussed her recent activities as heat season kicks into full gear. She outlined some recent policy conversations around heat, and also talked about North Carolina counties having access to Heat Action Plan templates, and more. She also discussed the impact last heat season had on people’s perception of this year, and more.

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Chapel Hill: 828 MLK Update, Estes Drive Ribbon Cutting, Juneteenth

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 20, 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, June 20. She discussed the latest on the move of Chapel Hill Police Headquarters from 828 MLK to Millhouse Road, which should begin later this year. She also shared the latest on the environmental status of the 828 site, with a public comment period opening up in July. She recounted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Estes Drive, recapped her Juneteenth, and more.

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On Air Today: Local Artist Alexis Hoyt Talks T-Shirt Design Win

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 17, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell spoke with local artist Alexis Hoit. She discussed the 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com T-Shirt Design Contest. Hoit won the contest with her cicada themed design.

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The 5:00 News – CommunityWorx Foreclosure, Carrboro Council Candidate, Diamond Heels in Omaha

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 17, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of the foreclosure of two high profile properties for the local non-profit CommunityWorx. We also check in on local government, including the first candidate filing for the vacant Carrboro Town Council seat. We also learn more about some vehicle break-ins in Carrboro and more. In sports, Michael Koh reports from Omaha as the Diamond Heels split their first two games. We also learn of more individual honors for Tar Heel athletes, and more.

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On Air Today: Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo and Top Social Media Moments

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 17, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 17. She discussed the top social media moments of the past week, including the CHCCS decision to go to block scheduling, and the reopening of the west-bound lane of Estes Drive in Chapel Hill. They also discussed weekend activities and more.

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The 5:00 News – Estes Drive Open, Pittsboro Budget, Diamond Heels in Omaha

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 13, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on local author Joanna Pearson. We also hear from Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Pittsboro’s budget. We hear from Town Manager Chris Blue on the opening of Estes Drive westbound, and more. In sports, we hear from head coach Scott Forbes on UNC’s first College World Series opponent, Virginia. Several Tar Heel athletes receive individual honors, and more.

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