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Climate Thursday: Maya Powell and Leah Nelson From the Climate Crisis Committee at UNC

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 13, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

UNC PhD Candidates Maya Powell and Leah Nelson from the Climate Crisis Committee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 13. They discussed their organization’s mission, and how they are working toward a coal-free future for UNC.

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Chapel Hill: Legion Pond, New Police HQ, Developers and Complete Communities

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 13, 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, June 13. He discussed the latest from the Chapel Hill Town Council, including discussion of a recent proposal from a developer. He discussed how developers are starting to communicate with each other to help them coordinate development within the Complete Communities Initiative. He also discussed the future of the pond at Legion Park. He talked about Police Headquarters moving to a facility on Millhouse Road, maybe by the end of the year. He also discussed the recent reopening of the westbound land o Estes Drive, and more.

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On Air Today: News Director Brighton McConnell Westbound on Estes Dr.

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 12, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 12. He called in from his car as he took one of the first westbound trips on Estes Drive since its reopening Wednesday afternoon. He described the scene, talked about the history of the project, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Estes Drive West, Block Schedules, New Police HQ

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 12, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition we keep up with the latest on Estes Drive as the westbound lane is scheduled to open sometime late Wednesday. We also learn more about the new block schedule adopted by Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, and hear from school board chair George Griffin on the long-term facilities plan for the district. We learn why this hurricane season is predicted to be so strong, and more. In sports, several Diamond Heels are named All-Americans as the team prepares for the College World Series, and more.

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Orange County: Budget Amendments, Orange County Juneteenth, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 12, 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, June 12. She discussed the latest on the county’s budget, including a few budget amendments included by commissioners. She also discussed the county’s Juneteenth celebration coming up this weekend. She discussed other upcoming events and more.

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The 5:00 News – Budgets Pass, Crime Update, Jobs for Durham

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 11, 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 200 jobs potentially coming to Durham. We hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on the recently passed budget. We get an update on a couple of ongoing crime stories from the community. We also have a story on mead from from a student who recently placed at the Hearst Journalism competition. In sports, we hear from UNC Baseball head coach Scott Forbes as the team heads to Omaha for the College World Series, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp Talks Budget and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 11, 2024 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 11. He discussed the most recent meeting of the Town Board of Commissioners. The town passed their budget at meeting, and also discussed the Downtown workplan, appointed members to key committees, and more. He also discussed the Pittsboro Pride event from earlier in the month, previewed the Juneteenth celebration later in the week, and more. He talked about the town’s celebration of Race Amity Day, which included a letter of congratulations from President Joe Biden.

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Hillsborough: Budget Passes, Rezone Request on Margaret Lane, Churton Street Multi-Modal

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 11, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 11. He discussed the latest Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting, which saw the passage of a town budget that included some tax increases. He also discussed a recent rezoning request for a property on Margaret Lane, the results of a multi-modal study the town recently passed and sent to The Department of Transportation for future consideration, some upcoming community events, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Diamond Heels to Omaha, Carrboro Special Election, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 10, 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 more about the special election for the currently vacant seat on the Carrboro Town Council. We also hear from last week’s gun violence awareness rally in Chapel Hill, and keep updated on the local government meeting schedule. In sports, the UNC baseball team had another dramatic weekend of postseason baseball, advancing to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. We also hear about track star Parker Wolfe winning a national champion in the 5000 meters, and more.

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Speaking of Schools: Chair of the CHCCS School Board George Griffin Talks Facilities Plan, Bond, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 10, 2024 | Speaking of Schools

Chair of the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board of Education George Griffin spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 10. He discussed the upcoming high school graduation ceremonies for seniors in the district. He also talked about the district’s proposed facilities plan and the bond referendum on November’s ballot. He talked about the different possibilities in the plan, and how the community can engage with the board on this topic. He discussed the school board’s decision vote in favor of block scheduling at the high school level, and more.

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