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Hillsborough: Fiber Update, Downtown Businesses, Sportsplex

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 7. He gave an update on the ongoing projects to upgrade Internet access in Hillsborough, which has resulted in crews working throughout town. He also talked about the closing of Hot Tin Roof, sharing that there have been several applications for businesses to go into that space. He talked about the general health of downtown businesses, and more. He also talked about Orange County Sportsplex and more.

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On Air Today: Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh Breaks Down NCAA Action

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 6. He discussed the latest in NCAA action for the women’s tennis team, women’s lacrosse, and men’s and women’s golf. He also discussed the upcoming conclusion of the season for the Diamond Heels as they work toward the NCAA Tournament. He also discussed roster movement for the men’s basketball team, and more.

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On Air Today: News Director Brighton McConnell With the Latest on Protest and Response

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 6. He discussed a press availability from a group called Faculty and Staff For Justice In Palestine on Monday afternoon at Peace and Justice Plaza. He discussed that event, as well as the developments in this story from over the weekend. He also talked about what comes next, with the semester wrapping up and graduation happening on Saturday evening.

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On Air Today: Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo With the Top 3 Social Media Moments of the Week

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 6. She discussed the top three social media moments of the week, including a group of area high school students who recently won a prestigious scholarship to UNC. She also talked about our coverage of the UNC Diamond Heels as we near the end of their season. She also discussed several high quality photos of campus protests that have been submitted to Chapelboro.com, and more. 

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Stroman On Sports: Reaction to Campus Protest and UNC Response

University of North Carolina staff member and sports business expert Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, May 3. She discussed the events on campus this week, which saw a protest encampment on campus broken up by police. She discussed those protests, the university’s response, and more. She also talked about putting this conversation in a larger context.

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The 5:00 News – The Latest on Protest Response, Jess Anderson’s Comments, Local School Funding

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we get the latest on the response to this week’s campus protests, including a large fence erected around Polk Place. We also hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on the events of the week on campus. We hear a story about how the Orange County Commissioners plan to fund both of the local school districts. We update a crime story with an arrest in some vehicle break-ins at nature areas, and more. In sports, we hear from Diamond Heels head coach Scott Forbes as the team prepares for the final stretch of the season, and more.

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Carrboro: Reaction to Protest and Response, and Upcoming Community Events

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, May 3. They discussed the protest events on campus and the subsequent response from UNC’s administration. She discussed the complexity of the issue in the community, and the implications for Carrboro and the rest of the community surrounding the university. She also discussed upcoming events in Carrboro, including Carrboro Day and more.

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Robert’s Rules: NC House Minority Leader and District 54 Rep. Robert Reives with a General Assembly Update

North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 2. He discussed the start of the General Assembly’s short session. He discussed some controversial bills being moved through the state Senate, while the house pays hurry up and wait. He talked about some areas where there may be bipartisan support, including in bolstering child care and affordable housing. He also spoke about the idea of “investing in people,” and what that could look like for the state legislature, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Haw River Keeper Emily Sutton from The Haw River Assembly

Haw River Keeper Emily Sutton of the Haw River Assembly spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 2. She discussed some big developments for the Haw River, including a settlement with the town of Burlington over industrial discharges into the river. She also talked about new limits put on PFAS levels in drinking water, which directly affects the Haw, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Reaction to Campus Protest and University Response, Proposed Budget Unveiled, and More

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 2. She gave her response to the events on campus this week that saw escalating protests and a police response resulting in 36 arrests. She also discussed the proposed town budget for the upcoming year, and what that budget means for the community. She also previewed upcoming community events, and more.

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