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Hillsborough: Final Week of Climate Challenge, State of the Town, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 16, 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, April 16. He discussed the most recent round of events in the Hillsborough Climate Challenge, and previewing many of the upcoming events. He also talked about culminating celebration to be held on Sunday. He also talked about preparing for next week’s State of the Town Address, which will be his first as mayor. He talked about longtime town employee David “Tiny” Moore, who is retiring soon, and much more.

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The 5:00 News – Greene Tract, International Visit to CHHS, Deja Kelly’s Future

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 15, 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 about the next step for the Greene Tract in Chapel Hill. We also hear a story on the spouse of the Japanese Prime Minister visiting Chapel Hill High School, learn of East Chapel Hill’s Robotics team competing in a championship, and more. In sports, we hear from Deborah Stroman on what comes next from Deja Kelly, recap the weekend in UNC sports, and more.

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On Air Today: Germany’s Special Envoy and State Secretary for International Climate Action Jennifer Morgan

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 15, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Germany’s Special Envoy and State Secretary for International Climate Action Jennifer Morgan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 15. She discussed potential opportunities for collaboration on climate issues between the nation of Germany and U.S. States in the southeast. She talked specifically about opportunities in North Carolina, and some practices that Germany incorporates that could work in the U.S. She also talked about the importance of policy solutions to some of the problems presented by the climate crisis, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 15, 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, April 15. She discussed the top three stories on WCHLChapelboro social media this week. Those stories included a UNC Media Hub story on license plate readers being installed on campus at UNC, and basketball players Seth Tremble and Deja Kelly entering the transfer portal. She also talked about Ben & Jerry’s free cone day, and more.

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Stroman On Sports: The Current State of Women’s Basketball

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 12, 2024 | Stroman On Sports

University of North Carolina and University of Virginia staff member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 12. She discussed the most recent women’s college basketball season, with specific attention to the NCAA Tournament. They talked about the increased ratings for the women’s game, and the intense star power that was on display during the tournament. She also looked to the future of the sport after this important tournament season, and more.

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The 5:00 News – High Profile Visitor to CHHS, Pittsboro Main Street Honors, Orange County Climate Council

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 12, 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 about the spouse of the Japanese Prime Minister visiting Chapel Hill High School. We learn about Pittsboro’s downtown receiving honors from NC Main Street. We hear from the Carrboro Town Council on the Intergovernmental Climate Council of Orange County. In sports, we update the Learfield Cup standings, preview Tar Heel teams in action this weekend, and more.

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On Air Today: New Vice Dean of UNC’s School of Social Work Robert L. Hawkins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 11, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

New Vice Dean of UNC’s School of Social Work Robert Hawkins spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 11. He discussed his background and the path that led him to this role. He also discussed the broader importance of social work in our society, and how the School of Social works addresses those needs. He also discussed his own research, his timetable for starting in Chapel Hill, and much more.

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Chapel Hill: New Library Director, Greene Tract Update, Town Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 11, 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, April 11. She discussed the recent hiring of Atlas Logan as the new director of the Chapel Hill Library and Community Arts and Culture. She also gave an update on the Greene Tract. Officials from Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Orange County will get an update on the Greene Tract on Friday, and there will be a public session on Sunday. She also discussed upcoming town events, and more.

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Orange County: The Future of The Greene Tract, Capital Needs Plan, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 10, 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, April 10. She discussed this week’s work session, which focused on the county’s 10 Year Capital Improvement Plan. She also talked about an upcoming meeting with the mayors of Chapel Hill and Carrboro to discuss the future of the Greene Tract, and upcoming public input sessions about the development of the property. She also discussed upcoming events in the community and more.

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The 5:00 News – Seth Trimble Transfers, Orange County Capital Needs, PFAS Limits

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 9, 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 that UNC men’s basketball guard Seth Tremble will be entering the transfer portal and will play elsewhere next year. We also hear a story on Orange County’s capital needs. We hear about possible outcomes from upcoming EPA PFAS regulations, and hear from UNC Baseball Head Coach Scott Forbes, and more.

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