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Hillsborough: Climate Challenge, Budget Talks, and More

Posted by | Apr 2, 2024 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 2. He discussed the launch of the Hillsborough Climate Challenge–a monthlong series of activities the town is sponsoring to encourage climate-conscious action. He discussed the opening event and the first couple of days of activities, including his own  experience with “meatless Monday” and more. He also discussed the town board of commissioners’ ongoing work on the budget, which will be finalized in June. He also gave an update on upcoming town events, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Old Well Vandalized, Chapel Hill Tax Hike, Reflecting on Men’s Basketball Season

Posted by | Apr 1, 2024 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn that the UNC’s iconic Old Well was vandalized late Saturday night. We also hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on a possible tax hike coming for the town. We hear from Tom Jenson on issues affecting the presidential race, and more. In sports, we look back at the basketball season, the Diamond Heels stay hot, more individual honors for Tar Heel athletes, and more.

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On Air Today: Chapelboro.com and 97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh

Posted by | Apr 1, 2024 |

Chapelboro.com and 97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh talks sports with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. He gives some final thoughts on the Sweet 16 loss to Alabama and broke down how the season went. He discusses what comes next for the men’s and women’s basketball program as they await news from the transfer portal. He also took a the Diamond Heels, coming off a road sweep of Wake Forest and a #10 national ranking.

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On Air Today: wchlchapelboro Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo

Posted by | Apr 1, 2024 |

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 1. They discussed weekend activities for both of them, including how UNC basketball fit into the weekend. H’aiasi highlighted the top moments on the @wchlChapelboro social media platforms, which included NCAA Tournament action for both the men’s and women’s teams, as well as the anticipation of the Sweet 16 matchup in Los Angeles, and more.

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Stroman on Sports: UNC Men’s Basketball Crashes Out + Women’s College Basketball is Booming

Posted by | Mar 29, 2024 |

Dr. Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill on Friday, March 29, in the wake of UNC men’s basketball being eliminated from the NCAA Tournament.

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Carrboro: New Town Manager and Clerk, Street Renaming and… Best Small Town in the South?

Posted by | Mar 29, 2024 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on the phone on Friday, March 29.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Recaps UNC Men’s Basketball’s Sweet 16 Loss and Season

Posted by | Mar 29, 2024 |

97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh joins News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, March 29 to discuss UNC men’s basketball’s season coming to an end against Alabama.

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The 5:00 News – Small Fire on W. Franklin, Conviction in 2023 Shooting, New Carrboro Town Manager

Posted by | Mar 28, 2024 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, West Franklin Street is briefly closed due to an electrical fire. There’s a conviction in a shooting from 2023. We also learned of Carrboro’s hiring of a new Town Manager. We hear a story about the dedication of Braxton Foushee Street in Carrboro, hear about OWASA’s water quality report card, and more. In sports, UNC Men’s Basketball prepares for a Sweet 16 matchup against Alabama, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Ashley Ward, Director of Duke’s Heat Policy Innovation Hub

Posted by | Mar 28, 2024 |

Ashley Ward, Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 28. She discussed a recent fine levied by the North Carolina Department of Labor against a sweet potato farm in Nash County after a farm worker died in a heat-related incident last September. She pointed out the need for clearer regulations for employers in this area. She also talked about a recent roundtable discussion, previewed some of her upcoming activities, and more.

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