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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 19, 2024 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 19. She discussed the most recent meetings of the Chatham County Commissioners, including budget discussions including considering more money for teachers in Chatham County Schools, industrial development proposed near Moncure, and more. She also discussed the board’s decision to deny a request to build a car wash near Fearrington Vilage. She also talked about a new agreement that will bring mental health services to Chatham County Schools students, and more.

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Hillsborough: Hillsborough Climate Challenge, Google Fiber, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 19, 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, March 19. He discussed the first residents to be connected to Google Fiber in town, and updated the work going on around town as part of that upgrade. He also talked about some ongoing blasting work happening near I-40 in preparation for some construction. He explained the upcoming Hillsborough Climate Challenge happening in conjunction with Earth Day, which includes several events and daily challenges for residents to help make a positive climate impact.

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On Air Today: Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh Talks NCAA Tournaments

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 18, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 18. He discussed the UNC men’s team’s surprising loss to NC State in the ACC Championship Game. He also discussed the Tar Heels number one seed in the NCAA tournament, likely upcoming matchups, and more. He also discussed the women’s team’s placement as an 8 seed, and the extreme challenge of potentially facing South Carolina in Columbia, and more.

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The 5:00 News – ACC Tournament Results, NCAA Tournament Matchups, Pittsboro Skate Park

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 18, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news we learn about UNC’s disappointing loss to NC State in the ACC Tournament, and how it does not have seemed to affect their #1 NCAA Tournament seed. We learned the matchups and start times for both the men and women’s team’s in this week’s opening round games of the NCAA Tournament. We also look at the schedule of local government meetings, check some crime and traffic news, hear about an upcoming skate park in Pittsboro, and more. In sports, we talk more about post season basketball, get Diamond Heels results, check other UNC results, and more.

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On Air Today: Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 18, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelbloro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 18. She discussed the top moments on wchlchapelboro social media from the past week. She also looked ahead to the coming week, including our coverage of UNC basketball in the NCAA tournaments. She also discussed weekend events and more.

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The 5:00 News – UNC Basketball, Thursday Shooting, Bus Rapid Transit Money

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 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 of a shooting in Chapel Hill on Thursday night. We also hear more about the federal money proposed for Chapel Hill Transit’s North South Rapid Transit Bus Line, and an update to the rollout of high speed Internet in rural Orange County. We also get ready for this evening’s ACC Tournament, look at other UNC sports, and more.

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On Air Today: Award Winning Sports Journalist David Glenn Talks ACC Tournament

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

Award Winning Sports Journalist and North Carolina Sports Talk legend David Glenn spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 15. He discussed UNC men’s basketball’s performance against Florida State on Thursday afternoon. He also talked about UNC’s opponent for Friday’s game, Pitt, who has been playing their best basketball of late and may need one more win to get into the NCAA tournament. He also discussed Duke’s loss and what their concerns are going into the tournament, and more.

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The 5:00 News – ACC Tournament Win, Rescued Dogs, Nightly Closures on Old 86

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 14, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, UNC Men’s Basketball gets a win in their first ACC Tournament game. We also hear a story on the fate of the dogs rescued from a Chatham County property in January. We learn of some nightly road closures coming to old NC 86 near Hillsborough. In sports, we go deeper on the basketball win, the Diamond Heels stay hot, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 14, 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, March 14. She discussed the recently concluded Aspen Ideas Climate Conference in Miami, and some of the major takeaways. Included is a conversation of a roundtable that she hosted, a presentation she saw about reducing methane emissions from cattle, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Bus Rapid Transit Money, LUMO, Budget

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 14, 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, March 14. She discussed the latest Chapel Hill Town Council meeting. Included in that discussion is an update on the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO), the latest on the upcoming budget, and more. She also talked about inclusion of funding for North-South Bus Rapid Transit for Chapel Hill in President Biden’s proposed budget. She also talked about spring in Chapel Hill, upcoming events, and more.

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