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Chapel Hill: Town Manager Chris Blue on Complete Communities, LUMO, and Longstanding Projects

Chapel Hill Town Manager Chris Blue taps in on the segment to speak with 97.9 The Hill on Thursday, February 29.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Talks Sports

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 27. He discussed recent events in UNC Sports–primarily the men’s basketball win against Miami on Monday night, featuring RJ Davis scoring a Smith Center record 42 points. He also talked about women’s basketball, baseball, fencing, track and field, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Baby Safely found, Carwash Near Fearrington, Orange County Tourism

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we get an update on Monday evening’s Amber Alert about an 8 day old baby that was safely found in Durham. We also hear about a proposed car wash near Fearrington Village, data surrounding Orange County’s tourism, and more. In Sports, RJ Davis scored a Smith Center record 42 points in a UNC win over Miami, many Tar Heel athletes have received individual honors, baseball and softball are in action today, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February, 27. He discussed some utility upgrades coming to Pittsboro, some business and restaurant news, and more. He also talked about the town’s plan to apply for a $1 Million grant for greenway planning and design.

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Hillsborough: Parking Study, Legislative Priorities, and More

Hillsborough Town Commissioner Matt Hughes spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 27. He discussed the board’s decision to go forward with a parking study as they consider the future of downtown parking in Hillsborough. He also discussed the Board’s recent meeting with State Rep. Renee Price and State Senator Graig Meyer as they discussed the town’s legislative priorities going into the short session. He also discussed some upcoming community events, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Carrboro’s New Historical Marker, Leandro Reaction, Weekend Sports

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we catch up on local government meetings for the week, including a Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting set for tonight. We hear a Carolina Connection story on Carrboro’s latest historical marker honoring a victim of lynching from 1898. We also hear reaction from education advocacy groups in anticipation of the state supreme court’s upcoming Leandro ruling. In sports we review a busy weekend for UNC teams, and look ahead to the big men’s basketball game, and more.

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Speaking of Schools: Vice Chair of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education Riza Jenkins

Vice Chair of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education Riza Jenkins spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, February 26. They discussed some recent student protest walk-outs over the war in Gaza, and the districts position on student protests of this nature. She also talked about the district budget, a possible upcoming bond referendum, the biggest needs for the school district at this time, and more.

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