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

Posted by | Feb 26, 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, February 26. She talked about the top three social media moments for @wchlchapelboro form the last week. Those moments include a Media Hub story outlining the history of the Leandro education case in North Carolina, Saturday’s men’s basketball win at Virginia, and continued reaction to the passing of local music legend Dexter Romweber. They also discussed upcoming social media content, weekend activities, and more.

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On Air Today: Economic Forecast with Economist Dr. Michael Walden and The Chamber’s Ian Scott

Posted by | Feb 22, 2024 |

NC State Economist Dr. Michael Walden and Ian Scott from the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 22. They discussed the Chamber’s Economic Forecast event, outlining informed predictions for how the economy is likely to play out in the coming year. Dr. Walden discussed how we avoided a recession in 2023, what interest rates are likely to do in 2024, how that may play out here in the Triangle area, and more.

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The 5:00 News– Pittsboro Water, Leandro in Court Again, Rabies

Posted by | Feb 22, 2024 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the latest from the Durham School Board, learn of a fire in Carrboro, and learn of the first rabies case in Orange County so far this year. We also hear a story on the water treatment efforts in Pittsboro, learn of an honor for Chapel Hill High School, hear a UNC Media Hub story on the Leeandro Case, and more. In sports, we look ahead to tonight’s women’s basketball matchup against NC State, the men’s team’s looming matchup with Virginia on Saturday, more awards for a UNC Diving star, and more.

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

Posted by | Feb 22, 2024 |

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, February 22. She discussed the recent work she has been doing, and an upcoming conference she will be presenting at. She also discussed recent changes to how corporations in the finance sector address climate challenges, and how state legislatures are getting involved as well. She also outlined a climate action passport program coming to Hillsborough in April, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Response to Tragic Car Crash, LUMO Update, Interim Chancellor

Posted by | Feb 22, 2024 |

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 22. She discussed the recent fatal automobile accident on NC 54 that killed UNC student Mary Rotunda, and the response in the community. She also discussed her initial meeting with UNC Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts, gave an update on the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) rewrite, talked about upcoming events, and more.

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The 5:00 News: Jones Ferry Road Closing, Practice Fire, COVID Rising

Posted by | Feb 21, 2024 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn of a five day closure of Jones Ferry Road over University Lake. We also hear about a practice fire scheduled for Orange Rural Fire on Saturday morning. The Chapel Hill Town Council meets Wednesday night to discuss the LUMO update and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels are off to a hot start, the men’s basketball team enjoys a bye week, and more.

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