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Orange County: Countywide Strategic Plan, Priorities for General Assembly, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 21, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 21. She discussed the adoption of a county-wide Strategic Plan. She talked about the process of adopting the plan, how that is likely to impact county business going forward, and more. She also discussed the commissioners priority for the General Assembly during the upcoming short session, including the Medicaid expansion finally being taken off of that list. She also talked about Black History Month activities in the county, and more.

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On Air Today: Chris Ehrenfeld and Susan Shareshian on Running With the Angels 5k

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 20, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Chris Ehrenfeld of Bold Companies and Bold Foundation and Susan Shareshian of Varsity on Franklin spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 20. They discussed their sponsorship of the Monet Richardson Community Foundation Running With the Angels 5k Run & Walk. The 5k will take place Saturday March 23rd at 8 a.m. To sign up, visit MonetRichardsonCommunityFoundation.com.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 20, 2024 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 20. She discussed recent business of the county commissioners, including a budget update, and some development applications near Moncure. She also discussed an application for a car wash near Fearrington Village and the public reaction to the proposal. She also discussed black history month, early voting, and more.

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Hillsborough: Reservoir is Full, Practice Fire, Greenways Survey

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 20, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 20. He discussed the Hillsborough Reservoir, which had not been at full capacity since its expansion in 2019 until this week. He also discussed a practice fire that the Hillsborough Fire Department will be conducting for training purposes on Saturday, which is open to the public. He talked about a greenway survey the town is conducting as they plan on expanding their greenway system, and more.

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The 5:00 News – More Charges in Fatal Accident, Remembering Dex Romweber, Safe Walk at UNC

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 19, 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 more charges after ALE reveals findings of an investigation into last month’s deadly automobile accident that killed UNC student Mary Rotunda. We remember Chapel Hill music legend Dexter Romweber who died at the age of 57 on Friday. We hear a story about the Safe Walk program at UNC, and much more. In sports, both the UNC men’s and women’s basketball teams picked up big wins over the weekend, the Diamond Heels had an emphatic sweep of Wagner over the weekend, and more.

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 19, 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, February 19. He discussed the big win for the UNC men’s basketball team over the weekend, and the importance of their next game against Virginia. He talked about the women’s basketball team which won both of their games this week for the first time in several weeks. He also discussed a dominant opening series by the UNC Diamond Heels, and much more.

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On Air Today: Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 19, 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, February, 19. She discussed social media reaction to the death of Chapel Hill music legend Dexter Romwebber, including reaction from Jack White. She also discussed early voting information available on wchlChapelboro social media. She also talked about a weekend trip to Charlotte to see her sisters, and more.

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Stroman On Sports: All Things Super Bowl

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 16, 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, February 16. She discussed the aftermath of the Super Bowl, including the deadly shooting in Kansas City, the coaching fallout, missing the NFL when it’s gone, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Pittsboro Water, Money For Airports, Diamond Heels Begin

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 16, 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 from state Attorney General Josh Stein on water quality issues in North Carolina. We also learn of millions of dollars of federal money coming to the Raleigh-Durham airport, and we begin our candidate introduction series for the upcoming primary election. In sports, we look to the start of baseball season, as the Diamond Heels open play this weekend with three games against Wagner. All that and more is in the news.

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Carrboro: Reimagining Boards and Commissions, Triangle Native American Society, Black History Month

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 16, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, February 16. She discussed a recent meeting with the Triangle Native American Society, a recent discussion amongst the town council about reorganizing the advisory boards and commissions for the town, upcoming Black History Month events, and more.

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