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News on The Hill with Andrew Stuckey

The 5:00 News: New Mayors, Early Voting, Police Puppy

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on the challenges facing the three new mayors in Orange County. We outline day one of early voting, hear from Tom Jenson on polling the general election, learn of a therapy puppy from UNC police, and more. In sports, the women’s basketball team looks to get back in the win column tonight against Pitt, the Diamond Heels open their season this weekend, and more.

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Climate Thursday: NC Newsline Climate Reporter Lisa Sorg

NC Newsline Climate Reporter and Assistant Editor Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 15. She discussed a press conference at the Pittsboro water treatment plant, and some of the key takeaways. Those include the investments the town has made emerging technology for water treatment, a recent decision to sue an upstream polluter, a new pilot program for a new method of water treatment, and more. She also discussed Governor Roy Cooper’s recent executive action on protecting wetlands, previewed some of her upcoming work, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Capital Projects, Affordable Housing, Black History Month

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 15. She discussed the recent Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, which included discussions of capital projects for the town, an update on affordable housing, and more. She also discussed Black History Month activities in the community, feedback on an inclusive playground being planned at Community Center Park, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Real Estate Developer and Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller

Real Estate Developer, Former Pittsboro Mayor, and Host of On the Porch on 97.9 The Hill Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 14. He discussed real estate trends in Orange and Chatham Counties. He also discussed some news from Pittsboro in water treatment, town government structure, and more.

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Orange County: Early Voting, WASMPBA, Advisory Boards

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 14. She discussed early voting, which starts tomorrow in Orange County. She also talked about when the County Commissioners are likely to take up WASMPBA, several advisory boards and commissions giving updates at tomorrow’s commissioner’s meeting, how to volunteer for boards and commissions, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Pittsboro Suing Chemical Company, Carrboro Street Rename, Miss America Teen

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of Pittsboro’s plan to sue Apollo Chemical for violating the Clean Water Act. We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on the street renaming process in Carrboro. We hear a story on the Miss America Teen pageant winner who has local ties, and more. In sports, we preview the UNC men’s basketball game against Syracuse, 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, 13. He discussed a recent decision by the town board to send a Notice of Intend to Sue Apollo Chemical for violation of the Clean Water Act. He also talked about a recent meeting of the Mayors Association, an EPA Small Communities Subcommittee meeting, and more.

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Hillsborough: Crime Trends From HPD and WASMPBA and More

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 13. He discussed a presentation made by Hillsborough Police at the recent Board of Commissioners meeting outlining crime trends for the town in 2023.  He also talked about the town’s decision to pass WASMPBA, which would allow Chapel Hill to extend their water and sewer boundary south, and more.

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On Air Today: East Chapel Hill High School Swim Coach Greg Cain

East Chapel Hill High School Swimming and Diving Coach Greg Cain spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, February 12. He discussed the seasons of the East Chapel Hill High School boys and girls swimming and diving teams, which culminated at the State Tournament this past weekend.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill’s 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 Monday, February 12. He discussed a busy weekend in Tar Heel sports, highlighted by a big road win for the men’s basketball team. He also discussed results from women’s basketball, lacrosse, tennis, golf, and more.

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