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On Air Today: Matthew Palm on the Raleigh-to-Richmond Rail Line

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 18, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)

Matthew Palm of the City and Regional Planning Department at UNC joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on December 18.

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Stroman On Sports: Why Do Bowl Games Exist?

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 15, 2023 | Stroman On Sports

University of North Carolina and University of Virginia staff member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, December 15. They discussed Carolina’s participation in the upcoming Duke’s Mayo Bowl. They also discussed the broader landscape of bowl games in college football, exploring their original purpose, what the bowl games have become, and more.

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Carrboro: New Mayor Barbara Foushee Talks About the New Job and Looks Back 2023

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 15, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

New Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, December 15. She discussed her first several days as Mayor. She also reflected on 2023 for the Carrboro Town Council, and looked ahead to her first year as Mayor.

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On Air Today: Award Winning Sports Journalist and Attorney David Glenn on NCAA

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 14, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)

Award winning sports journalist and attorney David Glenn spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 14. He discussed the latest on the anti-trust lawsuit filed by seven state attorneys general. He discussed the immediate and long term implications of the NCAA not challenging the court injunction, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub Ashley Ward

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 14, 2023 | 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, December 14. She just returned from the COP Climate Conference in Dubai. She outlined some of the major takeaways from the conference, including the establishment of a loss and damage fund for developing countries, calling out fossil fuels as part of the problem, the first time the conference has focused on health, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Mayor Pam Hemminger’s Final Conversations With the Mayors

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 14, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 14. She reflected on her time as Mayor, discussing some of the personal highlights for her. She also discussed some of the policy achievements she is most proud of, and talked about what she thinks she will be remembered for as mayor. She also looked ahead to what 2024 will look like for her, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Opioid Settlement Money, Local Government Transition in Hillsborough, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 13, 2023 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear about the transition of government in Hillsborough as a new mayor and new commissioner are sworn in. We hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger on the importance of supporting downtown businesses. Orange County Commissioners begin distributing the next round of opioid settlement money, and more. In sports we hear from Hubert Davis leading up to the men’s basketball team’s weekend matchup with Kentucky, and more.

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Roberts Rules: North Carolina House Minority Leader Representative Robert Reives Talks General Assembly

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 13, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)

North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, December 13. They discussed the Representative’s decision to run for reelection. He also discussed problematic no-bid contracts being awarded by the state legislature, what remedy there may be for that in the future, and more.

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Orange County: Opioid Settlement Money Leads to New County Positions, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 13, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 13. She discussed the commissioners distribution of over $400,000 of opioid settlement money. The county will be creating a position for a Harm Reduction Coordinator, creating a Post-Overdose Response Team, and more. She also discussed the distribution of some Climate Action Grant money.

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On Air Today: Author Eryk Pruitt on ‘Noir at the Bar’ at Yonder in Hillsborough

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 12, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)

Author, Owner of Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brew, and co-host of “Howdy Hillsborough” on 97.9 The Hill spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 12. He discussed his recent novel, his upcoming novel, and the “Noir at the Bar” event coming to Yonder on Thursday. That event will feature readings from an all-star cast of writers, including S.A. Cosby.

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