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Chatham County Roundup: New Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Posted by | Dec 12, 2023 |

Newly elected Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 12. He discussed his swearing in, honoring outgoing mayor Cindy Perry and Town Attorney Paul Messick. He also talked about what he’s most excited about going forward for Pittsboro. He also discussed several items from this week’s board of commissioner’s meeting, including the latest on a Disney-imagined community coming to Chatham Park.

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Hillsborough: New Mayor Mark Bell’s First Day on the Job

Posted by | Dec 12, 2023 |

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He discussed his swearing in ceremony, seeing off former Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver, and more. He also talked about his priorities for Hillsborough going forward. He also discussed an upcoming open house for feedback on a NCDOT S. Churton Street project.

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The 5:00 News – More On Guskiewicz Decision, New Mayors in Hillsborough and Pittsboro

Posted by | Dec 11, 2023 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition is the latest on UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz decision to leave for the Michigan State University presidency. We also hear from Deb Stroman on potential challenges of filling that role for UNC. In local government, Monday will see the swearing in of new mayors in Hillsborough and Pittsboro. In sports, the UNC women’s basketball team takes a tough loss but stays ranked, and more.

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CHCCS Board of Education Chair George Griffin

Posted by | Dec 11, 2023 |

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education Chair George Griffin spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, December 11. He discussed becoming the chair of the school board, welcoming new board members, and what is up next for the board. He also reviewed school safety protocols, talked about what families should keep in mind as winter break approaches, and what families new to the district should know.

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Chapel Hill: Downtown Businesses (Yes, Raising Cane’s), Parking Deck Updates, and Employee Climate Impact

Posted by | Dec 7, 2023 |

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, December 7, for her second-to-last appearance before leaving office.

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Climate Thursday: Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub Ashley Ward from UN Climate Conference in Dubai

Posted by | Dec 5, 2023 |

Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 5. She joined from the UN COP Climate Conference in Dubai, discussing activities and trends at the conference. She told a story about encountering Hillary Clinton in a small setting, and talked about what will be happening at the conference going forward.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by | Dec 5, 2023 |

Vice Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 5. She discussed the State of the County Report, recently shared with the commissioners. The report outlines economic and housing trends in Chatham County, as well as the economic relationship between Chatham and other counties in the region. She also discussed the importance of preserving green spaces, and how the local governments hope to accomplish that. She also discussed the filing period for 2024 elections, including her decision to file and run for reelection, and more.

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