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News on The Hill with Andrew Stuckey

The 5:00 News – Six Vote Victory for Sharp, Guskiewicz Likely Leaving, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, the municipal election results were certified with Elizabeth Sharp holding a 6 vote lead over Renuka Soll for the final open Town Council seat. Multiple outlets are now reporting that UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz is likely to leave UNC at the end of the academic year. We also catch up on NCAA tournament action for the UNC Field Hockey and Soccer teams, preview football and basketball games, and more.

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Carrboro: Geopolitical Resolutions, Community Safety Task Force, and More

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 17. He discussed the town council’s recent decision to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. He also talked about findings from the community’s safety task force, discussed some upcoming community events, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Randy Voller, Owner and Publisher of Chatham County Line

Owner and Publisher of Chatham County Line and former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 16. He discussed recent real estate trends in both Chatham and Orange counties. He also discussed recent developments from the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, including rezoning and annexation for upcoming developments, an appointment to the ABC Board, and more.

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

Ashley Ward, Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 16. She discussed work she is doing that will take students to Guatemala this summer. She also discussed her plans for the upcoming UN Climate Conference in Dubai. 

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Chapel Hill: Crisis Unit Turns 50, Extending Services South, and More

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 16. She discussed a celebration for the 50th year of Chapel Hill’s Mobile Crisis Unit. She also discussed the town council’s decision to approve extending water and sewer services southward. She also previewed upcoming holiday activities, a weekend tree planting, and more.

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Robert’s Rules: The Local Election Cycle, Powers of Gerrymandering, and Citizen-Initiated Ballot Measures

House Minority Leader and District 54 Rep. Robert Reives is joined by Randy Voller and 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on November 15.

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Orange County: The Latest on the Greene Tract, A U.S. 70 Study, and the Southern Human Services Center

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, November 15.

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Wonderful Water: with Katie Hall and Jennifer Gill

OWASA’s Katie Hall and Inter-Faith Council’s Jennifer Gill visit 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to promote Thursday’s Care to Share Day.

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