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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor-Elect Kyle Shipp

Pittsboro Town Commissioner and Mayor Elect Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 8. He discussed the results of yesterday’s election, what it is like being Mayor-Elect, and more. He also talked about upcoming events in the community including Veteran’s Day. He also shared news of a new restaurant opening in Pittsboro, and more.

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Orange County: Election Aftermath, Working With New Mayors, Veteran’s Day

Chair of Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 8. She discussed yesterday’s election, and what it will be like for the county commissioners to work with new mayors in the area. She also outlined upcoming events in the Orange County community, including the Veteran’s Day ceremony scheduled for Friday, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Local Elections, New Restaurants, Basketball Season

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we talk election day and preview the coverage of elections results coming up later tonight. We also get details on a couple of new restaurants in Chapel Hill. In sports, we revisit UNC Men’s Basketball’s season opening win against Radford, remember Walter Davis, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 7. She discussed a presentation made at the most recent commissioners meeting on the county’s seven year capital improvement, outlining some of the major anticipated expenditures in the next several years. She also talked about the latest on Wolf Speed coming to Siler City, previewed today’s elections, and more. 

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Hillsborough: Election Day, New Mayor, Town-Wide Survey

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 7. Today is election day, so she discussed having an election day in which she is not on the ballot. She also discussed the themes that have emerged in this election cycle for Hillsborough. She went on to discuss incoming Mayor Mark Bell and what his strengths are as a civic leader. He also talked about upcoming community events, and a town-wide survey that recently went out to Hillsborough residents.

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On Air Today: Laurel, Iesha, and Coach Frederick from the Bouncing Bulldogs

Two members of the Bouncing Bulldogs rope-skipping squad and their coach, Ray Frederick, stopped by the studio to talk about their upcoming workshop, the history of the program, and the benefits of joining a rope-skipping team. Find more at www.bouncingbulldogs.org. 

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On Air Today: WCHLChapelboro Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 6. She discussed the social media plan for election night, some upcoming women’s basketball content, and more. She also talked about the advantages of following wchlchapelboro on social media, and much more.

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Stroman on Sports: Remembering Walter Davis

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, November 3. They discussed Deb’s memories of former UNC basketball star Walter Davis, who passed earlier this week at age 69.

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Carrboro: Town Manager and Clerk Depart, Election, Veteran’s Day

Carrboro Mayor Pro Tem Susan Romaine spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 3. She discussed the recent departures of  Town Manager Richard White and Town Clerk Wesley Barker.  She also discussed upcoming Veteran’s Day activities, and what folks need to know leading up to election day. She also previewed some upcoming town events and more.

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Climate Thursday: Ashley Ward, Director of Duke’s Heat Policy Innovation Hub

Director of Duke’s Heat Policy Innovation Hub Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 2. She discussed some recent public q & a sessions she has taken part in, discussing how to talk (or not) to climate deniers, and what the conversation around mitigating the effects of climate change should most effectively include. She also previewed an upcoming trip to the United Nations Climate Conference next month, and more.

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