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Chapel Hill: Jordan Lake One Water Summit, Downtown Bike Tour, and More

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 2. She discussed her participation at the Jordan Lake One Water Summit earlier this week. She also discussed takeaways from a downtown bike tour she went on with town staff. She also discussed the upcoming election, some town events, and more.

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Robert’s Rules: Redistricting Updates + A Lack of Checks and Balances

House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 1. He discussed the latest from the General Assembly in Raleigh, including reactions to the recently released district maps that have been widely criticized for political gerrymandering. He talked about what comes next in that battle, as well as some other recent actions of the republican-led General Assembly.

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Orange County: Climate Action Plan, Fire Chiefs Meet, Clean Falls Lake

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 1. She discussed the upcoming adoption of the county’s first Climate Action Plan, and how it will be implemented going forward. She also discussed an upcoming meeting of the fire chiefs in the county, and some guidance for the county to help keep Falls Lake clean. She also updated community events and more.

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Hillsborough: Halloween, Utility Work, Leaf Collection

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 31. She discussed Halloween festivities in Hillsborough, some utility work happening downtown, the town’s loose leaf collection, and much more.

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On Air Today: Candidate for Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson

Chapel Hill Town Councilmember and mayoral candidate Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 30. She discussed her campaign for mayor, what she would do differently from the current administration, what how she would hope to incorporate community feedback into her administration. She also talked about what she is most proud of during her time on the town council, and more.

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On Air Today: Candidate for Chapel Hill Mayor Adam Searing

Current Chapel Hill Town Councilmember and candidate for mayor Adam Searing spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 30th. He discussed his campaign so far, some of the key issues surrounding the election, and what he would hope to do if elected. He also discussed what he is most proud of as a public servant, and more.

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The 5:00 News: Football, Basketball, Pittsboro Water, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we take a look at early voting numbers after the first day with all five Orange County locations open. We also learn of a grant awarded to the Eno River Association, some upcoming Trunk or Treat events, the latest on Pittsboro’s quest to keep their water supply clean, and more. In sports we preview UNC Football and Basketball for the weekend, and more.

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On Air Today: Art Chansky and Michael Koh Talk UNC Hoops

97.9 The Hill’s Art Chansky, Michael Koh, and Andrew Stuckey discuss the upcoming UNC basketball season and the exhibition game against St. Augustine’s. They discussed what they hope to see, players they are going to focus on, and what we might learn during tonight’s game.

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Carrboro: Honoring Braxton Foushee, Early Voting, Parking Regulations

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 27. He discussed the town council’s recent resolution honoring Braxton Foushee and establishing Braxton Foushee Day of Service. He also talked about early voting in Orange County and encouraged residents to vote. He also discussed some changes to parking requirements for developers that the Town Council considered this week, and more.

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The 5:00 News- Early Voting Continues and Purple Bowl Announces New Location

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition, four new early voting locations open in Orange County. We also learn the future location for the Purple Bowl restaurant. We hear a Carolina Connection story about bike lanes on Franklins Street, and more. In sports, RJ Davis weighs in on being a leader on this year’s team, and more.

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