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Chapel Hill: Turkish Ambassador Visits, Purple Bowl Moves, and More

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 26. She discussed a recent visit with the Turkish Ambassador, the renaming of the Northside Gym, the NC Housing Coalition Conference, and more.

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On Air Today: Chapel Hill Police Chief Celisa Lehew and PIO Alex Carrasquillo

Chapel Hill Police Chief Celisa Lehew and Public Information Officer Alex Carrasquillo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 25. They discussed the town’s planning for Halloween, when they anticipate temporary closing Franklin Street for festivities. They gave tips for a safe evening for those who will be going downtown to celebrate, and those who will not. They also discussed the police department’s upcoming move to the Parkline Building on Fordham Boulevard, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Purple Bowl, Medline Distribution Center, Early Voting

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear more on the upcoming move for Purple Bowl. We also hear a story on the newly opened distribution center for Medline in Orange County near Mebane. We get an update on COVID-19 numbers, early voting, and more. In sports, we hear from UNC Women’s Basketball Coach Courtney Banghart, and more.

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Orange County: Buckhorn Economic District, Early Voting, Community Activities

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 25. She discussed what comes next for the Buckhorn Economic District near Mebane after the opening of a large Medline facility there. She also gave an update on early voting, and previewed some upcoming events in the community.

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On Air Today: Orange County Schools Public Information Officer Kevin Smith

Orange County Schools Public Information Officer Kevin Smith spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 25. He discussed an upcoming plan to reassign students at all levels for the 2024-25 school year. He discussed several ways the public can provide feedback to the district on the reassignment, and also what the likely timeline for decisions on that reassignment. He also discussed some of the logistics and timeline for the ongoing search for a new superintendent for the district.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry

Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 24. She discussed some closed sessions of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners as they discussed possible litigation surrounding the town’s water quality. She also discussed this weekend’s Pittsboro Street Fair, a future community event space coming to downtown, and more.

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Hillsborough: Earthquake Reflections, Earth Day Event, and More

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 24. She discussed her recollection of the earthquake that mysteriously shook Hillsborough last week. She also discussed town sponsorship of an upcoming Earth Day event in Hillsborough. She discussed how the town is looking for community feedback on their website usability. She also discussed some upcoming events around town, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Chapel Hill Election Poll Released, Early Voting Numbers, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we get a poll of Chapel Hill voters giving us a snapshot of where the mayoral and town council races stand with two weeks until the election. We also break down the numbers from the first two days of early voting, learn of Susan Brown’s new position with the Town of Chapel Hill, and more. In sports, more fallout from UNC’s historic loss against Virginia, weekend results from other sports, and more.

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

WCHLChapelboro Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 23. She discussed the latest on the Chapelboro social media platforms, including election coverage and more. They also discussed some weekend activities, and more.

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On Air Today: News Director Brighton McConnell Breaks Down Election Poll

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 23. He discussed the results of a newly released Public Policy Polling survey of Chapel Hill voters on the upcoming municipal elections. He discussed how many voters are still undecided, and the importance of turnout in such a close election.

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