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Stroman On Sports: Yankees Uniform Numbers, UNC v. UVA Football, and More

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, October 20. Deb offered her unique perspective on this weekend’s game as someone affiliated with both universities. They also discussed retired numbers, particularly centering around Derek Jeter’s comments about the Yankees letting a player use his uniform number, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Hillsborough Earthquake, Bolin Creek Greenway, Football Preview

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, the mysterious shaking on Thursday in Hillsborough is explained, Carrboro lands on a plan for the future of the Bolin Creek Greenway. We also get an update on early voting numbers, UNC changes Spring commencement date, and more. In sports, a busy UNC weekend is highlighted by the 10th ranked football team hosting UVA in The South’s Oldest Rivalry and more.

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Carrboro: Future of Bolin Creek Greenway, West End Poetry Festival, and More

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 20. He discussed a big decision from the town council this week on the future of the Bolin Creek Greenway. The decision came after much community discussion and feedback, ultimately favoring a “Creekside” alignment for phases 3 and 4 of the greenway. He also discussed the latest update on the 203 s. Greensboro project, this weekend’s West End Poetry Festival, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Tremors in Hillsborough, Early Voting, “Creekside” for Bolin Creek Greenway

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news we hear about an unexplained boom and tremor in Hillsborough a little before noon on Thursday. We also hear a story on the early voting options in our community. The Carrboro Town Council votes to approve the “Creekside Option” for phase 3 and 4 of the Bolin Creek Greenway. In sports we hear from women’s basketball coach Courtney Banghart, and more.

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On Air Today: Inside Carolina Reporter Jeremiah Holloway

Inside Carolina Reporter Jeremiah Holloway spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 19. He discussed how the UNC football team got to 6-0, how much of a factor Tez Walker is for the team, what to look for against Syracuse this weekend, and more. He also discussed the outlook for the UNC men’s basketball team this season.

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

Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashely Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 19. She discussed recent briefing with lawmakers in Raleigh. She also discussed the policy implications of a farmworker’s heat related death in North Carolina last month. She also previewed some of her upcoming activities and more.

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Chapel Hill: Land Use Management Ordinance, New Role for Susan Brown, Renaming Northside Gym

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger Spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 19. She discussed the council’s recent consideration of changes to the Land Use Management Ordinance. She also discussed a new role in the town for Susan Brown, who will be the town’s Executive Director for Strategic Communications. She also discussed the renaming of the Northside Gymnasium and Basketball Court, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Former Pittsboro Mayor and “On The Porch” Host Randy Voller

Former Pittsboro Mayor and Host of “On the Porch,” Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 18. He discussed the upcoming elections in Pittsboro, Siler City, and Goldston. He also discussed real estate trends in Chatham and Orange Counties, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Vehicle Break-Ins, Bus Routes Covered, PEACH Apartments

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, a spate of vehicle break-ins on UNC’s campus. We also hear how CHCCS is able to cover their bus routes this year. Also included is a story on the groundbreaking for the PEACH Apartments. In sports, the UNC men’s soccer team battled William & Mary to a 0-0 draw last night, and more.

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Orange County: School Board Raise, Affordable Housing, and More

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 18. She discussed the commissioners meeting from earlier in the week, including discussion of giving the CHCCS board a raise, the conclusion of an COVID-era affordable housing initiative, the groundbreaking of Empowerment’s PEACH apartments, and more.

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