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On Air Today: Cassie Rice of Orange Dems on New Voter I.D. Law

Chair of the Orange County Democratic Party Cassie Rice spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 12. She discussed North Carolina’s new Voter I.D. law, which requires a valid North Carolina I.D. for voting. She discussed what identification will be valid, and how to make sure you have the correct I.D.

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The 5:00 News – University Day, Vote Walkout Explained, Franklin St. Development

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, it is University Day on UNC’s campus. We also hear from Rep. Renee Price on her decision to walk out of a vote on resolution of support for Israel. We also learn the latest on the redevelopment of the 306 W. Franklin St. site. In sports, we preview the upcoming “Live Action With Carolina Basketball,” and more.

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Chapel Hill: University Day, Development Updates, Festifall, and More

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 12. She discussed University Day on campus and what that ceremony was like. She also discussed several proposed redevelopments around Chapel Hill and how the Complete Communities Framework helps inform those developments. She also talked about FestiFall and other upcoming events in town. 

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The 5:00 News – Local Election Updates, Writer’s Strike, and Veto Overrides

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we get updates on the local elections, including a possibly illegal campaign event hosted by Friends of Bolin Creek, and a set of endorsements from a local blog. We also get an update from the general assembly, including veto overrides. In sports, the men’s soccer team wins, the football team preps for Miami, and Live Action With Carolina Basketball is coming up on Friday.

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Robert’s Rules: State House Minority Leader Robert Reives With a General Assembly Update

North Carolina District 54 Representative and House Minority Leader Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. He discussed the latest from the General Assembly in Raleigh, including the latest round of veto-overrides. He also talked about strategies for engaging the electorate, and the latest round of redistricting from Republican lawmakers.

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Orange County: Fire Personnel Honored, Greene Tract, Board and Commission Member Needed

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 11. She discussed Fire and Rescue personnel honored at the recent board of commissioners meeting. She also talked about the latest on the County’s goal to collect feedback on the Greene Tract. She also discussed the need for community volunteers for advisory boards and commissions, listening sessions for community health, and more.

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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 10. She discussed the recent annexation of land for the North Chatham Park Village. She also discussed early voting in Chatham County, the recently approved social district in downtown, and some new business coming to Pittsboro.

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Hillsborough: Uproar Art’s Permanent Home, Water Theft, Upcoming Events

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 10. She discussed an Uproar Arts Festival installation that the town bought and recently had installed. She also explained some recent instances of water theft in the town, and some potential traffic effects of the the fire station parking lot resealing. She also discussed upcoming events in Hillsborough, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Mayoral Candidates, Endorsements, and Football Recap

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we preview the Chapel Hill Mayor’s race, hear some endorsements for the upcoming local election. We also preview the upcoming week in local government meetings, recap the big football win against Syracuse, review the rest of the weekend in sports, and more.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Talks UNC Sports

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 9. They talked about the weekend in UNC sports, including a huge 40-7 win for UNC football which featured the Tar Heel debut for wide-receiver Tez Walker. They also discussed outcomes from soccer and field hockey, previewed this weekend’s “Live Action With Carolina Basketball,” and more.

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