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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com 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, September 18th. She discussed football updates on social media over the weekend. She also talked about some upcoming social media content and some activities from the weekend. Follow 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com on social media by searching for wchlchapelboro.

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Stroman On Sports: Deion Sanders and Colorado, Running Back Usage, and More

University of North Carolina and University of Virginia staff member Deborah Stroman joined 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 15th. She discussed the success of Deion Sanders in his coaching role at Colorado, including some bold predictions on when his program may be challenging for a national championship. She also discussed the evolution of running back usage in major football, and more.

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The 5:00 News – More Lockdown Details, Football Preview, New Police Station

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn more details on Wednesday’s campus lockdown. We also hear more details on Chapel Hill’s plans for a new Municipal Services Center, including the police department. We also hear from House Minority Leader Robert Reives, preview this weekend’s UNC football game, and more.

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Carrboro: Connectivity, Upcoming Events, Bicycle Social

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 15th. He discussed a bicycle social ride from campus to Chapel Hill and Carrboro. He also discussed how the recent campus lockdowns have affected the community. He previewed some upcoming Carrboro events, including the Carrboro Music Festival. He also talked about some connectivity and traffic control issues discussed at the last town council meeting, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Reaction to Lockdown, Hillsborough Shooting, New Police Station

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news we hear response from UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz and UNC Police Chief Brian James. We also learn of an overnight shooting in Hillsborough that left one dead and one injured. The Chapel Hill Town Council moves forward on a new location for the Chapel Hill Police Department, and much more.

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On Air Today: OWASA Safety Director Steve Naylor

Orange Water and Sewer Authority Safety Director Steve Naylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 14th. He discussed hurricane preparedness in our community. That includes preparing for inclement weather well in advance. It also includes how OWASA prepares, what to do if you loose service, and how to help OWASA get your services back in a timely fashion if you do lose service. He also outlined other safety initiatives at OWASA, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Response to Another Lockdown, New Police Station, and More

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 14th. She discussed the most recent “armed and dangerous person” lockdown from UNC’s campus on Wednesday. She also discussed the decision for the town to pursue a new location for the Police Station. She discussed the Chamber’s State of the Community Report. She also remembered a former Chapel Hill Mayor who passed away earlier this month. She concluded by looking ahead to some activities coming up in the community, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller

Former Pittsboro Mayor and host of On the Porch host Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 13th.  He discussed the recent ALE investigation at The Mod in Pittsboro. He also discussed real estate trends in Chatham County and Orange County.

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The 5:00 News – UNC Campus Lockdown and Suspect Arrest

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, the latest on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus lockdown on Wednesday afternoon. The details of the lockdown emerged over the course of the afternoon, culminating with an arrest in northeast part of Chapel Hill about two and a half hour after the start of the lockdown. We also hear the agenda from tomorrow’s town council meeting, hear from Mack Brown on the Tez Walker situation, and much more.

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Orange County: Commissioner Work Session, Early Voting, and More

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 13th. She discussed the latest on the county’s strategic plan and land use plan. She also talked about changes to voting for the upcoming November election. She talked about options for a viable voter I.D. She also discussed dates and locations for early voting in the county, and more.

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