News on The Hill with Andrew Stuckey
On Air Today: The Athletic’s Brendan Marks on ACC Realignment Talks
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 25, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)
As ACC discussions of adding Stanford, Cal, and Southern Methodist reportedly ramp back up, The Athletic’s Brendan Marks joins 97.9 The Hill.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News – Sextortion, TABLE Reaches Goal, Fire Chief on Med Deli
Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 24, 2023 | The 5:00 News
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, a spate of recent sextortion cases in Orange County has prompted an investigation by the sheriff’s office. Local non-profit TABLE reached a major fundraising goal that will allow them to move into a bigger space in downtown Carrboro. We also hear from Chapel Hill Fire Chief Jay Mebane about the day his crews were fighting the Med Deli Fire. In sports, a double soccer double header at Dorrance Field, and more.
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Read MoreClimate Thursday: Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub Ashley Ward
Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 24, 2023 | Climate Thursdays
Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 24th. She discussed the first couple of months of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub coinciding with historic summer heat across the country. She also discussed changes in media coverage and public perception around heat season, our response to it, and how to prepare going forward.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Robert’s Rules with House Minority Leader Robert Reives
Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 24, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)
North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 24th. He discussed the latest on the General Assembly’s lack of a state budget, recent overrides of Gov. Cooper’s vetoes, what people should be paying attention to with the General Assembly going forward, and much more.
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Read MoreChatham County Roundup: Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller
Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 23, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup
Former Pittsboro Mayor and host of 97.9 The Hill’s On the Porch, Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 23rd. He discussed real estate trends in Chatham and Orange Counties. He also talked about some of the political developments in the Pittsboro area.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News: UNC Long Snapper Profile, Go Fund Me For Victims’ Families, and More
Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 23, 2023 | The 5:00 News
97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, a profile on UNC Football long-snapper Ben Little. We also hear about go fund me accounts set up to offer support to families of some recent murder victims in the area. We also hear about the importance of talking personal finance with teenagers, and more.
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Read MoreOrange County: Community Feedback, Clear the Shelters, and More
Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 23, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 23rd. She discussed some survey’s collecting community feedback. She also talked about an upcoming clear the shelters event at Orange County Animal Services. She also talked about a proposal to consolidate some of the county’s waste and recycling centers, and much more.
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Read MoreChapel Hill: Town Manager Chris Blue Talks New Job, Town Projects, and More
Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 23, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
Chapel Hill Town Manager Chris Blue joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 23rd. He discussed what it has been like to transition from Police Chief to Interim Town Manager, to permanent Town Manger. He also discussed some ongoing town projects, including the construction of the Rosemary Street parking deck. He also discussed some other projects around town, the town’s response to recent storms, and how the town prepares for the return of students each Fall.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News – Orange County Community Responds to School Board, Truth Plaques, and More
Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 22, 2023 | The 5:00 News
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, the Orange County Community responds to the departure of Superintendent Monique Felder at the public comments portion of the recent board meeting. We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils on the latest Truth Plaque, set to be placed on September first. We hear from Public Policy Polling Director Tom Jensen on trends prior to the 2024 elections. In sports, women’s soccer freshman Savy King win’s ACC Defensive Player of the Week. All of that is included and much more.
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