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Hillsborough: Changes in Leadership, MPO, Planning for Train Station

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 22nd. She discussed a recent meeting with the Metropolitan Planning Organization, and how there will be changes in leadership after this fall’s elections. She also talked about the planning for the Hillsborough Train Station, and what the town is doing to prepare for the process of developing the area around the station site. 

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The 5:00 News – FDOC, Road Closures, Football, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition: it’s the first day of classes at UNC and we hear a story about some of the overarching initiatives from UNC. We also learn details of some road closures coming to Chapel Hill, and look at local government meetings for this week. In sports, the women’s soccer team bounces back with a win, and we look forward to the start of college football season. All of that local content and more is in the afternoon news.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 21st. He discussed the early results from the UNC women’s soccer team. He also looked ahead to the start of the UNC football season coming up 12 days from now in Charlotte. He also previewed other fall UNC sports, volleyball, field hockey, and men’s soccer.

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On Air Today: WCHL Chapelboro Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo

WCHL Chapelboro Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 21st. They discussed some events from the past weekend, and looked forward to the joint block-party celebration with 97.9 The Hill and Chapel Hill Tire coming up on Saturday, August 26th. Find 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com on social media under the handle WCHLChapelboro.

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Stroman On Sports: The Impacts of Sports Gambling

University of North Carolina and University of Virginia Staff member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, August 18th. She discussed recent developments in sports betting in North Carolina. She discussed the impact of sports betting on sports in general, as well as the effect on athletes and college students.

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The 5:00 News – Road Closures, School Board Response to Raleigh, Arts Center Move

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news are several significant road closures coming to Chapel Hill next week. We also hear the CHCCS Board’s response to some recent veto overrides by the General Assembly, a story on the Arts Center in Carrboro’s upcoming move, and the possibility of new commissioner districts in Chatham County. In sports, UNC Women’s Soccer opens the season with a tie.

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Carrboro: Arts Center, Truth Plaque, 203 S. Greensboro

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 18th. He discussed the upcoming move by the Arts Center to their new home on Roberson Street. He also talked about the latest “Truth Plaque” historical marker that will be placed on September 1, the town’s third such marker. He also updated us on the 203 S. Greensboro project, and responded to some of the recent news out of the General Assembly, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Chapel Hill Road Closures, Admissions at UNC, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, we learn of some upcoming major road closures in Chapel Hill, we hear a story on changing admission policies at UNC, we hear from Tom Jensen on expectations for the next year’s presidential election, and we hear from UNC Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham on women’s soccer coach Anson Dorrance, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Founder and Director of the School for Living Futures Sarah Rose Nordgren

Founder and Director of the School for Living Futures Sarah Rose Nordgren spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 17th. She how the School for Living Futures has done in the past eight months. She also discussed the upcoming semester of Living Future Saturdays events this fall, and a “Climate Social” coming up on September 2nd. She also discussed other programs offered by the school, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Upcoming Road Closures, Construction Updates, and More

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill on Thursday, August 17th. She discussed some upcoming town projects that will result in some road closures. She also updated construction on some projects, and discussed some upcoming town activities, including tailgating events prior to home football games this season. She also discussed the aftermath of Tuesday’s storms, and more.

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