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News on The Hill with Andrew Stuckey

The 5:00 News – Michael Parker Not Running, OCS School Assignments, Poor Air Quality,

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn that Chapel Hill Town Council Member Michael Parker has decided not to run for a third term. We also hear about Orange County Schools proposing reassignment of schools for the 2024 school year. We also hear about demographic trends in North Carolina, and another poor air quality day for our community. In sports, several UNC athletes will be competing at the Ultimate Frisbee World Championships.

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Orange County: NCDOT’s 15-501 Plan, Community Climate Action Grants, and More

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 28th. She discussed a recent meeting with NCDOT, and how the state agency does not appear to be receptive to changing their reimagining of the 15-501 and I-40 interchange. She also discussed Community Climate Action Grant Applications, which are now open for Orange County. She also discussed an alternate way to obtain a passport in Orange County, by going through the Register’s Office.

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The 5:00 News – Supreme Court Decision, Pittsboro Mayor Candidate, Eastowne

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn of a Supreme Court decisions that upholds the North Carolina Supreme Court’s ruling that the state legislature had to redraw congressional district maps that were too partisan. We also learned of Pittsboro Commissioner Kyle Shipp’s candidacy for mayor of Pittsboro. Also included is a story on the newly approved UNC Health development at Eastowne, and Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger weighs in on the town’s decision to allow more housing options in residential zoned areas, and much more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Town Commissioner Kyle Shipp

Pittsboro  Town Commissioner Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 27th. He discussed the town’s proposed water and wastewater systems merge with the town of Sanford. He discussed the results of Monday night’s public hearing on the topic, as well as timelines for the project. He also discussed his decision to run for mayor of Pittsboro this fall.

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Hillsborough: Strategic Plan, NC 86 Bridge Closure, Reservoir Award

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 27th. She discussed the town board of commissioners passing a strategic plan for to help guide town decisions for the next 3 years. She also talked about the timeline for the NC86 bridge repair, as the bridge currently remains closed.  She also mentioned  recent engineering awards that the West Fork Eno Reservoir won, as well as Last Friday Art Walk and other upcoming Hillsborough events.

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The 5:00 News – Evening Storms, Student Wins Environmental Award, Police Reform

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we track some potential thunderstorms coming to the Chapel Hill area. We also hear about a Carrboro High School student who won an Earth Day scholarship for a recent invention he prototyped. We hear from the Orange County Commissioners on a recent denied plan to build a private school just off U.S. 70 near Hillsborough. Aaron Keck files a report on a Duke University program that tracks police reform bills throughout the nation. In sports we learn of some big awards for Tar Heel athletes, and more.

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On Air Today: Chapelboro.com and 97.9 The Hill 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, June 26th. She discussed the latest on our social media platforms, including a UNC-Chapel Hill grad student being a contestant on the new season of the Bachelorette. Chapelboro.com will be recapping each episode as long as he’s a contestant–and you can keep up with all the details on wchlchapelboro social media.

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Stroman On Sports: The NBA Draft and College Basketball

University of North Carolina and University of Virginia staff member Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 23rd. They discussed the recent NBA draft, and its effects on college basketball. They outlined some of the specific decisions of players in the draft, and talked about short and long term trends in players transition from college to the NBA.

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The 5:00 News – Greenway Money, More Housing Options, Hurricanes

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn of a large grant Chapel Hill recently received to help fund feasibility studies for their plan to drastically expand the network of greenways. We also hear a story on the town council’s recent decision to expand housing options in Chapel Hill. We hear the latest on this hurricane season as well. In sports, we hear from UNC football head coach Mack Brown on some of his expectations for the upcoming season.

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Carrboro: Sidewalks on Greensboro, Budget Passes, Community Grenways

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 23rd.  They discussed a pride event he was attending Friday afternoon, the passage of the Carrboro Town Budget, and what the recent Greenways grant money awarded to Chapel Hill could mean for the community. He also previewed some upcoming weekend events in the Carrboro community.

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