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On Air Today: Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina

Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 23rd.  He discussed the roster turnover for the UNC men’s basketball team for this upcoming season, discussing the additions and subtractions and who is likely to see the most playing time. He also discussed the recent decision of Pittsboro’s Jarin Stephenson, who chose Alabama of North Carolina. 

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The 5:00 News – Eastowne Expansion, Duplexes, PEACH Apartments

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news we hear a story on the EMPOWERment, INC’s PEACH apartment building. We also hear from Chapel Hill Town Council Member Paris Miller-Foushee on her support for diversifying the housing inventory in Chapel Hill through the Complete Communities Initiative. In sports, we hear from new UNC Softball coach Megan Smith Lyon on her career up to this point and her plans for the UNC program.

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Climate Thursday: Chris Dittmer, Carrboro High Student and Earth Day Scholarship Winner

Carrboro High School student and NSHSS Earth Day Scholarship winner Chris Dittmer spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 22nd.  He discussed applying for and winning the NSHSS Earth Day Scholarship for his portable, sun blocker solar energy device for cars. He also discussed his plans for the upcoming year and college.

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Chapel Hill: Eastowne Expansion, Complete Communities, Upcoming Events

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 22nd. She discussed outcomes from Wednesday night’s Chapel Hill Town Council meeting.  She talked about the details of UNC Health’s approved expansion at Eastowne, the town moving to allow more duplex and attached apartments. She also discussed some upcoming events in the community.

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The 5:00 News – Town Council Meeting, Goathouse Cats, Mack Brown on New Coaches

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear the agenda for tonight’s big Chapel Hill Town Council meeting. We also hear a story about the Goathouse Animal Refuge in Pittsboro. We also hear from the relative of a person honored on a mural in Pittsboro at George Moses Horton Middle School. In sports, Mack Brown talks about building a coaching staff around his star quarterback, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 21st. She discussed the mural dedication at George Moses Horton Middle School on Saturday, as well as Pittsboro’s Juneteenth Celebration. She also talked about details in the recently passed Chatham County budget, and talked about what is next for the county commissioners.

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Orange County: Budget Passes, Surplus Properties, Juneteenth at Eno Arts Mill

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 21st. She discussed details of the recently passed Orange County budget. She also discussed a plan to request proposals for building affordable housing on a few surplus properties in the county. She concluded by talking about her visit to the Juneteenth celebration at the Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough on Saturday.

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The 5:00 News – Inmate Captured, Budget Tuesday, Poison Hemlock

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn of an escaped inmate at the Orange Correctional Center and their subsequent capture on Tuesday morning. Also included is a preview of local government meetings, in which several local municipalities will be passing their budget. We hear a story about the Hargraves Community Center joining the North Carolina Civil Rights Trail, and a a story about the temporary grass being installed in Keenan Stadium. 

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On Air Today: Michael Koh’s Sports Extra

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 20th. He discussed UNC Head Football Coach Mack Brown’s press conference from earlier in the day. He also talked about the new sod being put in at Keenan Stadium in anticipation of the soccer friendly coming up next month between Chelsea and Wrexham. He also talked about the men’s basketball roster for next year.

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Hillsborough: S. Churton Multi-Modal Study, Inmate Captured, and More

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill on Tuesday, June 20th. She discussed community feedback on a NCDOT project to reimagine South Churton Street. She also talked about an inmate at the Orange Correctional Center who was at large on Monday, then captured Tuesday morning. She also talked about priorities for the final board of town commissioners meeting before the summer break.

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