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Stroman on Sports: Reactions to the Recent PGA Deal

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 16, 2023 | Stroman On Sports

University of North Carolina and University of Virginia Faculty member Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 16th. She discussed recent developments in the PGA, and the role of money in major professional sports.

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Carrboro: Budget Talk, Jade Creek Development, Weekend Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 16, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 16th. He discussed the town council’s budget process, and when the budget will be passed. He also discussed the council’s decision on a proposed development at Jade Creek just north of Calvander, and outlined some of the events happening around the community this holiday weekend.

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On Air Today: Dream from Pranom Popup

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 15, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)

Owner of Pranom Popup Dream Kasestatad spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 15th. He will be at Craftboro Brewing on Friday, June 16th starting at 5:00, and Saturday June 17th starting at noon. Dream travels across the county holding pop-up restaurant events as he goes, serving world class Thai food sourced with local ingredients.

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The 5:00 News – Candidate for Mayor, Hillsborough Budget, Healing With Horses

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 15, 2023 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn of Chapel Hill Town Councilmember Adam Searing’s bid for Mayor, details of the Hillsborough budget, and of an upcoming nighttime closure of I-85 in Hillsborough. Also included is a story about an organization that uses horses to help people heal. In sports, UNC gets a new softball coach, and we learn a little more about the women’s basketball schedule for the upcoming season.

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Climate Thursday: Ashley Ward from Duke’s Nicholas Institute

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 15, 2023 | Climate Thursdays

Senior Policy Associate at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 15th. She discussed several recent extreme weather events and how those fit into the broader story of climate change. She also talked about some of the opportunities for local municipalities and organizations to get federal funding to help mitigate the effects of climate change.

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Chapel Hill: Mayoral Election, Bus Rapid Transit, 15-501 Redesign

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 15, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 15th. She discussed her timeline for announcing her fall election plans. She also discussed a recent meeting of the local Metropolitan Planning Organization and the discussions around NCDOT’s proposed redesign of 15-501 at I-40. She also talked about the latest on the proposed North-South Bus Rapid Transit line in Chapel Hill, honoring retiring Fire Chief Vence Harris, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham County Line Owner Randy Voller

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 14, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Line Editor and former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 14th. He discussed recent local trends in real estate, the upcoming fall elections in Pittsboro, the proposed utilities merger with Sanford, and more.

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The 5:00 News – No Tax Hike For Carrboro, New Business School Dean

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 13, 2023 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, the Keenan-Flagler Business School announced Mary Margaret Frank as their new dean. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils on how they town is avoiding raising taxes during this budget cycle. Brighton McConnell files a story on two major housing developments that the Chapel Hill Town Council recently considered. One got the go ahead, and one was sent back to the drawing board. In sports, we hear of a potential hire for the UNC Softball program, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Town Commissioner Kyle Shipp

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 13, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

PittsboroTown Councilmember Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 13th. They discussed the town’s proposed utilities merger with the town of Sanford to the south. They also discussed the latest on the town’s budget.

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Hillsborough: Budget Approved, Sustainability Plan, Engage Hillsborough

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 13, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 13. She discussed the town’s recently passed budget, the approval of the town’s Comprehensive Sustainability Plan, and some amendments made to the Collins Ridge Master Plan. She also discussed the results of a recent “Engage Hillsborough” session.

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