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Carrboro: Housing Development at South Green, Anticipating Budget, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 26, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 26th. He discussed what he anticipates from the budget proposal coming in a couple of weeks. He also shared the latest on a development at South Green, and another proposed development north of Calvander. He also discussed some upcoming events in the community, including Friday night’s Freight Train Blues Music Series at the Carrboro Town Commons, and some Memorial Day events in the Carrboro area.

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Chapel Hill: Budget, Tax Increase, Residential Zoning, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 26, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 26th. She discussed the latest on the town’s proposed budget, which includes an almost 10% increase in the town’s property tax rate. She also shared the latest on discussions to allow more density in some neighborhoods, and the latest from UNC Health on their Eastowne development. She also mentioned upcoming weekend events, including government offices being closed for the Memorial Day Holiday.

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The 5:00 News – New Fire Chief, New Fire Station, Haw River Trails

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 24, 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 the appointment of Will Potter as the new Carrboro Fire Chief. We also learn of the opening ceremony for a new fire / EMS station in Hillsborough. We learn of a proposed coordinator of trails for the Haw River in the Chatham County Budget, and hear the latest from Chapel Hill’s Weaver’s Grove development. In sports, the Diamond Heels prepare for an ACC Tournament game with out star outfielder Vance Honeycutt.

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Chatham County Roundup: CORA’s Rebecca Hankins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 24, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Development and Communications Director for CORA Rebecca Hankins spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 24th. She discussed the summer SNACK program that provides groceries to families in need over the summer months. She also discussed the upcoming reopening of their on-site shopping facility.

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Orange County: Budget Updates, Blackwood Farm Park, New Fire Station

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 24, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 24th. She discussed the latest budget work session and some minor amendments that may be made to the budget as it works toward approval. She also gave an update on meeting with some county departments, including the decision to eliminate the county’s pet registration fee. She also discussed the reopening of Blackwood Farm Park in Orange County, and previewed the opening of a new Fire and EMS station in Hillsborough.

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On Air Today: General Manager of the Burlington Sock Puppets Anderson Rathbun

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 24, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)

General Manager of the Burlington Sock Puppets baseball team Anderson Rathbun spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 24th. He discussed Appalachian League baseball, the history of the Sock Puppets, and what fans can expect at a sock puppets game this season. He also talked about some renovations happening to the stadium, and the newest sock puppet character to be introduced by the team.

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The 5:00 News – Foushee Running for Carrboro Mayor, Plane Crash, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 22, 2023 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn that Carrboro Town Council Member Barbara Foushee will run for Mayor this fall. We hear of a plane crash that killed one on Sunday in northern Orange County. We also hear a story on the new student body president at UNC, and chapel hill Mayor Pam Hemminger tells us the latest on the Legion Road Property. In sports, the Women’s Tennis Team celebrates a national championship, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill’s Michael Koh

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 22, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill’s Michael Koh and Andrew Stuckey discuss the weekend in sports. Michael talks about he women’s tennis team, which won a national championship by beating NC State 4-1 over the weekend. He also talked about the baseball team which will be competing in the ACC Tournament this week. The conversation concluded with discussion of the men’s golf team, which will be competing for a national championship later this week in Arizona.