Carrboro: Reproductive Health and The Future of Parking
Carrboro Mayor Pro Temp Susan Romaine speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, May 19.
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On Air Today: District 56 Rep. Allen Buansi
Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 19, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)
District 56 Rep. Allen Buansi joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for a state legislature update on Friday, May 19.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News: Board of Trustees Updates, The Old Well and Tennis Wins
Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 18, 2023 | The 5:00 News
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in for Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 18 to share the news headlines from the day.
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Read MoreClimate Thursday: Ashley Ward on Planning and Policies for Summer Heat
Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 18, 2023 | Climate Thursdays
Chapel Hill: The Latest on Legion Pond, Budget Discussions and Downtown Projects
Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 18, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors
Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill on Thursday, May 18 about the previous night’s council work session.
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Read MoreChatham County Roundup: New Chatham News+Record Editor Matt Mercer
Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 17, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup
New editor of the Chatham News + Record Newspaper Matt Mercer spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 17th. He discussed what comes next for for the Chatham News + Record, what he sees as the biggest issues facing Chatham County, and what the North State Journal’s long-term pans for the Chatham News + Record are. He also talked about some upcoming stories being covered in the next edition of the paper.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News – Abortion Ban Reaction, ARPA Funds, Diamond Heel’s Final Series
Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 17, 2023 | The 5:00 News
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear reaction from local leaders after the state legislature voted to overturn Gov. Cooper’s Veto of the abortion ban. We also hear a story about how Chapel Hill plans to spend the remainder of their American Recovery Plan Act funds.
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Read MoreOrange County: Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford
Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 17, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
Chair of Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 17th. She discussed the board’s decision to hire a consultant to help update the county’s comprehensive plan. Included will be an update of the climate action plan and a greater focus on minority neighborhoods. She also discussed area high school robotics teams that recently competed at state and national competitions. She also discussed the UPROAR Arts festival coming to Orange County in July. Finally, the board approved three new cites to be designated as historic.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News – Tax and Rate Increases, Advisory Boards, Keenan Renovations
Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 16, 2023 | The 5:00 News
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition is a story on proposed tax and rate increases in Orange County, Hillsborough, and Chapel Hill. We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils on the importance of filling town boards and advisory committees. In sports, we hear from Head Football Coach Mac Brown on some ongoing renovations to Keenan Stadium, and much more.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Trey Anthony and Josh Miller From UE 150
Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 16, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)
Trey Anthony, President, and Josh Miller, Vice President of the UNC Chapter of UE Local 150 spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 16th. They discussed attempts at collective bargaining by graduate students at UNC, as well an update on the housekeeper’s union’s demands. They shared plans for a rally at the Carolina Inn on Wednesday, where they plan on having their demands delivered to the Board of Trustees.Â
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