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Chatham County Roundup: Moncure Area Plan, County Budget, and More

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 2nd.  She discussed the Moncure Area Plan, and how the public can offer their input at the county prepares for the VinFast Plant coming to the area in the next few years.  She also discussed the county budget and a series of public feedback sessions leading up to the finalization of the budget. She concluded with a look at several upcoming community events.

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Hillsborough: New Mayor This Fall, Budget Season, and More

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 2nd. She discussed her decision to not seek reelection as mayor this fall. She talked about her tenure in public service for Hillsborough, and how she came to decide that December was the time to end that service.  She also discussed upcoming budget discussions for the town. Finally, she mentioned several events happening in the Hillsborough area in the coming week.

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The 5:00 News – Chatham Shooter Arrested, State Supreme Court, Lynching Victims Remembered

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn that an arrest has been made by the Chatham County Sheriff’s office in a shooting that happened last Wednesday morning. We also learn the latest on a series of state Supreme Court rulings that appear to favor Republicans in making elections rules.  News Director Brighton McConnell files a story about a soil collection ceremony form last weekend honoring Orange County lynching victims form 1869.  We also hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger on the UNC Health development at Eastowne.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 1st.  He talked about a big weekend series win for the Diamond Heels, as well as what they have coming up this week. He also discussed the ACC Tournament outcomes for the women’s lacrosse team, updated us on the latest transfer portal news, and talked about some honors for men’s tennis. 

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On Air Today: WCHL Chapelboro Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo

WCHL Chapelboro Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 1st.  They talked about the 97.9 The Hill T-Shirt Design Contest, including what happens in the next couple of weeks. They also looked ahead to the week in social media, and talked about what they did over the weekend.

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The 5:00 News – Jenn Weaver Not Running for Reelection, Complete Communities, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition is the news that Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver will not seek reelection this fall. We also hear a detailed story about the Complete Communities Strategy in Chapel Hill. We also hear from the head of the UNC Young Democrats in response to former Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to campus on Wednesday. In sports we hear from Mack Brown on the upcoming soccer match at Keenan Stadium.

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