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On Air Today: Sean Echeverria on Burlington Carousel Festival

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 27, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)

Recreation Supervisor of Special Events Sean Echeverria spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 27th. He discussed the upcoming 32nd Annual Burlington Carousel Festival set for May 6th and 7th in Burlington.

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Chapel Hill: 7 Story Apartment Building Downtown, Eastowne, Reflecting on Jenn Weaver

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 27, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 27th. She discussed highlights from Wednesday night’s town council meeting. That includes discussion and voting to proceed on a 7 story apartment building at the corner of Rosemary and Columbia Streets. We also hear an update on UNC Health’s plans for redevelopment at Eastowne, and she reflects on her time working with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver, who recently announced that she is not running for reelection.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham News + Record Reporter Ben Rappaport

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 26, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham News and Record Reporter Ben Rappaport spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 26th. He discussed developments with Central Carolina Community College as they attempt to ramp up work force education for VinFast and Wolf Speed. He also discussed potential local impacts of the “School Choice” bills in the General Assembly that would funnel public education funds away from public schools toward charter schools. He also previewed some upcoming work.

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The 5:00 News – Chatham County Shooting, Fatal Hit-and Run, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 26, 2023 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition is a story about a shooting from Wednesday Morning in north Chatham County, a fatal hit-and-run accident just over the Durham line on 15-501, and news from the local school districts. Also included is a story about the UNC Faculty Council, Damon Seils on a business “disparity study” in Carrboro, and more. In sports, we hear from UNC Baseball Head Coach Scott Forbes.

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Orange County: Meals on Wheels, School Funding, Opioid Funds

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 26, 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, April 26th. She discussed a recent outing shadowing Meals on Wheels, and an upcoming funding meeting with both of the county school districts. She also discussed how the county is addressing the opioid crisis, and what comes next for the county’s use of opioid settlement funds.

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The 5:00 News – Kidnapped 5 Year Old Home Safe, Public Safety Roundtable, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 25, 2023 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is the story of a 5-year-old who was in a vehicle when it was stolen from Eastgate. The child was located at a gas station 40 miles away and reunited with her family. Also included is a story on public safety challenges in Orange County, word from Mayor Pam Hemminger on the “Shaping Our Future” initiative, the result of the Rammy Awards at UNC, and much more.

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On Air Today: Randy Cox and Jay Walden on “Pig Out For The Cure”

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 25, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)

Randy Cox and Jay Walden of Colwell Banker Howard, Perry, and Walston spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 25th. They discussed their upcoming “Pig Out for the Cure” event happening on May 2nd. They also discussed why it is important to help raise money for the Mary Ann Long Family Medical Resource Center.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 25, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 25th. She discussed recent meetings of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, including the declaration of Dr. Frank Russell Day on April 24th. She also discussed several ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new businesses around Pittsboro, and the unique economy of The Plant. She also talked about the new system development fee decided on a few weeks ago. She also discussed the numerous open seats coming up in Pittsboro town government, including the mayor’s seat.

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Hillsborough: State of the Town, Public Safety, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 25, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke to 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 25th. She discussed Monday evening’s State of the Town Address, in which she highlighted some of the town’s accomplishments, and previewed where they are going in the future with their sustainability plan and more. She discussed what was different about this State of the Town Address, and the importance having such addresses. She also discussed her participation in a recent public safety roundtable hosted by state Attorney General Josh Stein.

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The 5:00 News – Pizza Place Sues Cigar Bar, State of the Town, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 24, 2023 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is word that popular Carrboro pizza restaurant Coronato is suing neighboring business, Oasis Cigar Bar. Also included are words from Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils on his decision not to run for reelection. We hear a Carolina Connection story about the LGBTQ+ response on campus to recent bills advancing through the General Assembly. In sports, we hear from Anson Dorrance on the friendly soccer match between Chelsea and Wrexham coming to Kenan Stadium this summer. And much more!

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