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On Air Today: Jessica Nilles on the 35th Annual Dogwood Festival

Jessica Nilles from the Mebane Business Association spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 13th.  She discussed the 35th Annual Dogwood Festival, which will be happening in Mebane April 21st and 22nd. 

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Climate Thursday: NC Newsline Reporter Lisa Sorg

NC Newsline Environmental Reporter and Assistant Editor Lisa Sorg joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 13th.  She discussed a recent article she wrote for NC Newsline outlining the potential environmental impacts of the Wolfspeed facility being planned in Siler City. She discussed the source of the data, and the possible implications for the VinFast facility being planned near Moncure.

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Chapel Hill: Complete Communities, Bocce Derby, Suttons at 100

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 13th.  She discussed community events, including the the Bocce Derby, Sutton’s 100th birthday, and more. She also discussed the town council’s complete communities work session, where the council discussed recommendations for increasing density and affordability of housing in Chapel Hill. The council discussed allowing for more duplexes in future town development.  

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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham County Line Publisher Randy Voller

Former Pittsboro Mayor and publisher of the Chatham County Line newspaper Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 12th.  He discussed trends in real estate in Orange and Chatham Counties, talked about system development fees, and other news events in the Pittsboro area.

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Orange County: 10 Year Capital Improvement Plan and More

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 12th. She discussed Tuesday’s board of commissioners meeting, in which they heard the 10-year capital needs plan for the county.

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On Air Today: Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party Anderson Clayton

Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party Anderson Clayton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 12th. She talked about her recent trip to Washington, D.C. for the annual Easter Egg Roll. She also discussed recent current events in state politics, including the decision by State Representative Tricia Cotham to switch from the Democratic to the Republican Party. Clayton also discussed how she initially got involved in politics, and why it is important for people to connect with their local government leaders.

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The 5:00 News – Shooting Suspect Nabbed, Truth Plaques, Run For Malawi

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition is the apprehension of a suspect in a shooting from Mason Farm Rd. back on April 2nd.  We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils on the town’s “Truth Plaques,” a story about the upcoming “Run For Malawi” fundraising event, a Carolina Connection story about Chapel Hill’s Ukranian community, and much more.

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On Air Today: Chapel Hill Police Chief Celisa Lehew and Sgt. Prairie Osborne

Chapel Hill Police chief Celisa Lewew and Sergeant Prairie Osborne spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 11th.  They discussed the G.E.M.S. program–Girls Empowered Motivated Spectacular, which allows young women to explore future careers in community safety and local government. The program is open to girls aged 14-19 and begins on May 11th.

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Hillsborough: No Street Closure for Private Events, Upcoming Activities, and More

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 11th. She recapped a discussion at Monday’s Town Board of Commissioners meeting about potentially closing part of Eno Street in June for “Flush Fest,” an annual private fundraiser.  The board ultimately opted to not set the precedent of closing town streets for private events. She also discussed other items from the board of commissioners meeting, and some upcoming events in the town.

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On Air Today: Documentary Filmmaker and East Chapel High Student Teresa Fang

Award-winning documentary filmmaker and East Chapel Hill High School student Theresa Fang spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 10th.  She discussed her process and motivation for entering Student-CAM, the C-SPAN student documentary film contest. 

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