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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham News + Record Reporter Ben Rappaport

Chatham News + Record Reporter Ben Rappaport spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 30th.  He discussed the latest economic development news from the Moncure Area site, VinFast, and Wolfspeed. He also discussed a recent state-wide Special Olympics competition held at Seaforth High School.

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Climate Thursday: Retired EPA Analyst Kathy Kaufman

Retired EPA Analyst and Executive Committee Member of Orange-Chatham Sierra Club Kathy Kaufman joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 30th.  She discussed Duke Energy’s reliance on natural gas in their plan to reduce emissions by 70% by 2030. 

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Chapel Hill: Pickleball Courts, Athletic Field Upgrades, and Year of the Trail

Town of Chapel Hill Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Atuya Cornwell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 30th.  He discussed a pilot program creating dual-purpose pickleball and tennis courts leading the town to add multiple new options for pickleballers.  He also discussed recent upgrades at Cedar Falls Park, The Year of the Trail, and spring and summer programs offered by Parks and Rec.

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The 5:00 News – The Fate of Purple Bowl, Cows and Trees on the Road, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is a story about how the development of the 306 W. Franklin site in downtown Chapel Hill might affect some popular local businesses, including Purple Bowl. We also learn of a downed tree affecting traffic in one part of town, while a cow in the road affected traffic in a different part of town.  We also hear from Governor Roy Cooper, UNC Head Football Coach Mack Brown, and more.

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On Air Today: Wonderful Water with Wil Lawson and Travis Rich

Orange Water and Sewer Authority’s Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Recycling Manager Wil Lawson and Operations Supervisor at Mason Farm Wastewater Treatment Plant Travis Rich spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 29th. They discussed the process for OWASA’s treatment of wastewater, as well as the availability of the 2022 Wastewater Report Card.

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On Air Today: Will Freund, Community Engagement Specialist for Morehead Planitarium

Community Engagement Specialist for the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, Will Freund joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 29th.  He discussed the upcoming UNC Science Expo, which is the kick-off event for the month-long North Carolina Science Festival.  He also discussed programs at the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, and more.

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Orange County: COVID Testing Sites Closing, Regional Transit Meeting, and More

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 29th. She discussed her participation earlier in the day in meeting of several regional transit groups, including the Durham Chapel Hill Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization. She also discussed the upcoming end to on-site COVID-19 testing in Orange County, plus more.

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The 5:00 News – UNC Student Leaders, State Zoning Bills, Spring Football

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a story about the last UNC Board of Trustees meeting to include the two current student government leaders.  We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils on some zoning bills making their way through the General Assembly. Mack Brown discusses the goal of spring football practice, and much more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry

Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 28th. She discussed Monday’s meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, a recent trip to Burlington to encourage better communication between the towns, and some upcoming events in the Pittsboro community.

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Hillsborough: Update From Biden’s Visit To Durham, Annexation of Gatewood, and More

Hillsborough Mayor Pro Tem Matt Hughes spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 28th.  He discussed President Biden’s visit to Durham and why North Carolina is a national leader in economic and infrastructure development. He also discussed news from last night Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting, including the possible annexation of the Gatewood Property, and more.

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