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Hillsborough: Flood Damange Assessment, Boil Water Notice

Posted by | Jul 8, 2025 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 8, discussing town news and events. He recounted his experience with Tropical Storm Chantal, and the realization that this was more than an ordinary tropical rain event. He discussed some of the long term challenges facing the town’s water infrastructure, as well as the short-term implications of the town’s boil water notice. He shared the probable timeline for the lifting of the boil water notice, and more.

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Chapel Hill: South Creek Development, LUMO, 4th of July

Posted by | Jul 3, 2025 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Tem Amy Ryan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 3. She discussed the rapid progress on the South Creek development across from Southern Village, how that fits in with the future of southern Chapel Hill, and how the Land Use Management Ordinance fits into all of that. She also discussed the upcoming 4th of July festivities for Chapel Hill, and more.

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Carrboro: Lessons Learned from All-America City Competition, 4th of July

Posted by | Jul 2, 2025 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 2, discussing town news and events. She discussed her experience with other Carrboro representatives in Denver for the National Civic League’s All-America City competition. She discussed the benefits of exchanging ideas with representatives from other municipalities, as well as what the honor means for the town. She also discussed 4th of July festivities in Carrboro coming up this holiday weekend, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Affordable Housing, Mark Bell, Athletic Department Shake-Up

Posted by | Jul 2, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a new housing development on the East side of town, and why some members of the council did not vote in favor of the project. We also hear from Hillsborough Mark Bell on something he’s proud of from his first 18 months as mayor. We hear from Bubba Cunningham on the revamping of the UNC Athletic Department, and more.

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Orange County: Orange County Recognized, Carrboro Recognized, 4th of July

Posted by | Jul 2, 2025 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 2, discussing county news and events. She talked about a recent award Orange County won for government achievement. She also discussed Carrboro’s recent designation as an All-America City, the first Orange County town to earn that distinction. She talked about some events and closures for the upcoming 4th of July holiday, and more.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Talks Athletic Department Change

Posted by | Jul 1, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 1. He discussed the recently announced changes to leadership in the UNC Athletic Department, with Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham moving to a new role next summer, and Steve Newmark’s hiring as his successor. He talked about the changing landscape of college sports, Cunningham’s legacy, and more.

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Hillsborough: Mark Bell on Running for Re-election

Posted by | Jul 1, 2025 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 1, discussing town news and events. He talked about his recent decision to run for another two-year term as Hillsborough’s Mayor. He discussed when he made the decision, the challenges of balancing public office private life, what he’s most proud of during his first 18 months, and more. He also mentioned upcoming town events, a recent ribbon cutting, and more.

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