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Chapel Hill: Trails Reopen, Festifall Markets, Early Voting

Posted by | Oct 16, 2025 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 16, discussing town news and events. She talked about the town finding a way to open some of the greenways damaged by this summer’s flooding, while the repairs are ongoing. She also previewed some upcoming events in the community, including the town’s Festifall Markets, the beginning of the early voting period for our municipal elections, and more.

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Orange County: Early Voting, Fire Department Update, Land Use 2050

Posted by | Oct 15, 2025 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 15, discussing county news and events.  She talked about the start of early voting in Orange County, which gets underway tomorrow. She also shared updates from the county’s fire departments from last night’s board of commissioners meeting, as well as an update on the Land Use 2050 plan, and more.

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On Air Today: Carrboro Poet Laureate Liza Wolff-Francis

Posted by | Oct 15, 2025 |

Carrboro Poet Laureate Liza Wolf-Francis joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey in studio on Wednesday, October 15.  She discussed this weekend’s West End Poetry Festival, outlining highlight’s from the festival’s three-day schedule, which begins on Thursday, October 16. She also discussed the application process for Carrboro’s next poet laurate, with the application now open on the Town of Carrboro website, and more.

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On Air Today: Salt & Smoke & Sound Festival This Weekend

Posted by | Oct 14, 2025 |

ACME Chef and Owner Kevin Callaghan and Sonark Founder and CEO Steven Raets spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 14. They discussed this weekend’s Salt & Smoke & Sound Festival at Blackwood Farm Park in Chapel Hill. They discussed how their collaboration came about, what to expect from the entertainment and the food, and more. They also talked about supporting the Orange County Arts Commission, and more. Salt & Smoke & Sound is a family friendly community cultural celebration of the finest regional music, art, food, and craft drinks.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp In Studio

Posted by | Oct 14, 2025 |

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey in studio on Tuesday, October 14 discussing town news and events. He discussed a rezoning proposal on Park Road that was denied by the board after many community members chimed in. He also gave updates on the Chatham Park South Village Small Area Plan, the Reeves Farm development, and more. He also previewed upcoming events in town, including the Pittsboro Street Fair, and more.

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Hillsborough: License Plate Readers, Land Use 2050, New Police Chief Ceremony

Posted by | Oct 14, 2025 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 14, discussing town news and events. He talked about the county’s Land Use 2050 Plan, and how there are some areas that may be at issue for Hillsborough. He also talked about the town getting a new license plate reader system and the pushback from some community members on that. He talked about the ceremony for new Police Chief Jason Winn, and more.

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Robert’s Rules: NC House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives

Posted by | Oct 13, 2025 |

NC House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey in studio on Monday, October 16. He discussed the continued budget impasse in the state legislature. He also talked about charges faces by Guilford County Rep. Cecil Brockman, and the calls for Brockman to resign. He talked about the legislature restricting zoning power of some local government for UNC System projects, his thoughts on Head Coach Bill Belichick, and more.

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Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Director of Technology Debby Atwater and Director of Digital Learning Al McArthur

Posted by | Oct 13, 2025 |

CHCCS Director of Technology Debby Atwater and Director of Digital Learning Al McArthur spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 15. They discussed the CoSN Aware, a recent distinction awarded to the district for protecting student data privacy. They also discussed the district’s Digital Learning Plan, the technology roll out for the start of the year, and more.

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