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Carrboro: Day in Court vs. Duke Energy, Carrboro Music Fest, All-America City

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 26, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee Spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 26. She discussed Thursday’s court proceedings, in which Duke Energy is attempting to have the case Carrboro brought against them dismissed. She also previewed a busy weekend coming up in Carrboro, featuring the Carrboro Music Festival on Saturday and Sunday, as well as the celebration of Carrboro’s designation as an All-America City on Sunday.

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Climate Thursday: Director of Duke’s Heat Policy Innovation Hub Ashley Ward

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 26, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 26. She discussed much of the recent work she has been doing, including meeting with congressional leaders in Washington to discuss policy solutions to extreme heat. She also discussed the launch of the “Community Lighthouse Project,” which seeks to emulate infrastructure that has emerged in New Orleans, where faith-based organizations equip their buildings with solar panels and generators to become community power sources during extended power outages. She also discussed some of her upcoming work, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 25, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

Inside Climate News Reporter covering North Carolina Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 25. She discussed the court hearing between Duke Energy and the Town of Carrboro, where the judge was hearing a motion to dismiss brought by Duke. She also discussed some of her recent reporting, including a story on arctic research being cut, a cancelled study on the environmental impact of industrialized hog farms. She also previewed an upcoming deep dive on PFAS in our state, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Development Project Updates, Local Zoning for UNC Projects in Jeopardy

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 25, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 26, discussing town news and events. She gave updates on three development projects from the town council meeting on Wednesday, including a large housing development on Weaver Dairy Road. She also discussed a move in the state legislature to limit local authority over construction projects for UNC. She also talked about upcoming events in the community and more.

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On Air Today: Orange County Land Conservation Manager Christian Hirni

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 24, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

Orange County Land Conservation Manager Christian Hirni spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 26. He discussed a recent grant awarded by the state that allows for an expansion of the trail at 7 Mile Creek Natural Area. The grant will not only expand the trail on site, but make it easier for a future connection to the Mountains to Sea Trail in Orange County. He also discussed other work his office is doing, and more.

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On Air Today: Community Home Trust Executive Director Kimberly Sanchez

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 24, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

Community Home Trust Executive Director Kimberly Sanchez spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 24. She discussed a recent award Community Home Trust won from Housing North Carolina for their Open Air Camp Road project. She discussed how this project was a stretch for Community Home Trust, and its success shows their ability to do work in areas they haven’t previously. She also talked about other work Community Home Trust is doing, and more.

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Orange County: Orange County Roadshow, Joint School Board Meeting, Supporting Arts

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 24, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 24, discussing county news and events. She talked about the Orange County Roadshow hoping to inform residents of all of the services and opportunities provided by the county. She also previewed an upcoming meeting with the two school boards, and how they hope a format change to that meeting will foster more discussion. She also spoke of the continued importance of supporting the arts, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Town of Pittsboro Communications Director Colby Sawyer

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 23, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Town of Pittsboro Communications Director Colby Sawyer spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 25, discussing town news and events. He previewed an upcoming joint meeting between the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners and the Chatham County Board of Commissioners. He discussed the town planning board tabling discussion of the Chatham Park South Village Small Area Plan, and when the next planning board meeting is scheduled. He discussed a recent ribbon cutting for the town’s new skate park, and more.

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On Air Today: Sam Howell’s TABLE Cleats on Display at Bru’s Public House

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 23, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

TABLE’s Director of Marketing Suzanne Tormollen spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 23. She discussed TABLE’s history with former UNC star quarterback Sam Howell, and his decision to feature TABLE for the NFL’s “My Cause, My Cleats” campaign. She shared the opportunity for the public to view the cleats at Bru’s Public House in Carrboro, where folks can also enter to win a signed photo from Sam Howell, a video message from him, and to VIP tickets to TABLE’s upcoming “Empty Bowls” event on October 5 in Carrboro at the town commons. She also discussed the continuous work TABLE does in the community to feed kids, how folks can help support their mission, and more.

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Hillsborough: Police Chief Named, Commissioners Work Session, Transportation Update

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 23, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 24, discussing town news and events. He discussed the town manager’s naming of Jeff Winn as the permanent police chief after serving in the role on an interim basis for the last several months. He also discussed the most recent board of commissioners meeting, which saw a couple of updates on transportation projects and goals for the town. He also talked about the town’s leaf collection practices, upcoming events, and more.

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