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Speaking of Schools: Daniel Kearns-Pickett on the OCS Health and Wellness Fair

Orange County Schools Mental Health Coordinator Daniel Kearns-Pickett spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 30. He discussed the upcoming Second Annual Orange County Schools Health and Wellness Fair at Orange High School on Saturday, May 3 from noon to 3 p.m. He talked about what would be at the Health and Wellness Fair, what motivated its creation initially, and who it is aiming to serve. He also discussed his journey in education, the importance of student mental health, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Campus Protest Anniversary, PEACH Apartments, Return of Zaden High

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from an organizer for UNC Students for Justice in Palestine, as they marked one year since police broke-up a protest on campus last spring. We also hear from the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the PEACH apartments in the Pine Knolls neighborhood. In sports, the Diamond Heels get a win yesterday and play again today, Zaden High is set to return to UNC, and more.

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Orange County: School Board Requests and Federal Funding Cuts

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 30. She discussed the business of this week’s Board of Commissioners meeting, which also included the boards of education from Orange County School and Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools. The school boards submitted budget requests for the upcoming year, and all three boards heard a presentation on the impact of federal spending cuts, and more.

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On Air Today: Sean Echevarria on Burlington Carousel Festival

City of Burlington Recreation Supervisor of Special Events Sean Echeverria spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 29. He discussed the 34th Annual Burlington Carousel Festival, which will be on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4. He talked about the history of the town’s Dentzel Carousel, the rides and entertainment available at the event. He also discussed  food and beverage options, parking information, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Student Visas, Carolina Blood Drive, Tri-River Water in Chatham

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear more on the status of international students visas at UNC. We also hear from some of the organizers of the Carolina Blood Drive, which takes place at the Smith Center tomorrow. We hear from Tri-River Water on their merger with Chatham County Utility customers. In sports, we check the latest on the Diamond Heels, UNC Football players signing free agent contracts in the NFL, Academic All-ACC honorees, and more.

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Hillsborough: End of COVID Aid, Annexation, General Assembly Briefing

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 29, discussing town news and events. He discussed the events of the recent board of commissioners meeting, where they talked about the end of a federal block grant program. He also discussed some annexation being considered by the town, some rezoning requests from residents, a briefing on some bills in the General Assembly that would affect the town’s ability to plan for growth, and more. He also talked about a parking survey, as the town gathers more information about parking habits in the community, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 28. He discussed some weekend activities, recent social media trends, and what the wchlChapelboro accounts have been up to. He talked about the ongoing T-shirt design contest here at The Hill, shared how to follow 97.9 The Hill on social media, and more.

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The 5:00 News – UNC Student Visas Restored, Climate Symposium, Women’s Lacrosse

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn that now all six international UNC students who had their visas revoked by the United States government have now had those visas restored. We hear a story on the return of the UNC Climate Symposium, which is back after a five year hiatus and is now student-run. We check the local government meeting schedule, hear from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board Vice-Chair Riza Jenkins, and more. In sports the UNC women’s Lacrosse team stays undefeated ahead of the NCAA tournament, and more.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Talks Sports Weekend

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 28. He discussed a busy weekend in UNC sports, including the women’s lacrosse team completing an undefeated season with a 14-12 defeat of second ranked Boston College. He also covered men’s lacrosse, who scored a top ten win over the weekend as well. He talked about the Diamond Heels weekend series win at Pitt, and mentioned the UNC Softball, Women’s Tennis, and Men’s Golf teams who were all in action this weekend, and more.

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