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Orange County: Broadband Task Force, New Subdivision, Closed Session First

Posted by | Oct 8, 2025 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 10, discussing county news and events. She reviewed a discussion of he Broadband Task Force from the most recent board of commissioners meeting. She also talked about a vote on a new subdivision off 54. She discussed a new format for commissioners meetings in which they meet early for closed session, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard

Posted by | Oct 7, 2025 |

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 7, discussing county news and events. She discussed a recent meeting with the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, including a more detailed plan for what to do with jointly owned downtown properties that they would like to develop. She also talked about the recent “State of Chatham” event held by the Chatham County Chamber of Commerce, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill’s Michael Koh Live from ACC Tipoff in Charlotte

Posted by | Oct 7, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 7. Michael called in live from the ACC Tipoff event in Charlotte. He discussed interactions with UNC representatives, Head Coach Hubert Davis and players Seth Trimble and Henri Vieesaar. He discussed the relaxed and happy tone for the UNC coach and players, as well as gauging the general mood of the conference at the event, and more.

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Hillsborough: Flood Update, Business Update, Upcoming Events

Posted by | Oct 7, 2025 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 7, discussing town news and events. He gave an update on flood recovery in Hillsborough, with most of the parks space around town reopened, replacement vehicles ordered, and private residents recovering as well. He also discussed local businesses around Hillsborough, including some recent openings. He also talked about upcoming community news and events and more.

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On Air Today: Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jensen On Government Shutdown and More

Posted by | Oct 6, 2025 |

Tom Jensen, the director of Public Policy Polling, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 6. He discussed recent polling around the federal government shutdown, recent special election results and what to watch for as we near the 2026 midterms.

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On Air Today: Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson on New Laws, Jordan Lake Safety

Posted by | Oct 3, 2025 |

Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 3. He discussed how two new laws in North Carolina will affect the work of Sheriff’s offices in the state, including Chatham County. He also discussed safety on Jordan Lake, with dangerous situations occurring every summer. He also discussed the growth of Chatham County and how it affect’s the sheriff’s office’s work, and more.

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On Air Today: Laney Garber, Mone’t Peaks, and Susan Little from the Monet Richardson Community Foundation

Posted by | Oct 2, 2025 |

Monet Richardson Community Foundation Student Leaders Laney and Mone’t and faculty advisor Susan Little spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 2. They discussed an upcoming car wash fund raiser to help support their mission of enhancing educational experiences through connecting community resources. The car wash will be October 18 at the Dunkin on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill.

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Climate Thursday: Haw River Assembly Executive Director Emily Sutton

Posted by | Oct 2, 2025 |

Haw River Assembly Executive Director and Keeper of The Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 2. She discussed an upcoming EPA hearing at Randolph Community College in Asheboro as the agency decides enforcement of limits of 1,4-dioxane coming from Asheboro’s water treatment facility.  She also discussed other work the assembly is currently doing, including working with groups of 4th graders in the field, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Football Gamedays, New Police Station, North Carolina Starter’s Launch

Posted by | Oct 2, 2025 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 2, discussing town news and events. She talked about football gameday impacts on downtown businesses, including an upcoming study with the university, the Chamber, and the visitor’s bureau to measure that impact. She discussed the Chapel Hill Police getting their new headquarters up and running. The talked about a recent trip to Raleigh with some of the economic development for the North Carolina Starter’s Launch, and more.

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