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Orange County: Federal Shutdown, Joint School Board Meeting, Board Priorities

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 1, 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, October 1, discussing county news and events. She talked about the recent shutdown of the federal government and how that might affect Orange County going forward. She also discussed a recent meeting the commissioners had with both of the county’s school boards. She discussed highlights from the agenda for next week’s meeting, talked about the board’s priorities for the rest of the year, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Katie Kenlan

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 30, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Katie Kenlan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 30. She discussed a pair of recent meetings the county commissioners held. The first was a joint meeting with the Siler City Board of Commissioners. The second was a joint meeting with the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners. She discussed the takeaways from both meetings, as well as the similarities and differences in the needs of those two towns. She also discussed upcoming community events and more.

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Hillsborough: Gold Park and River Walk Reopen, Parking Study

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 30, 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 30, discussing town news and events. He discussed major takeaways from a recent parking study the town commissioned from a consultant. He also discussed the recent reopening of Gold Park and sections of River Walk that had been closed since Tropical Depression Chantal back in July. He also previewed upcoming town events and more.

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Speaking of Schools: Chatham County Schools PIO Jessica Pasion

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 29, 2025 | Speaking of Schools

Chatham County School Public Information Officer Jessica Pasion spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 29, discussing district news and events. She talked about how the school year has gone in the first month, highlighted a recent accountability recognition the district received, and more. She also discussed the district’s composite programs, which allow for marching band and soccer teams to form from several schools that might not have enough people to do that activity independently. She also previewed upcoming events and more.

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Stroman on Sports: WNBA Playoffs Delivering So Far, with Phoenix Standing Out and Wilson Winning MVP

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 26, 2025 | Stroman On Sports

Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 26 ahead of Game 3 in each of the WNBA Playoffs’ semifinals.

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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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