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

Posted by | Jul 21, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 21. He discussed the latest on our social media platforms, including the “On To Orlando Carolina Football Giveaway Presented by Boer Brothers Heating and Cooling.” He also discussed weekend activities, social media reaction to the new Superman movie, how to follow us on social media, and more.

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Carrboro: Continued Storm Recovery, What’s Next For Public Works, Candidate Filing Period Ends

Posted by | Jul 18, 2025 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 18, discussing town news and events. She discussed the continued recovery from Tropical Depression Chantal, including considering an eventual new home for Carrboro Public Works. She also talked about the end of the filing period for candidates for local office, which included Councilmember Randee Haven-O’Donnel’s decision to not run for reelection. She discussed her upcoming reelection campaign, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News North Carolina Reporter Lisa Sorg

Posted by | Jul 17, 2025 |

Inside Climate News North Carolina Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 17. She discussed the impacts and implications of Tropical Depression Chantal on our region. She discussed her recent reporting, which includes a story on state lawmakers working to repeal a climate change goal while the storm wreaked havoc on the area. She also takes a closer look at Hillsborough’s damage in light of their BRIC funding being pulled, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Chantal Recovery Continues, Displaced Residents, Closed Trails

Posted by | Jul 17, 2025 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 17, discussing town news and events. She discussed the continued recovery from Tropical Depression Chantal, including the implications of a state emergency declaration. She talked about residents who have been displaced by the storm, and what comes next for them. She discussed some of the town’s trails that have been closed due to storm damage, the timeline for reopening those trails, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Flood Recovery, Special Board Meeting, Pittsboro Land Purchases

Posted by | Jul 16, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn more about flood recovery efforts in our community, including the story of a first responder who was doing water rescues Sunday night only to find her own home flooded. We also hear about a special meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners to address flood damage. We hear about some land purchases made by the Town of Pittsboro, and more.

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Orange County: Damage Assessment, Community Giving Fund, Criminal Justice Resource Director

Posted by | Jul 16, 2025 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 16, discussing county news and events. She talked about on going damage assessments ahead of possible disaster declarations from the state and federal government. She talked about the Community Giving Fund, a centralized place for donations to those affected by the storm. She also discussed the promotion of a new Criminal Justice Resource Director, and more.

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On Air Today: Kerry Walsh, Carolina Inn Catering Event Manager

Posted by | Jul 15, 2025 | ,

Catering Event Manager for the Carolina Inn Kerry Walsh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 15. She discussed the Carolina Inn’s “All Booked Up” author series. She discussed the success of the series launch in May, their upcoming events with romance author Jennifer Hartman, and more.

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Hillsborough: Special Meeting of the Board, Storm Recovery, Occaneechi Village

Posted by | Jul 15, 2025 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell Spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stucky on Tuesday, July 15, discussing town news and events. He discussed an upcoming meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners to address how to pay for storm recovery, and to hear an initial assessment of the response. He talked about the steps needed to start recovery on Gold Park and River Walk, as well as the state of the historic Occaneechi replica village, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Storm Recovery, Land Purchases

Posted by | Jul 15, 2025 |

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 16, discussing town news and events. He talked about the damage caused by Tropical Depression Chantal, and a new website the town set up to gather resources for residents who need it. He also discussed a couple of recent land purchases approved by the Town Board, including one near downtown for a new Town Hall, and one near Pittsboro Elementary School that will expand McClanahan Street Park, and more.

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