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Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks

Posted by | Jul 14, 2025 |

Andy Jenks, the chief communications officer for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Monday, July 14.

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Carrboro: Tropical Depression Chantal Recovery, Public Works, Filing for Reelection Run

Posted by | Jul 11, 2025 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 11, discussing town news and events. She talked about the damage assessment in Carrboro this week after several homes were flooded, as well as the town’s public works facility. She described the process of getting trash pick up back up and running after most of the garbage truck fleet was ruined. She talked about the resource center at the Drakeford Library Complex that is set up through Saturday for folks affected by the flooding. She also talked about filing to run for reelection as Mayor, and more.

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Bridging the Gap: Vickie Feaster-Fornville, Victoria Fornville, and Vianna Fornville

Posted by | Jul 11, 2025 |

This month 2025 Pauli Murray Award Winner and CHCCS Board Member Vicki Feaster-Fornville, North Carolina state-wide E-Learning Advisor of the Year Victoria Fornville, and 2025 Pauli Murray Award winner and rising Chapel Hill High School junior Vianna Fornville joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 11. They discussed work they have been doing in the community, and advocating for mental health for young people in our community. They also discussed the unique challenges that students of color face in getting resources for mental health and educational support, and more.

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

Posted by | Jul 10, 2025 |

Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 10. She discussed the implications of Tropical Depression Chantal’s record rainfall on our region, and how climate change needs to be addressed from all angles. She also discussed some current work she is doing in the U.S. Virgin Islands this summer that involves heat mapping, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Storm Recovery at Camelot Village, Eastgate Shopping Center, and More

Posted by | Jul 10, 2025 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 10, discussing the ongoing recovery efforts from Tropical Storm Chantal. She discussed visiting Camelot Village apartments, and the challenges faced by that community after the latest flood. She also discussed University Place and the flooding there. She talked about Eastgate Shopping Center, which saw catastrophic flooding. She suggested ways the community could help support these businesses and displaces residents, and more.

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On Air Today: Haw River Assembly Water Quality Manager Kaitlyn Elliott

Posted by | Jul 9, 2025 |

Haw River Assembly Water Quality Manager Kaitlyn Elliott spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 9. She discussed Tropical Depression Chantal’s impacts on the Haw River, as well as other area waterways. She discussed some upcoming well-water testing events the HRA is holding in Alamance, Chatham, and Orange Counties. She recounted her experience on Monday in Chapel Hill, and more.

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Orange County: Storm Recovery Continues

Posted by | Jul 9, 2025 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 9th. She discussed the continued recovery from Tropical Depression Chantal. She discussed the stage water restriction in Mebane, which has led to the closure of some of Orange County’s large employers. She also talked about services disrupted by the storm, and services the county is providing for folks who have been displaced, and more.

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On Air Today: Orange County Emergency Services Director Kirby Saunders

Posted by | Jul 8, 2025 |

Orange County Emergency Services Director Kirby Saunders spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 8. He discussed the county’s coordinated response to Tropical Depression Chantal’s historic rainfall and the subsequent flooding. He discussed the rescue phase transitioning to an assessment phase, the amazing work of the county’s first responders, resources available to community members, and more.

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