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The 5:00 News – Local Budget Priorities, Gov. Stein’s Popularity, Drake Powell to NBA

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 23, 2025 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we hear a story on local governments weighing budget priorities during a tough cycle augmented by massive federal spending cuts. In education news, we hear of a principal hire for Seawell Elementary School, a big gift for the UNC theatre department, and a student earning an academic honor. We hear from Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jenson on Governor Josh Stein’s popularity, and more. In sports, Drake Powell declares for the NBA draft, the Diamond Heels host a student home run derby, and more.

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Orange County: Capital Plan, Budget, Property Revaluation Outreach

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 23, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Orange County Commissioner Sally Greene spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 23, discussing county news and events. She talked about the commissioners’ recent work session in which they hear from County Manager Travis Myron on the 10-year capital budget.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioners Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 22, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 22. She discussed the recent meetings of the Chatham County Commissioners, which saw discussion of opioid settlement money, discussion of climate action, farmland preservations grants, and more. She also talked about the county’s switch over to Tri-River Water managing the county’s water, and more.

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Hillsborough: FEMA Funding Pulled, Sewage Spill, Climate Challenge Concludes

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 22, 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, April 22. He discussed the recent loss of FEMA funding for a couple of crucial projects for the town of Hillsborough. He also discussed a recent sewage spill and the subsequent cleanup. He talked about the Hillsborough Climate Challenge, which wraps up today, including the likelihood that the challenge will be repeated next year, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 21, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 21. He discussed transfer portal news, including Ven-Allen Lubin’s decision to enter the portal while intending to return to UNC next season. He also discussed the diamond heels weekend road series win. He discussed several other UCN sports in lighting-round mode, and more.

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Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Board Vice Chair Riza Jenkins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 21, 2025 | Speaking of Schools

Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board Vice Chair Riza Jenkins spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 21. She discussed the latest in the process of identifying the district’s next superintendent. She also discussed the district’s current budget discussions, the next steps on the capital improvement plan, and more.

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Conversations We Need To Have: Anita Jones-McNair

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 21, 2025 | Conversations We Need To Have

Carroboro’s Chief Race and Equity Officer Anita Jones-McNair spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 21. She discussed some of the work her office has been doing over the last several months, including hosting a town hall conversation for community members to share their concerns about recent changes to policy at the federal and state level. She also talked about an internal program that allows town staff to learn more about non-profit organizations in the community. She discussed the town being named a finalist for the All-America City award, and the presentation the town will give in Denver as a finalist, and more.

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Carrboro: General Assembly Bills, OWASA Update, Advisory Boards

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 18, 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, April 18, discussing town news and events. She discussed an update from town staff on some bills going through the General Assembly that would limit the scope of local and county governments. She also discussed an update from OWASA, talking about the likelihood that their budget will include raised rates. She also discussed some of the town advisory boards, and more.

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Robert’s Rules: NC House Minority Leader Robert Reives on State Budget and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 18, 2025 | Robert's Rules

North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative from Chatham County, Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 18. He discussed the latest on the state budget conversations. He also weighs in on the continued litigation surrounding the State Supreme Court seat that Republican Jefferson Griffin continues to contest in spite of losing the election by over 700 votes. He also talks about some of the coming federal cuts, including slashing PBS’s budget, and more.

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On Air Today: The Mebane Dogwood Festival with Valerie Beausoleil and Claudia Clemente

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 17, 2025 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored

Valerie Beausoleil and Claudia Clemente, who help lead the Mebane Business Association, join 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, April 17.

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