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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the Commissioners Karen Howard

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 8, discussing county news and events. She discussed the recent “Hands Off 25” Rally that took place nationwide, including an event in Pittsboro. She also talked about the county’s property revaluation, the county’s budget, and more.

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Hillsborough: Dog Costume Contest and Easter Egg Hunt, Climate Challenge, River Hazard Mitigation

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 8. He previewed a Hillsborough Police event coming up at Gold Park this weekend that will include an easter egg hunt and a dog costume contest. He also discussed several of the Hillsborough Climate Challenge Events coming up this week. He talked about a virtual public meeting on mitigating hazards in the Haw and Eno rivers, previewed the next board of commissioners meeting, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Ian Jackson to the Portal, Hands Off 25, E-Bike Library

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we hear a story about the recent Hands Off 25 rallies against the Trump Administration, including conversations with people at the event in Chapel Hill. We hear about an e-bike lending program from the town of Chapel Hill, check the local government meeting schedule, and more. In sports, UNC Men’s Basketball star freshman Ian Jackson has entered the transfer portal, Women’s Lacrosse moves up to number one after a big win, and more.

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Conversations We Need To Have: Orange County Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack

Orange County’s Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday April 7. He discussed the current work of his office, which includes a successful event for Women’s History Month in March. He also talked about some upcoming events. They also talked about how they came to support the work of social justice and equity for underrepresented groups, and more.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Reviews the Sports Weekend

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 7. He discussed events from the weekend in UNC sports, including the women’s lacrosse team beating top ranked Boston College to become the top team in the country. He also talked about a historic weekend series for the Diamond Heels against Duke. He also talked about the men’s lacrosse team as they remain in the national rankings, and more.

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The 5:00 News: Court of Appeals Rules for Griffin, Carrboro Considers Housing, and Veesaar Chooses UNC

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps close out the week by sharing the latest local news stories with listeners on Friday, April 4.

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Carrboro: Inclusive Engagement, Affordable Housing and A Walkable Weaver Street Event

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 4.

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On Air Today: Wade Sutton and Tracey Williams-Johnson on Handball Futures’ Tryouts

Wade Sutton and Tracey Williams-Johnson join 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, April 3 to discuss an upcoming handball team tryout in Chapel Hill.

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