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Chapel Hill: Carolina North Arena, Snow Response, Hometown Heroes

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 21, 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, February 20, discussing town news and events. She discussed how the town did through Wednesday night’s snowstorm and how remote learning went in her house. She also talked about the potential for UNC building an athletic arena at the Carolina North campus sometime in the distant future. She discussed the 97.9 The Hill Hometown Heroes Luncheon, a benefit at The Story Venue for L.A. fire victims, and more.

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On Air Today: Carolina Connection’s Melodi Carty Talks Snow, Free Basketball For Students

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 20, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

UNC Student and Carolina Connection Reporter Melodi Carty spoke on the phone with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 20. She described the atmosphere on Wednesday night, as campus was covered in a fresh blanket of snow. Adding to the celebratory mood, word spread in the early evening that students living on campus could get into the UNC Men’s Basketball game against NC State for free. She talked about people’s response, the valued of having a shared positive experience for the campus community, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioners Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 18, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 18, discussing county news and events. She discussed the recent board of commissioners meeting which was postponed, and what business will be moved to the next meting. She discussed the many programs that might be affected by a freeze in federal funding, specifically through the lens of economic development. She also talked about County land in downtown Pittsboro as the town attempts to expand the size of their downtown, and more.

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Hillsborough: Snow, Meeting With Orange County Commissioners, Diversion Facility

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 18, 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, February 18, discussing town news and events. He discussed the snow forecast and how the town is preparing for the potential of inclement weather and the impacts that could have on the town. He also recapped a recent joint meeting with the Orange County Board of Commissioners, which covered a wide range of topics including the town’s limited water and sewer capacity, the future crisis diversion facility, the future trains station, and more.

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Carrboro: Drakeford Library Complex, NC Mayors Association, Land Use Ordinance Rewrite

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 14, 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, February 14, discussing town news and events. She discussed a recent meeting of the North Carolina Mayor’s Association in Chapel Hill. She talked about the process the town is going through for their Land Use Ordinance rewrite, discussed at the most recent town council meeting. She discussed a recent tour of the Drakeford Library Complex, its upcoming opening ceremony, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 13, 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 Thursday, February 13. She discussed some of the recent work she has been doing, including meeting with Republican leaders in the U.S. Congress to learn what their legislative priorities are, particularly in relation to heat policy. She also talked about other federal actions from the Trump Administration and how they may affect research institutions. She talked about some upcoming international travel and consulting she will be doing, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Town Council Meeting, Everywhere To Everywhere Greenways, NC Mayors Association

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 13, 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, February 13, discussing town news and events. She talked about Wednesday night’s town council meeting, which included a discussion of the town’s everywhere to everywhere greenways plan and more. She discussed this week’s North Carolina Mayors’ Association meeting in Chapel Hill, discussed upcoming budget work for the town as budget season draws near, and more.

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Orange County: Partnership to End Homelessness, Honoring Lynching Victims, Drakeford Library Opening

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 12, 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, February 12, discussing county news and events. She shared an update from the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness, the upcoming opening of the Drakeford Library Complex, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 11, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 11, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recent Town Board of Commissioners meeting, which included recognition for the Communications and Emergency Management Department, a revamp of the town website, and a new map that shows future developments coming to Pittsboro. He also talked about a discussion of affordable housing in Chatham Park, and more.

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Hillsborough: Tourism Still Recovering, Ordinance Against Feeding Wild Animals

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 11, 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, February 12, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recent Board of Commissioners meeting, which saw a presentation on planning, tourism, and economic development. He discussed how hotel stays in Hillsborough have still not reached pre-pandemic levels and more. He also discussed the town passing an ordinance that prohibits feeding wildlife other than the use of birdfeeders for songbirds, and more.

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