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Carrboro: Rail-to-Greenway Study, Baldwin Park Playground and Holding Fast in A Chaotic Time

Posted by | Feb 7, 2025 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, Feb. 7.

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On Air Today: Monet Richardson Community Foundation Club from ECHHS

Posted by | Feb 7, 2025 |

Monet Richardson Community Foundation Club Members Mone’t Peaks and Laney Garber, Club Advisor Susan Little, and Board Liaison Sondra Komada spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 6. They discussed the 4th Annual Monet Richardson Community Foundation’s “Running With The Angels” 5k Run & Walk, coming up on Saturday April 26 at East Chapel Hill High School.

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Robert’s Rules: NC House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives Talks General Assembly and More

Posted by | Feb 6, 2025 |

NC House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 6. He discussed the business of the General Assembly, particularly as it relates to state budget questions, including the discrepancy between Governor Stein’s proposal for Western North Carolina aid compared to the Republican-led General Assembly’s. He also talked about the impact of some of the recent federal actions from the white house, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Services With Federal Funds, Black History Month, New Downtown Park

Posted by | Feb 6, 2025 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 6, discussing town news and events. She talked about the numerous town services that rely on federal funds to support the community. She discussed Black History Month activities around town, including an event with Chapel Hill Transit on Monday. She talked about plans for a new downtown park at Rosemary and Columbia, talked about downtown businesses, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Med Deli Open Date Targeted, Change at the Top For CHCCS, GM for MBB

Posted by | Feb 5, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Med Deli and The Story Venue owner Jamil Kadoura on when he plans to reopen Med Deli’s West Franklin Street location.  We learn more about Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Superintendent Nyah Hamlett stepping down at the end of the year. We learn about a positive rabies test in Orange County, hear about a forum on low barrier housing, and more. In sports, UNC Men’s Basketball looks to add staff including a General Manager, several Tar Heel athletes earn individual honors, and more.

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Orange County: Development Update, Black History Month, Ag Summit

Posted by | Feb 5, 2025 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 5, discussing county news and events. She talked about Tuesday night’s meeting of the county commissioners, which included discussion of a development proposal and more. She talked about upcoming Black History Month events, an Ag Summit for Orange County, and more.

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On Air Today: Dr. Laura Ullrich from Charlotte Branch of Richmond Federal Reserve

Posted by | Feb 5, 2025 |

Dr. Laura Ullrich from the Charlotte Branch of the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank and Ian Scott of the Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 5. They discussed the Chamber’s economic forecast event from Wednesday morning, which featured Dr. Ullrich’s analysis. She shared a generally positive economic outlook for North Carolina and the Triangle. They discussed Chatham County’s growth and how it may affect Orange County, and more.

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On Air Today: Jamil Kadoura From Mediterranean Deli and The Story Venue

Posted by | Feb 4, 2025 |

Mediterranean Deli and The Story Venue owner Jamil Kadoura spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 4. He discussed an upcoming benefit for the LA fire victims at The Story Venue on Franklin Street. Click here to buy tickets. He also discussed the rebuild of Mediterranean Deli, which he hopes to have reopened in time for graduation. He talked about he support he’s received from the community, and more.

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