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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the Commissioners Karen Howard

Posted by | Feb 4, 2025 |

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 4, discussing county news and events. She talked about he flurry of executive orders upending funding and how that could affect county services. She also discussed updates on various economic development projects around the county, including the VinFast site near Moncure. She also discussed the Wolf Speed plant in Siler City, which continues to move ahead of schedule. She talked about Black History Month and more.

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Hillsborough: Eno River State Park, Black History Month, Social Media

Posted by | Feb 4, 2025 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 4, discussing town news and events. He talked about reaction to the historic Occaneechee Raceway becoming part of Eno River State Park, making the state park walkable from downtown. He also talked about the town’s recent Black History Month proclamation and some upcoming events around the town. He discussed the town’s decision to start a Blue Sky Social account, and more.

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Carrboro: Black History Month, Green Neighborhood Grants, Executive Orders

Posted by | Jan 31, 2025 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 31, discussing town news and events. She discussed the impact recent executive orders from the federal government may have on Carrboro residents, and what to expect from local government. She discussed Green Neighborhood Grants, which have open applications on the town website through the beginning of March. She also talked about Black History Month and its enhanced importance this year, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Occaneechee Raceway, Federal Funds Freeze, Women’s Basketball

Posted by | Jan 30, 2025 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on a major expansion of Eno River State Park, which will now include the Occaneechee Raceway property and more. We also continue to hear local reaction to the proposed freezing of federal funding across the board. In sports, we preview the women’s basketball team’s west-coast matchup with the Cal Golden Bears, learn the ACC Baseball pre-season coaches poll, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Implications of Federal Funding Freeze, Town Council Meeting Highlights, Town and Gown

Posted by | Jan 30, 2025 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 30, discussing town news and events. She talked about the town council’s recent meeting, which saw discussion of unifying the town’s affordable housing program, and approving the building of a training facility at Finley Golf Course. She also discussed the implications of the proposed federal funding freeze and how that would negatively affect the town, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller

Posted by | Jan 29, 2025 |

Former Pittsboro Mayor and “On The Porch” host Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 29. They discussed the latest news and events in Pittsboro and Chatham County. They also discussed real estate trends in the area and more.

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Orange County: Federal Funding for County Programs, Government Academy, Budget

Posted by | Jan 29, 2025 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 29. She discussed the confusion around the recent proposed freezing of all Federal loans and grants, and how much that funding would affect county programs. She also talked about the Occaneechee Raceway becoming part of Eno River State Park, upcoming budget talks for the commissioners, and more.

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