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Hillsborough: Turkey Vulture Problem, Snow Response, Legislative Goals

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 14, 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, January 14, discussing town news and events. He discussed Hillsborough’s experience with this past weekend’s snowfall. He also talked about the recent Board of Commissioners meeting, which saw a complaint against a resident who has been feeding turkey vultures. The accumulating vultures have become a nuisance to some in the town, prompting discussion of town action. He also discussed legislative goals for the General Assembly, upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 14, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 14. He discussed the recent meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, which saw the board sign off on two conditional rezoning requests, one of which includes a future town park and fire station. He also talked about the town’s experience with the recent snowfall, some upcoming town events, and other town news.

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The 5:00 News – Snow Recap, Local Government, Arts in Orange

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 13, 2025 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we recap Chapel Hill’s first significant snowfall in years, which was followed by ice and caused delays and closures into Monday. We also check this week’s local government meeting schedule, learn of a grant awarded to the Orange County Sustainability Team, and more. We hear a story on the arts in Orange County from our Forum on The Hill series. In sports, we recap both men’s and women’s basketball, wrestling gets a big win, and more.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Reviews the Weekend in UNC Sports

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 13, 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, January 13. He discussed the weekend in UNC sports, including a dramatic win for the men’s basketball team on the road at N.C. State. He reviewed that win, and put it in the context of the larger season for the men’s team. He also talked women’s basketball, as Courtney Banghart’s team continues to accumulate wins. He mentioned Tar Heel wrestling, tennis, and more.

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Stroman On Sports: UNC Women’s Basketball’s Win Against Duke

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 10, 2025 | Stroman On Sports

Sports businesswomen, UVA professor, UNC faculty member, and host of “If You Only Knew,” Dr. Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, January 10. They discussed UNC women’s basketball. They talked about the ugly win against duke, the roster makeup of the team, and the positive showing against Notre Dame. They discussed what is coming next for the team, what their potential might be for the rest of the season, and more.

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Carrboro: Drakeford Library Complex, Race & Equity Initiatives, Newbury Subdivision

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 10, 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, January 10. She discussed a recent update on race and equity initiatives in the Town. She also discussed the conclusion of a quasi-judicial hearing on the Newbury Subdivision. She talked about the upcoming opening of the Drakeford Library Complex, the Carrboro Film Festival moving to the Century Center, and more.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh’s Sports Weekend

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 10, 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 Friday, January 10, discussing the weekend in UNC sports. He talked about the men’s basketball team’s upcoming game against N.C. State, and the women’s team’s matchup against Boston College. He also talked about other UNC sports competing this weekend, the football transfer portal, and more.

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Robert’s Rules: NC House Minority Leader Robert Reives Talks Leadership, Legislative Session

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 10, 2025 | Robert's Rules

North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 9. He discussed the legislative session that got underway this week. He also talked about leadership changes in both parties at the state legislature for 2025. He discussed state and national politics, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Haw River Assembly Executive Director and Keeper of The Haw Emily Sutton

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 9, 2025 | Climate Thursdays

Haw River Assembly Executive Director and Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 9. She discussed last year’s “State of the Haw” report, and what trends they are seeing for this year. She also previewed some public presentations of that data, previewed what’s ahead in 2025 for the Haw River Assembly, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Snow Storm Coming, Budget Retreat, Cogen Hearing

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 9, 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, January 9. She discussed upcoming town news and events, including the town preparing for the expected Friday evening snow storm. She also discussed the upcoming Town Council Budget retreat as the town prepares for the predicted winter weather on Friday evening. She also talked about the Town’s budget retreat for this weekend, the upcoming DEQ public hearing on UNC’s Cogen plant planning to burn a new type of fuel pellet, and more.

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