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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard on Budget Retreat

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 8, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 8. She discussed this week’s budget retreat for the Chatham County Commissioners, as they prepare for the upcoming year. She talked about emerging trends and surprises as the budget retreat enters its third day. She talked about Chatham County’s Commitment to the arts, the continued necessity to balance the county’s ongoing growth, and more.

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Orange County: Opioid Settlement Funds, Sustainability Award, Priorities for 2025

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 8, 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, January 8. She discussed the county government’s priorities for 2025, including the upcoming retreat and first look at the county budget. She also talked about some opioid settlement funds that recently became available. She discussed a recent grant the sustainability team won for a heat-mapping and tree planting initiative, and more.

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On Air Today: David Glenn Talks UNC Hoops

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 8, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

Award winning broadcaster David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network and author of Holding Court on Chapelboro.com spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 8. He discussed the Tuesday night win against SMU which moved the Tar Heels to 3-1 in the ACC. He also talked about roster make-up and challenges of not having a defensive presence in the paint. He also talked about the importance of this weekend’s game against N.C. State, and more.

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On Air Today: Wegman’s Chapel Hill Manager Kathy Haines

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 7, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

Wegman’s Chapel Hill Manager Kathy Haines spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 7. She discussed the upcoming potential snowstorm, reviewed the holidays, and more. She also discussed Wegman’s commitment to making a difference in the community, highlighting several organizations they partner with and support.

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The 5:00 News – Carrboro High on Secure Mode, Duke Energy Lawsuit, Basketball vs. SMU

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 7, 2025 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news for Tuesday, January 7. Included in this edition of the news, we hear of a morning investigation that temporarily had schools near Carrboro High School in “Secure Mode” Tuesday morning. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on what to expect next from the town’s lawsuit against Duke Energy. We check in on state news, hear from the owner of Hillsborough’s newest bar, and more. In sports, the men’s basketball team prepares for a crucial matchup against SMU, the women’s team drops in the rankings, and more.

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Hillsborough: New Year Priorities, Snow Prep, Business News

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 7, 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 7. He discussed New Year’s in Hillsborough, the town’s priorities for the coming year including budget season, and more. He also talked about prepping for snow in Hillsborough, some local business openings and closings, and more.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Talks Sports Weekend

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 6, 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 6. He discussed the weekend in sports, highlighted by the UNC men’s basketball team’s unlikely comeback victory over Notre Dame. He also discussed the women’s team’s loss to Notre Dame, the transfer portal in football, and more.

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 6, 2025 | Conversations We Need To Have

Orange County Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, January 6. He discussed what his office would be emphasizing in 2025, including some department trainings, roundtable discussions, and more. He also talked about the importance of responding when someone makes an over-the-line comment in casual conversation, and more.

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Stroman on Sports: The College Football Playoffs

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 3, 2025 | Stroman On Sports

Dr. Deborah Stroman is an UNC Faculty Member, former college athlete, and expert on sports and business, and host of “If You Only Knew.” She spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, January 3. They discussed the current college football playoff format and its implications. They also discussed a controversial sideline penalty called on a bench player, and more.

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On Air Today: Bridging the Gap with Grow Your World

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 3, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

Afterschool Director Kelly Fox, Mentor Lindsey White, and students Josiah Marshall and Carter Alston from Grow Your World spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 3 for Bridging The Gap, presented by Orange Partnership. They discussed how Grow Your World’s after school programs help support youth in our community and more.

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