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On Air Today: Suzanne Tormollen, Director of Marketing for TABLE

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 18, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Director of Marketing for the Carrboro-based non-profit TABLE Suzanne Tormollen spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 12. She discussed their push to reach their 2024 fundraising goal during the holiday season. TABLE currently feeds over 1,000 kids a week in our community, but they also have a waitlist. Visit TableNC.org to donate!

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 17, 2024 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 17, discussing town news and events. He talked about the recent downtown parking study the town had completed. He discussed a climate action plan proposed from the Central Pines Regional Council. He also talked about the recent Pittsboro Holiday Parade, previewed other upcoming holiday events for Pittsboro, and more.

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Hillsborough: Holiday Parade, Solstice Lantern Walk

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 17, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 17. He discussed the Hillsborough Holiday Parade from earlier in December. He also talked about the upcoming Solstice Lantern Walk coming on Saturday, including the event surrounding the annual walk. He discussed closures and schedule changes for the town during the upcoming holiday, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Town Government, Business Break-In, Belichick

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 16, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the latest from the local government meeting schedule for the week, including a busy agenda for the Pittsboro Town Board of Commissioners. We hear details on a break in from last week at Quantum Soul on Graham Street. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on a proposed housing development on Homestead Road. In sports, men’s basketball wins, women’s basketball loses, and everyone talks about Bill Belichick.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill Radio Broadcast & Radio Program Manager Kenny Dike

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 16, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill Radio Broadcast & Radio Program Manager Kenny Dike spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, December 16. He discussed some seasonal changes to the broadcast calendar coming up at the end of the month. That includes a busy UNC sports schedule, some upcoming end-of-year countdown lists airing, holiday closures, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 16, 2024 | 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, December 16. He discussed the latest on Bill Belichick’s arrival arrival in Chapel Hill. He also discussed the impacts of the hire that are already emerging. He talked about the men’s basketball team’s recent win over LaSalle, and looked ahead at what comes next for the team as they face two top ten opponents this week. He also previewed the men’s soccer final in Cary, and more.

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Climate Thursday – Jim Warren of NC WARN on Carrboro Lawsuit

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 5, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

Executive Director of NC WARN, Jim Warren spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 5. He discussed the recent lawsuit filed by the Town of Carrboro, NC WARN, and the Center for Biological Diversity against Duke Energy. He described the rationale for the lawsuit, criticizing the local energy provider for being involved in a deception scheme to obscure the impacts of climate change and their role in contributing. He also discussed how the advocacy group got to the point of filing the suit, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Reaction to Carrboro Lawsuit, Advisory Board Vote, Economic Sustainability

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 5, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Tem Amy Ryan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 5. She discussed the Town of Carrboro’s recent announcement that they have filed a lawsuit against Duke Energy over climate change. She also talked about the council’s recent vote to eliminate advisory boards. She discussed the recent work of the committee on Economic Sustainability, upcoming community events, and more.

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Orange County: Commissioners Organize, Carrboro Litigates, Foster Families Needed

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 4, 2024 | 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, December 4. She discussed her reelection as Board Chair, Jean Hamilton as vice-chair, and the swearing in of new Commissioners. She also discussed Carrboro’s decision to move forward with a lawsuit against Duke Energy over their role in climate change and the costs that the local government has incurred because of climate change. She also discussed events around town, including an upcoming informational session for potential foster families in Orange County, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Advisory Boards Out, Cristobal Palmer In, Coach Search Begins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 3, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a split vote from the Chapel Hill Town Council to eliminate 8 advisory boards. We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on newly sworn in Town Councilmember Cristobal Palmer. We also hear a story updating UNC’s attempts to reduce its carbon footprint, check state news from the General Assembly, and more. In sports, the football coaching search gets underway, basketball preps for a matchup with Alabama, Erin Matson gets another honor, and more.

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