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Posted by | Nov 13, 2024 |

Singer-Songwriter, Speaker, and Author David LaMotte spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 13. He discussed the recovery situation in his home area of Black Mountain. He also discussed an upcoming concert at the United Church of Chapel Hill as a fundraiser for their Peacemaking Scholarship, which provides financial support to graduating seniors who aspire to a career in peacemaking. Find out more about the concert on Saturday, November 16th by visiting Unitedchurch.org. 

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Posted by | Nov 12, 2024 |

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp speaks over the phone with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, November 12 ahead of the town’s commissioners meeting set for the evening. Shipp details some of the agenda items, including updates on a major NCDOT project in north Pittsboro and significant funding help for streetscape work around the historic downtown. He also shares a recap of a special event honoring veterans, and specifically a local World War II veteran, last week. Finally, Shipp previews a bevy of ribbon-cutting events coming in the next week or two: a new hotel, a formal dedication for a pop-up park, and a local business celebrating its new ownership.

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Climate Thursday: Ashley Ward on Day 2 of COP29

Posted by | Nov 12, 2024 |

Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 11. She discussed day 2 of COP29, the UN’s 29th annual global climate conference. She discussed a message from John Podesta, Biden’s special advisor on climate. She also discussed the conference’s focus on finance this  year, previewed some discussions she is scheduled to be a part of, and more.

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Social Justice Advocate Dr. Michelle Laws of Symbiotic Strategies

Posted by | Nov 11, 2024 |

Social Justice Advocate and Principal Consultant for Symbiotic Strategies Dr. Michelle Laws spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 11. She discussed the importance of people taking care of their mental health in the immediate aftermath of the election. She discussed strategies and rational, particularly for marginalized communities, to keep themselves grounded in the days and weeks following the election, and more.

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Ashley Ward on Arriving at UN Global Climate Conference

Posted by | Nov 11, 2024 |

Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 11. She discussed her arrival at the Conference of Parties (COP), which is the United Nations annual global climate conference. This year’s conference is in Baku, Azerbaijan. Ashley discussed expectations for the conference, what its like being an American abroad shortly after Donald Trump’s reelection, and more.

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Carrboro: Election Response, New Town Council Member, Drakeford Library Complex

Posted by | Nov 8, 2024 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 8. She responded to results from Tuesday’s election, and reaffirmed some of Carrboro’s commitments to its residents. She discussed the election of new Town Councilmember Cristobal Palmer. She also talked about the official passage of the name Drakeford Library Complex, including an opening date coming into focus. She also discussed upcoming town events, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Election Aftermath, Bonds Pass, Town Events

Posted by | Nov 7, 2024 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 7. She discussed election aftermath at the national and state levels, including the election of Chapel Hill native Josh Stein as Governor. She also talked in detail about the town’s bond referendums, which easily passed in Tuesday’s election. She also discussed some recent town news, some upcoming town events, and more.

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Fevzi and Debra from Sancar Turkish Cultural And Community Center

Posted by | Nov 6, 2024 |

Fevzi and Debra from the Sancar Turkish Cultural and Community Center spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 6. They discussed the origin and mission of the center. They talked about the construction of scholar residents behind the Sancar Center, and an upcoming craft fair on Saturday, November 23, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Early Voting Totals, Election Day Tomorrow, Basketball Begins

Posted by | Nov 4, 2024 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the final totals from early voting. We also hear a Carolina Connection story on the courting of the “Bro Vote.” We check the schedule of local government meetings, hear from Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on his recent State of the Town Address, and more. In sports, the football team makes it two in a row, both basketball teams start their season, the soccer teams compete in the ACC Tournament, and more.

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