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The 5:00 News – Halloween Pop-Up, Early Voting, Gov. Cooper in Chapel Hill

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 29, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we get an update on the early voting numbers from Monday. We also hear from Gov. Roy Cooper and candidate Josh Stein from a campaign event on UNC’s campus. We also hear a story of a Halloween popup store that is part of a UNC class. In sports, several Tar Heel athletes get individual honors, and we hear from Women’s Basketball Head Coach Courtney Banghart as they prepare to start the season on Monday.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on the State of the Town

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 29, 2024 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 29. He talked about his experience at this past weekend’s Pittsboro Street Fair. He also discussed the recent inaugural State of the Town event and speech, including some of the standout items in the address. He also shared yesterday’s joint meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners and the Chatham County Commissioners, and more.

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Hillsborough: Pedestrian Safety, Matt Hughes Reaction, Halloween

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 29, 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, October 29. He shared a discussion the board of commissioners has around bike and pedestrian safety after the recent death of a young pedestrian along the US 70 bypass. He shared the challenges around getting a sidewalk added to that stretch of road. He also talked about Town Commissioner Matt Hughes addressing the board about some recent legal issues. He talked about the upcoming Halloween celebration in town, and more.

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Conversations We Need To Have: Chapel Hill Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Shenekia Weeks

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 28, 2024 | Conversations We Need To Have

Chapel Hill Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Shenekia Weeks spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 28. She discussed her voting plan and the importance of voting in the upcoming election. She also discussed recent conferences she attended, including a Parks and Recreation Conference and the importance of diversity and equity in Parks and Recreation. She also discussed upcoming events including Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day on November 14, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Football Wins, Early Voting, Cyclist Hit

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 28, 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 totals on early voting in Orange County, which continues to be high. We also hear from the Dean of UNC’s Nursing school on the groundbreaking for their new building. He learn of a teen cyclist struck by a vehicle on Friday afternoon, check the local government meeting schedule, and learn of a potential expansion of a Franklin Street business. In sports, the UNC football team gets a big win, the men’s basketball team rolls in exhibition action, and more.

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On Air Today: Victor Lewis on Halloween Programming

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 28, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill’s Victor Lewis and Andrew Stuckey discuss upcoming Halloween programming on 97.9 The Hill. The Trick or Treat playlist will begin on Thursday at 5:30 p.m and run until 8p.m. At 8, The 97.9 The Hill Halloween Extravaganza will feature spooky stories, poems, commentary, and more. They also discussed the phenomenon of the Spirit Halloween store, and more.

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Stroman On Sports: UNC Football and Recapping the WNBA Season

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 25, 2024 | Stroman On Sports

University of North Carolina and University of Virginia Staff Member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, October 25. They discussed the state of UNC Football and the importance of the upcoming game against Virginia on Saturday. They also talked about the just concluded and historic WNBA season, and what that means for the league and for women’s basketball going forward.

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Carrboro: Early Voting, Minority Enterprise Development, Halloween

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 25, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 25. She discussed early voting in Orange County. She also discussed a recent town proclamation of this week as Minority Enterprise Development Week. She also talked about upcoming Halloween activities in Carrboro, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 24, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 24. She discussed some of the work she has been doing as heat season comes to a close. She also talked about preparing for a global climate conference in Azerbaijan. She discussed the upcoming election and some of the impacts she is monitoring as the decision comes nearer. She previewed what she will be doing next, and more.

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Chapel Hill: No Putt-Putt, Early Voting, Climate Goals

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 24, 2024 | 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, October 24. She discussed early voting in the community, including an early voting event she appeared at along with science advocate Bill Nye. She also talked about the Putt-Putt Fun Center that was proposed, but is no longer coming to Chapel Hill. She discussed the town’s progress toward climate goals, upcoming events, and more.

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