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The 5:00 News – Gas Main Rupture in Hillsborough, Hurricane Aid, Election Season

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 10, 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 ruptured gas main closing part of downtown Hillsborough. We also hear the latest on hurricane recovery, including a large aid package passed by the General Assembly, and Roy Cooper weighing in on the recovery so far. We check the local government meeting schedule, hear from Tom Jensen on the importance of voter turnout, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Greene Tract, Inclusive Playgrounds, Lead Clean-up

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 10, 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 10. She discussed the town council’s recent meeting, in which they discussed the next steps for the Greene Tract in northern Chapel Hill. She discussed where that conversation currently stands, as well as what is expected in the next year. She also discussed the addition of inclusive playground equipment at several of the town’s playgrounds, and the next steps on a section of Community Center Park that was found to have lead contamination. She also discussed how Chapel Hill continues to aid in the recovery efforts in western North Carolina.

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Chatham County Roundup: “On The Porch” Host Randy Voller

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 9, 2024 | Chatham County Roundup

Former Pittsboro Mayor and Host of “On The Porch” Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 9. They discussed recent trends in the real estate market, recent news from Pittsboro, the upcoming election, and more.

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The 5:00 News–Helene Recovery, Tri-River Water, Local Government

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 9, 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 more about the extent of the damage from Hurricane Helene, and hear how Hillsborough is helping in the recovery by sending public works staff to Buncombe County. We also hear a story on Siler City’s merger with Tri-River Water, while Chatham County considers the same thing. We also check the local government schedule, see what’s happening in sports, and more.

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Orange County: Chief’s Association, Helene Response, Capital Funding

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 9, 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, October 9. She discussed the recent meeting of the Orange County Commissioners, which included an update from the local fire Chiefs, capitol funding, and appointments to boards. She also discussed how the county is pitching in on Helene response and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard on Tri River, UDO, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 8, 2024 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 8. She discussed the recent meeting of the Chatham County Commissioners, that included the next steps on a possible water merger with Tri-River Water from Sanford. She also talked about the county’s continues process in updating their Unified Development Ordinance. She also talked about upcoming community events and more.

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Hillsborough: Water and Sewer Workers in Hurricane Relief, Leave Your Leaves, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 8, 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 8. He discussed next week’s board of commissioner’s meeting as well as the town’s “Leave Your Leaves” initiative for Fall. He also talked about the town sending some town staff from the water and sewer department to aid in hurricane recover in western North Carolina, and more.

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Carrboro: Council Member Eliazar Posada on Town Council, Equality NC

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 4, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Town Council Member and Equality NC Executive Director Eliazar Posada spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 4. They discussed the work of the town council, expectations for the rest of the rest of the year, leading Equality NC, and more.

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On Air Today: UNC Cross Country and Track And Field Star Parker Wolfe

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 4, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

University of North Carolina Cross Country and Track and Field Star Parker Wolfe spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 3. He discussed his recent victory at the Nuttycombe Invitational in Wisconsin. He also discussed falling just short of the Olympic team, some of his favorite courses to run, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Jayce Genco from FEMA Talks Disaster Relief

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 3, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

FEMA’s Jayce Genco spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, October 3. They discussed the latest relief efforts for Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, including what people can do locally, and more.

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