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Chapel Hill: Support for Western North Carolina, Engage Chapel Hill Website, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 3, 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 3. She discussed local support for the recovery efforts in western North Carolina, including what personnel the town has sent to the western part of the state to help with the recovery. She also discussed the town’s new Engage Chapel Hill website, which gives residents the opportunity to learn about and share feedback on major town projects. She also previewed upcoming community events, and more.

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On Air Today: First Vice Chair of the NC Democratic Party Jonah Garson

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 2, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

First Vice Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party Jonah Garson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 2. He discussed the recent storm recovery in Western North Carolina. He also talked about the Democratic Party’s strategy through the end of the election, key races in the state, the effect the recent Mark Robinson scandal might have on other races on the ballot, and more.

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Orange County: The Greene Tract, Child Care Subsidy, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 2, 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 2. She discussed the Orange County Commissioners’ meeting from earlier this week. She discussed the latest on the Greene Tract, a piece of land in northern Chapel Hill co-owned by Orange County, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro. She also explained a split commissioners vote on a local childcare subsidy, previewed upcoming events, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Western NC Recovery, Farmers Market Double Bucks, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 1, 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 the latest from the recovery efforts in Western North Carolina. We check in on local government meetings for the evening, and hear a story on the local farmers markets trying to maintain their “double bucks” program, and more. In sports, Mack Brown weighs in on the tragedy in Western North Carolina, Parker Wolfe is the national athlete of the week in cross country, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Sheriff Mike Roberson on Western North Carolina Relief

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 1, 2024 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 1. He discussed his trip to Henderson County where he met with the local sheriff to discuss what aid they need in their recovery from Hurricane Helene. He also discussed next phases in the recovery process, how folks locally can help, what lessons this teaches us for our own community, and more.

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Hillsborough: Storm Aftermath, Skate Spot, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 1, 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 1. He discussed the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, both locally and in western North Carolina. He talked about River Walk and other parts of Hillsborough, as well as how locals are helping with the recovery. He also discussed the opening ceremony for the new Cate’s Creek Skate Spot, previewed upcoming town events, and more.

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Conversations We Need To Have – Carrboro Chief Race and Equity Officer Anita Jones-McNair

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 30, 2024 | Conversations We Need To Have, On Air Today (PM)

Carrboro Chief Race and Equity Officer Anita Jones-McNair spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 30. She discussed the importance of normalizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work on a day-to-day basis, the value at looking at issues through a racial equity lens, some of the work her office is doing, and more.

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On Air Today: Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood on Local Support for Western NC

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 30, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday September 30. He discussed the North Carolina Sheriff’s Association supporting the counties in western North Carolina still recovering from Hurricane Helene. He talked about visiting Henderson County to offer support, the next steps for the recovery process, and the personal impact of seeing a colleague and a community in despair.

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On Air Today: Wonderful Water With OWASA’s Katie Hall and DHHS’s Kennedy Holt

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 30, 2024 | On Air Today (PM), Wonderful Water

Orange Water and Sewer Authority’s Public Information Officer Katie Hall and Department of Health and Human Services Toxicologist Kennedy Holt spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 30. They discussed the third community chat on PFAS hosted by OWASA, which will be Wednesday, October 2 at the Chapel Hill Public Library.

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Carrboro: Storm Response, Council Recap, Carrboro Music Fest

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 27, 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, September 27. She discussed how Carrboro faired in Friday morning’s storms, as well as some of what the town does proactively to monitor stormwater. She also recapped the recent town council meeting, including a conversation about aligning their traffic planning with their land use management. She also previewed the upcoming Carrboro Music Festival, and more.

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