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The 5:00 News – Pedestrian Fatality, Hillsborough Ridge Walk, Carolina Across 100

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 26, 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 the death of a 15 year old pedestrian who was struck by a driver on Cornelius St. in Hillsborough on September 26. We also hear the latest on Hillsborough’s plan to connect downtown with the south side through the Ridgewalk Greenway. We hear from Carolina Across 100 Coordinator Anita Brown-Graham on that program’s latest initiative. We also update the local government meeting schedule and more. In sports, UNC football prepares for a road game at Duke, and more.

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Climate Thursday: Head of Duke’s Heat Policy Innovation Hub Ashley Ward

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 26, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

Head of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 26. She discussed a recent White House Summit on Heat and a program called “Direct Pay” that offers robust tax credits for clean energy upgrades. She also talked about the coming hurricane and the challenges faced by various communities in North Carolina.

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Chapel Hill: CoGen Rail Transformation Agreement, Development Update, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 26, 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, September 26. She discussed a memorandum of agreement with Carrboro, Orange County and UNC on the Co-Gen Rail Transformation Project, a plan that would transform an existing rail line into a 10-mile multimodal path, contingent on the CoGen plant no longer burning coal. She also gave an update on a development application, gave an update on some upcoming community events, and more.

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Robert’s Rules: NC House Minority Leader and District 54 Rep. Robert Reives on Robinson, Campaign and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 25, 2024 | Robert's Rules

North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 25. He discussed a variety of topics, including the implications of the latest scandal surrounding Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson, and how that story may affect the rest of the ticket. He also discussed recent business of the General Assembly, the remainder of the campaign, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Fatal Crash, 203 Greensboro Name Update, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 25, 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 fatal single vehicle accident north of Hillsborough that resulted in three deaths and an injury to a small child. We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee with the latest on the 203 S. Greensboro project, including the naming committee. We hear from Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell on an upcoming police summit from Hillsborough Police, and the dedication of the Cate’s Creek Park Skate Spot on Saturday. We also hear a Carolina Connection story National Preparedness Month meeting National Talk Like a Pirate Day. In sports, the UNC Women’s Golf Team sets records, and more.

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Orange County: Preview of Joint Meeting With School Boards, Bonds, and Ballots

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 25, 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, Septber 25. She discussed the county commissioners upcoming joint meeting with the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board and the Orange County Schools Board. She talked about expectations for the meeting as well as what outcomes the commissioners will be looking for. She also talked about the upcoming bond referendum, the ballots for this November’s election, and more.

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The 5:00 News – 828 MLK Agreement Close, Tom Jensen on Gov. Race, Mack Brown on Resignation Talk

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 24, 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 the last steps before an agreement on what will be allowed on the 828 Martin Luther King Boulevard site in Chapel Hill. We also hear from Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jensen on the impacts of Mark Robinson’s latest scandal. We learn where UNC lands on US News & World Report’s list of top colleges, and more. In sports, football head coach Mack Brown addresses the story that he offered to resign on Saturday night, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Kyle Shipp on Public Art, Agricultural Fair, Business Ribbon Cutting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 24, 2024 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 24. He discussed the several public art pieces that are going up around Pittsboro, including two sculptures recently purchased by the town. He also talked about this past weekend’s Chatham County Fair, which will be celebrating its 75th year next year. He talked about a ribbon cutting at a new business just south of town, and more.

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Hillsborough: New Route Proposed for Ridgewalk Greenway, Police Summit, Skate Spot

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 24, 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, September 24. He discussed the recent meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, where they chose a new route for the proposed Ridgewalk Greenway, which would connect southern Hillsborough with downtown and the Riverwalk. He also discussed an upcoming Police Summit with the community, the upcoming dedication of the Cate’s Creek Skate Spot, Last Friday Artwalk, and more.

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Conversations We Need to Have with Shenekia Weeks, Chapel Hill’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 23, 2024 | Conversations We Need To Have

Town of Chapel Hill Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Shenekia Weeks spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 23. She discussed her journey to Chapel Hill and DEI work. She also discussed the different outcomes for people of color in our community, and what changes would be necessary to change those outcomes. She also talked about some of the work her office is currently doing to address equity issues in our community, and more.

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