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Climate Thursday: Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub Ashley Ward from UN Climate Conference in Dubai
Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 5. She joined from the UN COP Climate Conference in Dubai, discussing activities and trends at the conference. She told a story about encountering Hillary Clinton in a small setting, and talked about what will be happening at the conference going forward.
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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard
Vice Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 5. She discussed the State of the County Report, recently shared with the commissioners. The report outlines economic and housing trends in Chatham County, as well as the economic relationship between Chatham and other counties in the region. She also discussed the importance of preserving green spaces, and how the local governments hope to accomplish that. She also discussed the filing period for 2024 elections, including her decision to file and run for reelection, and more.
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Hillsborough: Mayor Jenn Weaver Reflects on Her Time as an Elected in Hillsborough
Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver stopped by the 97.9 The Hill studios to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. She reflected on her time in office, talking about how Hillsborough has changed in the 10 years since she first began to serve. She also outlined the evolution of the Riverwalk project and the train station project. She also shared how the handoff to mayor Mark Bell is going, and more.
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Marilyn Carter Files to Run for Orange County District 1 Seat
A familiar face in Orange County politics is looking to make a leap into elected office next year. Marilyn Carter, the current president of Democratic Women of Orange County and former Chair of the Orange County Democratic Party, filed to run for the county's board of...
Sam Howell Partners with TABLE for NFL’s ‘My Cause, My Cleats’ Initiative
Washington Commanders quarterback and former UNC star Sam Howell hasn't forgotten his roots. As part of the NFL's annual "My Cause, My Cleats" initiative, Howell chose to benefit the Carrboro-based organization TABLE, which works to feed underprivileged children in...
Anna Richards Will Not Run Again, Leaving Orange County District 1 Seat Open in 2024 Elections
Anna Richards is not seeking re-election to the Orange County Board of Commissioners, opening up a seat for the upcoming election cycle.
UNC Men’s Basketball vs. UConn: How to Watch, Cord-Cutting Options and Tip-Off Time
The UNC men's basketball team will take on defending national champions UConn as part of the Jimmy V Classic in New York on Tuesday night. It's the second straight season Carolina will play inside Madison Square Garden; the Tar Heels beat Ohio State in overtime as...
Global Journalist Group Says Israel-Hamas Conflict Is a War Beyond Compare for Media Deaths
Written by RAF CASERT With a journalist or media worker killed every day on average in the Israel-Hamas war, the head of the global organization representing the profession said Monday that it has become a conflict beyond compare. About 60 have been killed since the...
Chansky’s Notebook: On the Road Again
Win or lose tonight against 5th-ranked UConn at Madison Square Garden, UNC starts a prolonged period away from home.
What’s Trending: The Legend Lives On From Jamaica On Down
Trending today: a legal dispute over the San Jose, a Spanish ship that was sunk in 1704 – with billions of dollars of gold aboard.
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