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The Morning News: Trails, Trials, and Property Revaluations
In today’s news: nonprofits work to transform Chapel Hill’s Lower Booker Creek Trail, and Orange County reexamines its property revaluation.
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Local Groups Beautify Lower Booker Creek Trail, Aim to Combat Floodwater with Native Tree Plantings
Several nonprofits are hoping to transform the often underutilized Lower Booker Creek Trail into a more attractive space.
On Air Today: Local Musician Jesse Fox on “97.9 The Hill Presents” Tabitha Meeks and Jesse Fox at Cat’s Cradle Back Room
97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck and Andrew Stuckey spoke with local musician Jesse Fox on Tuesday, October 6. They discussed an upcoming concert at Cat’s Cradle Back Room, 97.9 The Hill WCHL Presents Tabitha Meeks and Jesse Fox. They discussed the last the last three Top 97 Countdowns for the station, which had Jesse Fox at the top of the first two countdown, and Tabitha Meeks nabbing the top spot last year. They previewed the concert and more.
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The Evening News – Hedgepeth Trial, Candidate Introduction, Local Government Meetings
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included this edition of the news, we hear the latest update on jury selection in the Hedgepeth murder trial. We also hear from Orange County Commissioner candidate Rani Dasi. We check in on the local government meeting schedule, and more. In sports, UNC Women’s Basketball Head Coach Courtney Banghart talks about this year’s version of the team, CBS Sports Classic tickets go on sale, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Meeting Recaps, Hiring County Attorney, Abandoned Cemeteries
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 6, discussing county news and events. She recapped this week’s commissioner’s meetings, including discussion of hiring a new county attorney, how to handle abandoned cemeteries in the county, and more.
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Hillsborough: InterCity Visit Takeaways, More Chantal Repairs Complete, Community Survey
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 6, discussing town news and events. He recapped the recent Chamber visit to Charlottesville for the InterCity Visit. He also updated a recent installation of a new boat launch at King’s Highway Park, marking another upgrade after damage from last summer’s Tropical Storm Chantal. He discussed a new entrepreneurial center in Hillsborough, and more.
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On Air Today: Kenny Wayne Shepherd on 30 Years of “Leadbetter Heights”
Musician Kenny Wayne Shepherd spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 6. He discussed his upcoming concert on Wednesday, where he will perform his debut 1995 album Ledbetter Heights in it’s entirety, as well as a collection of songs spanning the rest of his catalogue. He discussed his career and legacy, as well as the current tour and what makes it special. He discussed what fans can expect when they come to the show, what comes next for him, and more.
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Tongde Wu Takes Oath of Office, Formally Joins CHCCS Board of Education
Chapel Hill’s Tongde Wu took her oath of office at the start of the CHCCS school board’s work session on October 1 to formally join its ranks.
Playing in the Dirt: PlantFest Is Coming Up!
It’s officially fall, and like many gardeners my thoughts have finally turned back to gardening after a much-needed respite from our brutal summer. If you’re feeling the same, then the Master Gardener Volunteers of Orange County have you covered — it’s time for our Annual PlantFest!
UNC Soccer, Field Hockey Players Take Home ACC Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week Awards
UNC's Bella Devey and Cali O'Neill were named the ACC's Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week Tuesday. For Devey, it's the third such honor of her career and the second consecutive week she has won it. O'Neill is Defensive Player of the Week for the first time....
