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Orange County Schools Superintendent Danielle Jones speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 6.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a Type 1 State Disaster Declaration for eight counties affected by flooding from Tropical Depression Chantal. Orange County Sheriff's Office seeks help identifying alleged construction thieves; we hear from Lee Roberts on tenure at UNC; Emily Sutton of the Haw River Assembly talks about an upcoming free screening at the Varsity Theatre, and more. In sports, Tar Heel football players get pre-season honors, soccer tickets go on sale, and more.

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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on a community clean up day in the Weatherhill Pointe neighborhood of Carrboro. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on joining the board of the North Carolina Black Elected Municipal Officials. Orange Water and Sewer Authority delays a lengthy watermain replacement project on West Rosemary until October, but will be ongoing until spring of 2027. In sports, we hear from UNC Football Head Coach Bill Belichick on position competitions as fall camp begins; the women's basketball non-conference schedule is released, and more.

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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 5, discussing count news and events. She discussed some recent fatal  accidents on Harris Lake and Jordan Lake in Chatham County, and how the recreation that comes with having large bodies of water also comes with risk, and extra investment and preparedness from the county. She also discussed a plan to update the inventory of natural spaces in Chatham County as the county looks to preserve more of those areas during continued development of the county. She talked about an upcoming county climate retreat and further community conversations around what land should be preserved, and more.

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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 5, discussing town news and events. He discussed U.S. Representative Valerie Foushee's visit to see some of the flood damage sustained at Hillsborough's water treatment facilities. He also talked about the UPROAR Art Festival, which features several installations around Hillsborough, Carrboro, and Chapel Hill. He discussed an upcoming Government 101 Course offered by the town, and more.

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Carrboro's Chief Race and Equity Officer Anita Jones-McNair spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 4, discussing town news and events. She talked about the work the town has been doing to connect with the community and ensure people feel represented in their local government. She discussed the town's Downtown Area Plan, who it affects, and how the town is seeking feedback. She also discussed upcoming work from her office and more.

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97.9 The Hill WCHL General Manager Aubrey Williams spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 4. She discussed the damage the station sustained during the flooding after Tropical Depression Chantal. She told about the location, how it flooded, and the impact of the equipment damaged. She also discussed a GoFundMe that allows listeners to help cover the cost of replacing the equipment lost at the transmitter site. Find the wchl go fund me here.

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This Week:

Grant Welch is the Legislative-Political Director for Communications Workers of America NC  and president of the NC Democratic Party Labor Caucus. He and the CWA team have introduced and lobbied for multiple bills to keep our call center worker jobs in NC, expand access to affordable, high speed broadband, and repeal the ban on public sector bargaining. Grant is a 25 year member of CWA. He is active in his community through Rotary International. He is past president of the Rotary Club of Sanford and currently serves as Assistant Governor for Area 10, which includes Lee and Chatham Counties. 

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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 1, discussing town news and events. She discussed several upcoming community engagement events around the Downtown Area Plan coming up in August. She also talked about the Disaster Loan Outreach Center from the U.S. Small Business Administration that will be open at the Drakeford Library Complex through much of August. She discussed the UPROAR Festival of Public Art, other community events, and more.

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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 3, discussing town news and events. She gave the latest updates on recovery efforts from flooding brought on by Tropical Depression Chantal. She discussed some news around Parks and Rec, including community outreach around the Parks Plan, and a coming renovation to the skate park at Homestead Park. She discussed upcoming community events including UPROAR, National Night Out, and more.

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