News On The Hill with Andrew Stuckey (97.9 The Hill)

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 21, discussing town news and events. She discussed the return of k-12 students to the classroom next week, previewing a clap-in she’ll be attending at Northside Elementary and urging caution as you drive around town next week. She also gave some general updates of longtime town projects including the Unified Development Ordinance, the Downtown Area Plan, and more. She also previewed upcoming events, including this weekend’s Fiestas en la Calle, and more.

Mayor Barbara Foushee of Carrboro.

Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.

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Nashville recording artist Tabitha Meeks spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 21. She announced an upcoming concert at Cat’s Cradle Back Room on November 1. She discussed the excitement of playing at that venue, recapped her touring schedule from the first part of the year, discussed “Girl of the Hour” being song of the year for 97.9 The Hill, and more. Tickets for 97.9 The Hill WCHL Presents Tabitha Meeks can be found at AndMoreAgainPresents.com and Cat’sCradle.com.

On Air Today features interviews and conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community — including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.

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Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 20. She discussed some of her recent reporting, which includes analysis of a PR campaign in favor of data centers, changes in rules around coal mining, and more.

Each Thursday, “News on the Hill” centers conversations around climate and sustainability for our Climate Thursday segment. We visit with community leaders, policy makers, and experts in the fields of climate science and sustainability in order to put all of the latest climate news into local context. Find our past Climate Thursday conversations here.

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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 20, discussing town news and events. She looked ahead to the start of school for k-12 students in the community next week. She also previewed the town council’s priorities and business going into the fall. She also updated some ongoing parks and rec projects, including the reopening of the tennis courts at Cedar Falls Park, and more.

Mayor Jess Anderson of Chapel Hill.

Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.

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Dale Edwards, the managing editor for the News of Orange County, speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 19 to recap some of the top stories from around northern Orange County and Mebane from this summer. He details his reporting and observations from around the scandal of a former high school counselor, the anticipation of a Buc-ee’s gas station, and excitement for several small businesses coming to Mebane.

On Air Today features interviews and conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community — including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Here past interviews on-demand on Chapelboro, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts on Wednesday, August 19. UNC and NC State men’s basketball are teaming up for a new non-conference series to be played in Greensboro as the in-state rivals try to ensure they can play each other twice a season. UNC’s newest student body president enters the role with bold policy ideas to connect students to more of the available resources around campus. A best-selling author delivers remarks at UNC’s Convocation ceremony to welcome new students to the school year. Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell shares more details of the weekend’s water system problems, while Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson dives into a project that will bring affordable housing and a new fire station to town-owned land. In sports: UNC women’s soccer Bella Devey earns the first Offensive Player of the Week honors this season.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in the greater Chapel Hill and Carrboro community. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s Evening News Reports by clicking here.

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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 19 as she returns from some time away from the local government. She shares her emotions around the upcoming weekend’s memorial service for her former colleague, Jamezetta Bedford, and her concerns around recent legislation from the federal government on how grants are distributed to the local level.

Photo via Hamilton for Orange County.

Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.

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97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh joins News Director Brighton McConnell on the air Wednesday, August 19, after returning from a ceremony in Greensboro announcing a new non-conference series between UNC men’s basketball and N.C. State. The programs are teaming up for the Old Dominion Freight Tobacco Road Classic in the First Horizon Coliseum, resulting from the pair of ACC staples no longer having a guaranteed home-and-home matchup in conference play. Koh shares his takeaways from Wednesday’s event, as well as impressions of Michael Malone as he begins to wind down the offseason and enter his first as UNC’s head coach.

On Air Today features interviews and conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community — including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community. Here past interviews on-demand on Chapelboro, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.

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Steven Dubb, the Principal and President of the Beechwood Organization spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 18. He discussed the latest news from the South Creek development in the southern portion of Chapel Hill. He talked about the importance of having homes in a lower price range than is typical for Chapel Hill, the value of having 80 acres of nature preserve as part of the development, and what future timelines are for South Creek. He also shared some upcoming milestones, and more.

Presented by South Creek.

On Air Today features interviews and conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community — including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.

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Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 18. She recapped the most recent meetings of the Chatham County Commissioner, which included an update from the Chatham Health Alliance, legislative goals for the county, and more. She also previewed upcoming county events and more.

Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.

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