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

Paynter Law lead attorney Stuart Paynter and Firm Manager Ella Feathers spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 16.  They discussed ongoing events they are participating in this Summer including Cars, Coffee, and Counsel in Morrisville and Greensboro, and Last Friday Art Walks in Hillsborough.  They also discussed the importance of road safety awareness in the Summertime and around the holidays, and the upcoming River Park Concert happening in Hillsborough in October.

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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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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 16. She discussed the release of the town’s long-awaited rewrite of the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO). She outlined the key tenets of the current document, and also recounted the history of the document and the reason for the rewrite. She previewed some community outreach on the document and talked about the timeline going forward. She also previewed some upcoming events 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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North Carolina Association of Educators President Christina Cole spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 16. She discussed the recently passed state budget, and it’s implications for public education in the state. She discussed some of the nuance of the teacher’s pay raise, including the lack of retroactive pay, flat raises for veteran teachers, and more. She also talked about upcoming work of the NCAE.

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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Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brew Bar Manager Paige McNeal spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 16. They discussed upcoming events at Yonder, which includes the quarterly literary event “Noir at the Bar.” They also discussed a tropical drinks and tropical terrariums workshop led by 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey coming up on Sunday, July 19, and more.

Sign up for Tropical Drinks and Tropical Terrariums here. Your ticket includes two cocktails, all the materials you need to build your own tiny world, and instruction from 97.9 The Hill and Piedmont Moss & Magic’s Andrew Stuckey. Participants will take home their own beautiful, low-maintenance, closed tropical terrarium. Beginners are welcome!

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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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Orange County Commissioner Sally Greene spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 16, discussing county news and events. She recapped the board’s July 9th meeting, which was their first since the passing of active commissioner Jamezetta Bedford. She discussed Bedford’s legacy and how she was remembered at the meeting. She also talked about some proposed changes to the county’s Longtime Homeowner’s Assistance Fund, the upcoming schedule for the commissioners, and more.

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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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 14, discussing town news and events. He discussed the summer heat, and detailed resources available in Hillsborough for folks who need relief on particularly hot days. He also talked about the state budget and the potential for getting Chantal Recovery funds from that budget. He shared details on a large sewage spill from over the weekend, and more.

Mayor Mark Bell of Hillsborough

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 and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 13. He discussed an eventful weekend that involved rescuing a stray cat. He also talked about the latest on Chapelboro social media platforms, including a recent increase of attention on Instagram, and more.

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’s Dr. Deborah Stroman and News Director Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, July 10. The NCAA recently finalized and adopted new eligibility rules meant to clean up questions about how long players can compete in college sports. Instead of being based on “completed seasons,” the new model creates a five-year window and allows for student-athletes to compete for up to five seasons within that time frame. Stroman shares her thoughts on the update, including whether it will help clarify who retains eligibility, what it means for athletes who suffer injuries, and other ripple effects it could have on different unsavory elements of modern college sports.

Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a consulting professor for UNC and Virginia, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about headlines from the world of sports. Covering both local and national stories, Stroman specializes in connecting the on-field product to the impact of sports on business, culture and society. Listen to their past conversations on Chapelboro, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.

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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 10, discussing town news and events. She discussed the recent string of town-planned events, which included their program of Juneteenth events, Pride Month events, and their annual 4th of July celebration. She also looked ahead to the town’s schedule through the traditional down time of late July and early August. She also discussed the lasting impacts of Tropical Storm Chantal, 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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Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly and the Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 9. She discussed the impacts of Tropical Depression Chantal, one year later. She recalled her memories of the night of the flooding. She also discussed the Haw River Assembly’s initial response, which involved setting up well water testing throughout the community. She also discussed the lasting impacts a year later, 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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