97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor made his News on The Hill debut with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, January 27. He discussed his role as Social Media Manager, and what he plans to do with it in the future. He also talked about his local roots, his journey to WCHL, and more.

On Air Today features 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. Listen back to all the archives of On Air Today here.

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Chair of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education George Griffin stopped by the studio with Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks to chat with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 28. They discussed snow days, makeup days, and what to expect through the rest of the winter season. Board Chair Griffin discussed the reasoning behind the 4×4 block schedule, and Andy talked about upcoming events to help families understand what will be different and how to register for courses. They also discussed other district news and events, and more.

Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public school districts in our community.  You can find conversations with leaders from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chatham County Schools by clicking here.

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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 24, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent snowfall in Carrboro, discussed a proposed development at South Green, explained some recent town proclamations, 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. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; 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’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn more about the process of returning to normal schedules and travel after Tuesday night’s snowfall. We also hear from Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood on H.B. 10, or he ICE detention bill. We hear a story on the UNC Cogen Plant’s proposal to burn fuel pellets. In sports, the women’s basketball team prepares to face Wake Forest tonight. Several Lacrosse players earn pre-season honors, and more.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. 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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

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Ashley Ward, Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment, and Sustainability, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 23. She discussed much of her recent work in the field of heat policy. She also previewed a speaking event she has tonight at Motorco Music Hall in Durham. She also discussed some of her upcoming consultation work, the potential impact of a Trump Administration on environmental policy, 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 past Climate Thursday conversations here.

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