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

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 28, discussing town news and events. She talked about game day in Chapel Hill, as football season is set to begin on Monday for UNC. She discussed the conclusion of the UPROAR Arts Festival in Orange County, provided an update on some pedestrian safety features recently added on some of the busier streets around town, 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 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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North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 27. He discussed a new apparent “Pay to Play” situation with Republican leaders in the general assembly, as outlined in an article on The Assembly. He also talked about the lack of a timeline for state budget, some of the recent successes in District 54, and more.

Robert’s Rules is our regular check in with Representative Robert Reives, representing Chatham County in North Carolina’s 54th district, and leading the Democratic caucus in the state house. Every two weeks Rep. Reives shares the latest news from the General Assembly in Raleigh, and his unique perspective on state and national political news.  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.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools explores what closing an elementary school would hypothetically look like. We hear from Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell on a Unified Development Ordinance meeting tonight. In sports, UNC Football General Manager Michael Lombardi talks about the importance of the game day experience in Chapel Hill,  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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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 27, discussing county news and events. She talked about the board of commissioners unanimous vote to further fund housing for residents displaced by Tropical Depression Chantal. She also updated other items from the meeting, including the proposal of a Tax Appraisal Work Group. She talked about the UPROAR Festival which came to a close this past weekend, 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 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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Managing Editor of the News of Orange County Dale Edwards spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 27. He discussed a recent e-mail hack he is continuing to deal with, and a piece he wrote to help raise awareness of fishing scams in email and elsewhere. He also talked about a recent utility line fire that caught a lot of attention and caused a power outage in Hillsborough. He discussed the opening of the new Thermo-Fisher plant in Mebane, 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.

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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 26, discussing town news and events. He talked about an upcoming public meeting on the town’ UDO rewrite. He gave an updated timeline for the reopening of Gold Park and portions of the River Walk after last month’s flooding. He also talked about UPROAR Public Arts Festival wrapping up in the community, 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 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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Chatham County Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 25, discussing district news and events. He talked about the lead up to the first day school, and the district’s theme for the year. He also talked about staffing, which is at its highest level since the pandemic, and more.

Speaking of Schools is our regular check-in with the public K-12 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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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 26. They discussed the latest on 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com social media platforms, including a recent Instagram Reel about our ongoing GoFundMe campaign. He also discussed a recent collaboration with Kolapasi Indian Canteen, his and the rest of the Internet’s eager anticipation of the video game Hollow Knight’s sequel, 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.

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Live Music at Eno River Brewing

Hillsborough is known as a great place for shopping, dining, and art – but it’s also a happening spot for local nightlife! 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck (filling in for Andrew Stuckey) is joined by Eryk Pruitt of Yonder Southern Cocktails & Brews and Heather Tatreau of the Hillsborough Arts Council; they discuss Eryk’s recent “Hillsborough After Dark” column on Chapelboro.com – and all the amazing nightlife options in town, from live music at Yonder to the monthly “Last Fridays” artwalk.

Conversation presented by Visit Hillsborough.

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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97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck guest-hosts “News On The Hill” for Thursday, August 21, and shares the latest local news.

In today’s news: the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office conducts a death investigation in Pittsboro; an advocacy group sounds the alarm on behalf of Chapel Hill residents who are still displaced from their homes after Tropical Depression Chantal; the Uproar Festival of Public Art nears its conclusion; Chatham County gets a credit-rating upgrade; UNC men’s and women’s soccer prepare for evening matches; Bill Belichick shares what he enjoys most about coaching football in college; Tar Heel women’s basketball adds another international transfer; and the ACC preseason rankings are out for cross country.

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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