Haw River Assembly Executive Director and Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 10. She discussed a recent lawsuit filed against Ashboro for illegal levels of pollutants coming out of their wastewater treatment plant. She discussed her participation in the recent “Stand Up For Science” rally in Raliegh. She also talked about other upcoming events for the Haw River Assembly, 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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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 10, discussing town news and events. She discussed the business of this week’s Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, including a 7-2 council approval of a zoning request for a 350 unit development on South Elliot Road. She also discussed an upcoming public feedback period for bike lanes on West Cameron Avenue. She also discussed upcoming events including this weekend’s “Touch A Truck” event, 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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Former Pittsboro Mayor and host of 97.9 The Hill’s “On The Porch,” Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 9. He discussed real estate trends in Chatham, Orange, and Durham Counties. He talked about the recent “Hands Off 25” rallies, which included an event in Pittsboro. He also talked about the importance of remaining engaged in local government budget conversations, 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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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of six international UNC students who had their student visas revoked by the Trump Administration, and a Carolina Connection interview responding to earlier student visas being revoked. We hear from Carrboro on their Vision Zero commitment, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels won a slug-fest at Elon on Tuesday 10-12, top ranked Women’s Lacrosse visits ECU, 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, April 9, discussing county news and events. She talked about the commissioners Land Use Plan, which they will continue discussion of in September. She also talked about a 34 acre soccer complex in western Orange County and how that fits into the budget going forward. She talked about the county’s recent property revaluation, revealing the revenue-neutral tax rate for the county, 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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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we check the local government meeting schedule, which includes meeting by the Orange County Board of Commissioners and the Carrboro Town Council. We hear a Carolina Connection story Friendly Barber Shop in Carrboro, which will be closing at the end of April, and more. In sports, we hear a supercut of Ian Jackson as he enters the transfer portal, 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 Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 8, discussing county news and events. She discussed the recent “Hands Off 25” Rally that took place nationwide, including an event in Pittsboro. She also talked about the county’s property revaluation, the county’s budget, 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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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 8. He previewed a Hillsborough Police event coming up at Gold Park this weekend that will include an easter egg hunt and a dog costume contest. He also discussed several of the Hillsborough Climate Challenge Events coming up this week. He talked about a virtual public meeting on mitigating hazards in the Haw and Eno rivers, previewed the next board of commissioners meeting, 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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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we hear a story about the recent Hands Off 25 rallies against the Trump Administration, including conversations with people at the event in Chapel Hill. We hear about an e-bike lending program from the town of Chapel Hill, check the local government meeting schedule, and more. In sports, UNC Men’s Basketball star freshman Ian Jackson has entered the transfer portal, Women’s Lacrosse moves up to number one after a big win, 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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Orange County’s Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday April 7. He discussed the current work of his office, which includes a successful event for Women’s History Month in March. He also talked about some upcoming events. They also talked about how they came to support the work of social justice and equity for underrepresented groups, and more.

Conversations We Need To Have is an interview series centering conversations of equity, inclusion, diversity, and social justice in our community. Each week Andrew Stuckey speaks with community leaders working in the fields of DEI and social justice in Orange, Chatham, and Durham Counties.

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