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

Inside Climate News Reporter covering North Carolina, Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday March 20. She discussed her recent reporting on a bill that would allow Duke Energy to miss several upcoming carbon goals. She also discussed the recent “Stand Up For Science” rally that happened nationwide, with her reporting coming from the Raleigh event. She discussed some of her upcoming work, 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, March 20. She discussed a recent controversy around the town’s website, in which several pages celebrating the town’s LGBTQ+ history were archived. She also talked about the recent authorization of a Brownfields agreement on what needs to happen at the 828 MLK Jr. Boulevard site. She discussed upcoming town events, including creek week 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 about UNC Men’s Basketball’s emphatic opening round win at the “First Four” in Dayton. We also learn of a website controversy from the Town of Chapel Hill, after pages outlining the town’s LGBTQ+ history appeared to be scrubbed from the website. We hear about the property revaluation process happening in Orange County, and more. In sports, Tar Heel teams compete today, athletes earn individual 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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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 19. She discussed the recent meeting of the Orange County Commissioners, which included a report on Medicaid expansion in Orange County, an update from OWASA, a proclamation for child abuse prevention month, and more. She also talked about the ongoing property revaluation which had notices sent out to property owners this week, the ribbon-cutting for the Drakeford Library Complex, 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 and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, March 19. He discussed the recent State of the State address from Governor Josh Stein. He also talked about the business of the General Assembly, which includes a Hurricane Helene aid package for the western part of the state. He talked about some of the divisive legislation passing through the assembly, what individuals can do to help the causes they believe in, 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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David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 18. He discussed the NCAA Tournament Field, the First Four, and his tournament picks. He also talked about North Carolina barely making the field, the match up against San Diego State, 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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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from State Senator Graig Meyer on the importance of folks staying engaged and channeling their energy locally. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee after a visit to Washington, D.C. In sports, the UNC Men’s Basketball Team prepares for NCAA Tournament action tonight in Dayton, as they are playing in the “First Four” games, 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, March 18, discussing county news and events. She discussed Monday’s meeting of the county commissioners which included a lengthy consent agenda. That included an approval for a Baldwin Township EMS station, an update on affordable housing efforts, 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, March 18, discussing town news and events. He talked about the town’s participation in the county-wide Creek Week celebration. He also talked about King’s Highway Park, which recently had an upgraded kayak launch installed after the previous one washed away in a flood last year. He also discussed some utility work going on around town, including several streets being resurfaced, Google Fiber installation continuing, 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 learn more about the UNC Men’s Basketball team’s inclusion in the NCAA Tournament. We learn about the women’s team getting a three seed, which allows them to host first and second round games in the tournament. We hear about the opening of the new Chatham County YMCA in Chatham Park. We hear about a development project coming to Mebane, and more. In sports, it was a busy weekend for Tar Heel teams beyond basketball, including a senior night win for the gymnastics team, 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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