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

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Med Deli and The Story Venue owner Jamil Kadoura on when he plans to reopen Med Deli’s West Franklin Street location.  We learn more about Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Superintendent Nyah Hamlett stepping down at the end of the year. We learn about a positive rabies test in Orange County, hear about a forum on low barrier housing, and more. In sports, UNC Men’s Basketball looks to add staff including a General Manager, several Tar Heel 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, February 5, discussing county news and events. She talked about Tuesday night’s meeting of the county commissioners, which included discussion of a development proposal and more. She talked about upcoming Black History Month events, an Ag Summit for Orange 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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Dr. Laura Ullrich from the Charlotte Branch of the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank and Ian Scott of the Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 5. They discussed the Chamber’s economic forecast event from Wednesday morning, which featured Dr. Ullrich’s analysis. She shared a generally positive economic outlook for North Carolina and the Triangle. They discussed Chatham County’s growth and how it may affect Orange County, 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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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.

Mediterranean Deli and The Story Venue owner Jamil Kadoura spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 4. He discussed an upcoming benefit for the LA fire victims at The Story Venue on Franklin Street.

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He also discussed the rebuild of Mediterranean Deli, which he hopes to have reopened in time for graduation. He talked about the support he’s received from the community, and more.

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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 4, discussing county news and events. She talked about he flurry of executive orders upending funding and how that could affect county services. She also discussed updates on various economic development projects around the county, including the VinFast site near Moncure. She also discussed the Wolf Speed plant in Siler City, which continues to move ahead of schedule. She talked about Black History Month 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, February 4, discussing town news and events. He talked about reaction to the historic Occaneechee Raceway becoming part of Eno River State Park, making the state park walkable from downtown. He also talked about the town’s recent Black History Month proclamation and some upcoming events around the town. He discussed the town’s decision to start a Blue Sky Social account, 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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Paul Slack, the chief equity and inclusion officer for Orange County, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, Feb. 3 for their first conversation about his local work since Donald Trump’s new administration took power and began targeting many DEI practices.

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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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for “News On The Hill” on Monday, Feb. 3. The tragic helicopter-airliner crash at Ronald Reagan National Airport included a Triangle native and UNC alumna, as the military and university community mourn her death. A major figure in UNC’s history department and the presidential research world dies at 102 years old. An Israeli hostage with Chapel Hill ties is released by Hamas in the latest swap over in Gaza. The UNC System names its newest trustee for the Chapel Hill flagship campus. Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee pledges to continue recognizing and celebrating Black history despite a new context under Trump’s second presidency. Plus: UNC men’s basketball suffers a big loss to Duke, Carolina women’s basketball reaches 20 wins, and a Tar Heel track star sets a new collegiate record.

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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97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh joins News Director Brighton McConnell on the air Monday, Feb. 3 to discuss the busy college hoops weekend for UNC. Carolina men’s basketball was throttled by Duke in the first rivalry matchup of the season — did the performance say more about the Blue Devils or Tar Heels? Koh discusses UNC’s roster problems and the level of talent Duke has, while detailing the road ahead for Hubert Davis’ team. He also discusses Carolina women’s basketball continuing their strong play of late, notching their 20th win of the year vs. Stanford on Sunday. What has set this team apart from Courtney Banghart’s other talented rosters? Plus: a preview of the UNC Baseball season is around the corner!

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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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 31, discussing town news and events. She discussed the impact recent executive orders from the federal government may have on Carrboro residents, and what to expect from local government. She discussed Green Neighborhood Grants, which have open applications on the town website through the beginning of March. She also talked about Black History Month and its enhanced importance this year, 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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