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

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Hosted by Andrew Stuckey, News On The Hill presents the latest local news stories from around our community and state each weekday — with up-to-date reporting from the 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com news team. Follow for those, plus regular interviews with community members to help expand our coverage and provide insight on important issues affecting Chapel Hill, Carrboro and the rest of Orange and Chatham counties.

  1. 5d ago

    Hillsborough: Budget and Data Centers

    Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 2nd, discussing their most recent meeting. He discussed conversations surrounding the budget, its effects, future projections and the thought process behind recent changes. Additionally they covered the continuing conversation of data centers in Hillsborough. The post Hillsborough: Budget and Data Centers appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

    12 min

  2. 5d ago

    Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard on Budget, VinFast

    Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 2, discussing county news and events. She discussed the challenges around the county's budget this year, and shared the timeline for the budget's likely passage. She also talked about the VinFast plant at the Moncure mega site, which appears to not be coming to fruition after a recent lawsuit filed by the state. She also discussed upcoming events and more. The post Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard on Budget, VinFast appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

    13 min

  3. 6d ago

    Conversations We Need to Have: Paul Slack on Juneteenth in Orange County

    Orange County Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 1st. They spoke about the national recognition of Juneteenth as a federal holiday and an opportunity to celebrate progress. Additionally, they discussed the upcoming Orange County Juneteenth celebrations happening in Hillsborough on June 12th.  The post Conversations We Need to Have: Paul Slack on Juneteenth in Orange County appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

    13 min

  4. May 28

    Chapel Hill: Budget Updates, LUMO, Upcoming Events

    Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 28, discussing town news and events. She gave updates on the town budget, including the timeline for the budget's likely passage. She also talked about the town's long on going rewrite of the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO), which will become a council focus going into the summer. She also previewed some upcoming events, the reopening of a town swimming facility, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Budget Updates, LUMO, Upcoming Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

    11 min

  5. May 28

    On Air Today: Andrew Taylor Troutman of “Little Big Moments” on Abolishing Medical Debt

    Rev. Andrew Taylor Troutman of Chapel of the Pines Presbyterian Church in Chatham County joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 2. He discussed the church's campaign to abolish $1.8 million of medical debt in Chatham County. Community members can help support the campaign at this link. The post On Air Today: Andrew Taylor Troutman of “Little Big Moments” on Abolishing Medical Debt appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

    9 min

  6. May 28

    On Air Today: Chatham County Overdose Prevention Coordinator Amanda McNamara Discussing Federal Opioid Settlement

    Chatham County Overdose Prevention Coordinator Amanda McNamara from the Chatham County Public Health Department spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey. She reviewed the federal opioid settlement and discussed how Chatham County is using their funds to support community health and mitigate the effects of the overdose epidemic. She also outlined some specific county programs, and more. The post On Air Today: Chatham County Overdose Prevention Coordinator Amanda McNamara Discussing Federal Opioid Settlement appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

    11 min

  7. May 27

    Orange County: Budget Amendments, Memorial Day, Upcoming Public Hearing

    Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 27, discussing county news and events. She discussed the recent movement on the budget, which as seen a flurry of amendments as commissioners and staff try to reconcile some tough budget choices without raising property taxes. She also previewed the upcoming public hearing on the budget, reviewed Memorial Day events in our community, and more. The post Orange County: Budget Amendments, Memorial Day, Upcoming Public Hearing appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

    10 min

  8. May 26

    Chatham County Roundup: Randy Voller of “On The Porch”

    Former Pittsboro Mayor, real estate developer, and "On the Porch" host Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 26. He discussed trends in real estate across Chatham and Orange Counties. He also discussed the latest budget news from Chatham County, some recent controversies in the county, and more. The post Chatham County Roundup: Randy Voller of “On The Porch” appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

    13 min
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Hosted by Andrew Stuckey, News On The Hill presents the latest local news stories from around our community and state each weekday — with up-to-date reporting from the 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com news team. Follow for those, plus regular interviews with community members to help expand our coverage and provide insight on important issues affecting Chapel Hill, Carrboro and the rest of Orange and Chatham counties.

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