Andrew Stuckey

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh talks about the weekend in UNC sports. Discussion includes the end of the Mack Brown era, Freddie Kitchens as Interim Coach, and what comes next for the program. He also talked about Women’s Soccer making it to the college cup to once again face Duke, this time in the national semifinal. He talked about the volleyball team making the NCAA Tournament, new basketball rankings, and more.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 3. He discussed small businesses around Hillsborough, non-profits in the community, and more. He also talked about the agenda for next week’s Town Board of Commissioners meeting, and more.

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a split vote from the Chapel Hill Town Council to eliminate 8 advisory boards. We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on newly sworn in Town Councilmember Cristobal Palmer. We also hear a story updating UNC’s attempts to reduce its carbon footprint, check state news from the General Assembly, and more. In sports, the football coaching search gets underway, basketball preps for a matchup with Alabama, Erin Matson gets another honor, and more.

Dr. Andrea Murray-Lichtman, Associate Dean of Master of Social Work Education and Clinical Associate Professor at UNC spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 3. They discussed the importance of social workers in our community, and the increasing need for people in those roles. She also talked about what sets the UNC School of Social Work apart, the flexibility of the Master of Social Work degree paths, and more.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 4. She discussed her reelection as Board Chair, Jean Hamilton as vice-chair, and the swearing in of new Commissioners. She also discussed Carrboro’s decision to move forward with a lawsuit against Duke Energy over their role in climate change and the costs that the local government has incurred because of climate change. She also discussed events around town, including an upcoming informational session for potential foster families in Orange County, and more.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Tem Amy Ryan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 5. She discussed the Town of Carrboro’s recent announcement that they have filed a lawsuit against Duke Energy over climate change. She also talked about the council’s recent vote to eliminate advisory boards. She discussed the recent work of the committee on Economic Sustainability, upcoming community events, and more.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 17, discussing town news and events.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 18. She discussed the upcoming next round of opioid settlement grants. She also discussed the upcoming switch to LED lights by the county as part of the climate action plan She also talked about upcoming changes to services and closures due to the holidays, and more.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 19, discussing town news and events.

Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 19. She reacted to the Town of Carroboro’s recent lawsuit against Duke Energy and talked about what the implications of that case could be. She also discussed her recent reporting on the impacts of Duke Energy’s natural gas plans in North Carolina, and more.