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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.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 26. She looked back on highlights of 2024 for the town, including seeing the Complete Communities Initiative starting to come to fruition. She also looked ahead to 2025, talked about an upcoming public hearing on UNC’s Cogeneration Plant’s application to burn fuel pellets, and more.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 2. She discussed the appointment of Mary Jane Nirdlinger as Interim Town Manager following the retirement of Town Manager Chris Blue. She also discussed some expectations for town government during the upcoming year, including the possibility of having to react to federal government policies. She previewed an upcoming public meeting on UNC’s application to burn a new type of fuel at their Cogen plant, and more.

Local musician Jesse Fox spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 2. Fox’s song “Second Life” was recently named the top song of 2024 on 97.9 The Hill’s countdown. He discussed his 2024, including the process of putting out his album “Faster Dreams,” recording a live special for PBS, and repeating with 97.9 The Hill’s top song of the year. Last year Fox’s song “Stop This Train” reached the #1 spot. Two other songs from “Faster Dreams” also appear on this year’s countdown — “Hanging Tree,” and “Winchester Lead.”

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 7, discussing town news and events.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 8. She discussed the county government’s priorities for 2025, including the upcoming retreat and first look at the county budget. She also talked about some opioid settlement funds that recently became available. She discussed a recent grant the sustainability team won for a heat-mapping and tree planting initiative, an upcoming public hearing on UNC’s Cogen plant’s plan to burn fuel pellets, and more.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 9. She discussed upcoming town news and events, including the town preparing for the expected Friday evening snow storm. She also discussed the upcoming Town Council Budget retreat as the town prepares for the predicted winter weather on Friday evening. She also talked about the Town’s budget retreat for this weekend, the upcoming DEQ public hearing on UNC’s Cogen plant planning to burn a new type of fuel pellet, and more.

Haw River Assembly Executive Director and Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 9. She discussed last year’s “State of the Haw” report, and what trends they are seeing for this year. She also previewed some public presentations of that data, previewed what’s ahead in 2025 for the Haw River Assembly, and more.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 14, discussing town news and events. He discussed Hillsborough’s experience with this past weekend’s snowfall. He also talked about the recent Board of Commissioners meeting, which saw a complaint against a resident who has been feeding turkey vultures. The accumulating vultures have become a nuisance to some in the town, prompting discussion of town action. He also discussed legislative goals for the General Assembly, upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events, and more.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 15.