Orange County: Reaction to Selection of Rani Dasi, Feasibility Study, Jamezetta Memorial

Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg

Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 23. She discussed some of her current reporting, which includes a Durham based energy company charged with fraud, a Zebulon company mishandling hazardous waste, and more. You can find more of Lisa Sorg’s reporting at Inside Climate News [https://insideclimatenews.org/profile/lisa-sorg/]. ---------------------------------------- [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/08/29100203/Climate-Thursdays-OD-Button.jpg] 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 our past Climate Thursday conversations here. [https://chapelboro.com/category/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/climate-thursdays] The post Climate Thursday: Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/climate-thursdays/climate-thursday-inside-climate-news-reporter-lisa-sorg-11] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

Chapel Hill: Weather Update, LUMO Draft Availability, Public Info Session

[https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/28115349/CWTM-button-2026.png]https://chapelboro.com/category/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/conversations-with-the-mayors Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 23, discussing town news and events. She discussed the recent inclement weather, and discussed preparedness for future inclement weather as we get further into hurricane season. She also talked about the Land Use Management Ordinance re-write, and the opportunities for public feedback on that draft document. She previewed an upcoming public information session, National Night Out, and more. [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/15171110/jess-anderson-2025-candidate-headshot-square.jpeg]https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/15171110/jess-anderson-2025-candidate-headshot-square.jpeg Mayor Jess Anderson of Chapel Hill. ---------------------------------------- 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 Jean Hamilton; 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 [https://chapelboro.com/conversations-with-the-mayors-2]. The post Chapel Hill: Weather Update, LUMO Draft Availability, Public Info Session [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/conversations-with-the-mayors/chapel-hill-weather-update-lumo-draft-availability-public-info-session] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard on the National Association of County Commissioners

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 22, discussing county news and events. She recapped her time at the National Association of County Commissioners (NACo) in Louisiana earlier this week. She discussed major takeaways, recurring themes for counites, and what she feels Chatham doing well based on interactions at the conference. She also talked about upcoming county events and more. [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20135554/RRH_1.0-Larger.png]https://chapelboro.com/chatham-county-roundup 97.9 The Hill’s broadcast of the Chatham County Roundup is sponsored by Chatham County’s own Rocky River Hemp [https://rockyriverhemp.com/], your local source for regeneratively grown hemp CBD and THC products like oils, salves, gummies, seltzers, facial serums and dog treats. ---------------------------------------- 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 [https://chapelboro.com/chatham-county-roundup]. The post Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard on the National Association of County Commissioners [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/chatham-county-roundup-town-square/chatham-county-roundup-commissioner-karen-howard-on-the-national-association-of-county-commissioners] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

Orange County: Reaction to Selection of Rani Dasi, Feasibility Study, Jamezetta Memorial

[https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/28115349/CWTM-button-2026.png]https://chapelboro.com/conversations-with-the-mayors-2 Vice-Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Amy Fowler spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 22, discussing county news and events. She reacted to the Orange County Democratic Party’s selection of Rani Dasi to fill the vacant seat on the Orange County Commissioners. She also talked about that process. She also discussed a feasibility study which is collecting community feedback on converting an existing rail line through the county into something more public. She also shared details of the upcoming memorial service for Jamezetta Bedford, 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 Jean Hamilton; 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 [https://chapelboro.com/conversations-with-the-mayors-2]. The post Orange County: Reaction to Selection of Rani Dasi, Feasibility Study, Jamezetta Memorial [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/conversations-with-the-mayors/orange-county-reaction-to-selection-of-rani-dasi-feasibility-study-jamezetta-memorial] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

Hillsborough: Water Rates, Reservoir Check, Leak Reporting

[https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/28115349/CWTM-button-2026.png] Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 21, discussing town news and events. He discussed the increase in water and sewer rates that were approved in the budget, which will start to show up on folks bills in August. He also discussed the latest on the levels at the reservoir, which are still comfortably above the water restriction limits. He also went over the protocols for reporting leaks to the water treatment plant, and more. [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2023/05/10111402/mark-bell-candidate-headshot-300x300.jpg]https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2023/05/10111402/mark-bell-candidate-headshot.jpg  Mayor Mark Bell of Hillsborough ---------------------------------------- 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 Jean Hamilton; 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 [https://chapelboro.com/conversations-with-the-mayors-2]. The post Hillsborough: Water Rates, Reservoir Check, Leak Reporting [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/conversations-with-the-mayors/hillsborough-water-rates-reservoir-check-leak-reporting] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].