Best Pittsboro Podcasts (2024)

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp 12:50

4h ago12:50

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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp speaks over the phone with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, November 12 ahead of the town’s commissioners meeting set for the evening. Shipp details some of the agenda items, including updates on a major NCDOT project in north Pittsboro and significant funding help for streetscape work around the…

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‘Love Songs and Other Songs’: Live and Local with Jack the Songman! 24:43

3h ago24:43

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Jack the Songman (Jack Carmichael) stopped by Live & Local this week, ahead of a show at Cats Cradle Back Room to celebrate the release of his debut full-length album, “Love Songs and Other Songs.” Visit JackTheSongman.com. “I started recording this project about two years ago, (but) the oldest song is four and a half years old,” Carmichael says of…

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The 5:00 News: Veterans Day Ceremony, Naloxone Kiosk, and UNC Football Finding Its Groove 16:29

4h ago16:29

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in on “News On The Hill” and shares the latest local headlines on Tuesday, November 12. A quartet of local elected bodies meet Tuesday night, some of which were pushed because of the Veterans Day holiday. On Monday, the Orange County Veterans Memorial hosted its annual ceremony to honor veterans …

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Live and Local with Fancy Gap and Dante High! 33:11

10h ago33:11

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Dante High (Ari Picker) and Fancy Gap (Stuart McLamb and Charles Crossingham) stopped by Live & Local this week, ahead of their show at Cats Cradle this Friday, November 15 – which is also an album-release show (of sorts) for Dante High. Visit CatsCradle.com for tickets to Friday’s show. Dante High and Fancy Gap are both fairly new projects: Fancy …

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Climate Thursday: Ashley Ward on Day 2 of COP29 8:23

4h ago8:23

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Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 11. She discussed day 2 of COP29, the UN’s 29th annual global climate conference. She discussed a message from John Podesta, Biden’s special advisor on climate. She also discussed the conference’s focus o…

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On Air Today: ‘Puffs’ Parodies Potter at Chapel Hill High 10:22

13h ago10:22

10:22

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their ex…

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Social Justice Advocate Dr. Michelle Laws of Symbiotic Strategies 12:17

20h ago12:17

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Social Justice Advocate and Principal Consultant for Symbiotic Strategies Dr. Michelle Laws spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 11. She discussed the importance of people taking care of their mental health in the immediate aftermath of the election. She discussed strategies and rational, particularly for marginalized commu…

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Ashley Ward on Arriving at UN Global Climate Conference 6:04

21h ago6:04

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Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 11. She discussed her arrival at the Conference of Parties (COP), which is the United Nations annual global climate conference. This year’s conference is in Baku, Azerbaijan. Ashley discussed expectations…

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Oh, the Humanities: ‘Traveling to Unknown Places’ with Lloyd Kramer 11:55

23h ago11:55

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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their ex…

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On Air Today: ‘Make Room for Healing’ with Travis Brady 11:36

2h ago11:36

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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their ex…

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On the Porch: A Conversation with Tyler Bryant 49:02

2d ago49:02

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This Week: Tyler Bryant, as President & CEO of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce, champions the Chamber’s mission of promoting visibility, advocacy, and economic vitality for a more prosperous community. With a focus on innovative communication and strategic partnerships, Tyler has significantly contributed to the Chamber's role as a driving force fo…

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Sermon: In Good Company | Week 2: Fannie Lou Hamer // Brent Levy 32:45

21h ago32:45

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Date November 10, 2024 Synopsis In this sermon, we journey with Fannie Lou Hamer, whose unwavering faith and resilience amid adversity offer profound lessons in justice and courage for anyone who has ever felt marginalized or weary from the struggle against injustice. Through her inspiring story and the lens of Hebrews 11:1, we explore how faith se…

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November 9, 2024 37:36

12h ago37:36

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WCHL is airing conversations Coach Lefty Driesell, who died recently, was the legendary basketball coach at four different colleges, Davidson, Maryland, James Madison, and Georgia State, all of which he took to the NCAA tournament, about Maryland’s exit from the ACC and his memories of the great games against UNC and Duke. The post November 9, 2024…

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Carrboro: Election Response, New Town Council Member, Drakeford Library Complex 10:56

4d ago10:56

10:56

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 8. She responded to results from Tuesday's election, and reaffirmed some of Carrboro's commitments to its residents. She discussed the election of new Town Councilmember Cristobal Palmer. She also talked about the official passage of the name Drakeford Libr…

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Date Night: Election’s Over, Now Let’s Make The World Better 7:10

5d ago7:10

7:10

In the wake of an election that has lots of us feeling despondent, how can we use our date nights to make the world a little better? The post Date Night: Election’s Over, Now Let’s Make The World Better appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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What’s Trending: Just Like Carthage 6:01

4d ago6:01

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Trending today: interesting facts about the geological history of the Mediterranean - and a debate about what a "sea" really is. The post What’s Trending: Just Like Carthage appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The Morning News: Post-Election BOT Shakeup, UNC Women’s Soccer Upsets Duke 8:41

4d ago8:41

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In today's news: two UNC Trustees step down after winning statewide office, and UNC women's soccer upsets no. 1 Duke in the ACC semis. The post The Morning News: Post-Election BOT Shakeup, UNC Women’s Soccer Upsets Duke appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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Chapel Hill: Election Aftermath, Bonds Pass, Town Events 10:21

5d ago10:21

10:21

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 7. She discussed election aftermath at the national and state levels, including the election of Chapel Hill native Josh Stein as Governor. She also talked in detail about the town's bond referendums, which easily passed in Tuesday's election. She also di…

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History Matters: ‘Still, I Am One’ 7:15

5d ago7:15

7:15

This week, Scott and Aaron reflect on Tuesday's election, with reassuring lessons and words from history - and ideas for moving forward. The post History Matters: ‘Still, I Am One’ appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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What’s Trending: Two Minutes of Banana Facts 5:36

4d ago5:36

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Trending today: a deep dive into banana trivia, a very good idea for a future segment, and a confounding question about banana experts. The post What’s Trending: Two Minutes of Banana Facts appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The Morning News: PORT Fights Opioid Overdoses, UNC Field Hockey Keeps Rolling 9:53

4d ago9:53

9:53

In today's news: a deep dive into Orange County's new Post-Overdose Response Team (PORT), and another ACC tourney win for UNC field hockey. The post The Morning News: PORT Fights Opioid Overdoses, UNC Field Hockey Keeps Rolling appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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Fevzi and Debra from Sancar Turkish Cultural And Community Center 8:31

4d ago8:31

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Fevzi and Debra from the Sancar Turkish Cultural and Community Center spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 6. They discussed the origin and mission of the center. They talked about the construction of scholar residents behind the Sancar Center, and an upcoming craft fair on Saturday, November 23, and more. The post Fevzi…

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Talking Culture: ‘Changing Same’ with Mike Wiley and James Williams 11:47

3d ago11:47

11:47

Mike Wiley and James Williams discuss Wiley's new one-man show, "Changing Same," about the 1944 murder of a Black Army soldier in Durham. The post Talking Culture: ‘Changing Same’ with Mike Wiley and James Williams appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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What’s Trending: Neon Enough 4:30

3d ago4:30

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Trending today: a planned expansion of Las Vegas' Neon Museum, travel tips from Aaron, and a new personal brand for Victor. The post What’s Trending: Neon Enough appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The Morning News: Election Day 2024 11:18

2d ago11:18

11:18

In today's news: the 2024 election is in the books - a win for Republicans nationally, though NC Democrats have cause to celebrate too. The post The Morning News: Election Day 2024 appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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What’s Trending: She Sells Seashells (And Advances The Field Of Paleontology) By The Seashore 4:31

8d ago4:31

4:31

Trending today: Mary Anning, a once-neglected early paleontologist (and possible tongue-twister inspirer) whose work is now getting its due. The post What’s Trending: She Sells Seashells (And Advances The Field Of Paleontology) By The Seashore appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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On Air Today: Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on the Election Process 9:44

3d ago9:44

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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson discusses the election process - including the expected timeline, and what's being done to preserve integrity. The post On Air Today: Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on the Election Process appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The Morning News: Election Day Arrives, UNC Basketball Season Begins 10:00

3d ago10:00

10:00

In today's news: Election Day is here - and so is UNC basketball season, with season-opening wins for both the men and women. The post The Morning News: Election Day Arrives, UNC Basketball Season Begins appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The 5:00 News – Early Voting Totals, Election Day Tomorrow, Basketball Begins 14:45

3d ago14:45

14:45

97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the final totals from early voting. We also hear a Carolina Connection story on the courting of the "Bro Vote." We check the schedule of local government meetings, hear from Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on his recent State of the Town Address, an…

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On Air Today: May Pang on John Lennon Photo Exhibit 12:57

3d ago12:57

12:57

Photographer May Pang spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey about photographs she took as John Lennon's lover during his "lost weekend" period from 1973-1975. She shares stories from that time period, stories behind some of the photographs, and more. The post On Air Today: May Pang on John Lennon Photo Exhibit appeared first on Chapelboro.com.…

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Talks Football, Basketball, Soccer

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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 4. He discussed the football team's weekend win and prospects for the rest of the season. He also discussed this morning's women's basketball season opening win, previews tonight's men's basketball season opener, and more. He a…

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What We’re Thinking: Election Eve 2024 12:33

3d ago12:33

12:33

It's Election Day Eve - and we still have no idea who's going to win the presidential election. What can we glean from early-voting results? The post What We’re Thinking: Election Eve 2024 appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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What’s Trending: The Devil Wears Prada, But You Can Wear Sea Wool 4:28

9d ago4:28

4:28

Trending today: the rise of "sea wool," a new fabric made partly from oyster shells that actually feels nice and wears pretty well. The post What’s Trending: The Devil Wears Prada, But You Can Wear Sea Wool appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The Morning News: Final Early Voting Totals, UNC Beats FSU 14:21

2d ago14:21

14:21

In today's news: 57 percent turnout in early voting in North Carolina (61 percent in Orange County), and a big win for UNC football. The post The Morning News: Final Early Voting Totals, UNC Beats FSU appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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On the Porch: A Conversation with LeVon Barnes 50:39

3d ago50:39

50:39

This Week: LeVon Barnes is running for election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 64 in Alamance. LeVon Barnes brings two decades of real world experience as a public school teacher, a mentor, a basketball coach, and a proud girl dad. His empathy, conviction and willingness to build connections defines his philoso…

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Sermon: In Good Company | Week 1: Henri Nouwen // Brent Levy 31:20

1d ago31:20

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Date November 3, 2024 Synopsis In this sermon, we explore the life of Henri Nouwen—Catholic priest, prolific author, and wounded healer—whose lifelong struggle with feeling worthy of love led him to discover God's grace in unexpected places. Through Nouwen's journey from prestigious academic positions to living among those with disabilities at L'Ar…

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INSIDE CAROLINA LIVE 11/2/24 – FLORIDA STATE PRE-GAME 1:59:47

3d ago1:59:47

1:59:47

The post INSIDE CAROLINA LIVE 11/2/24 – FLORIDA STATE PRE-GAME appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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‘You Forget About Your Heart’: Live and Local with Schooner 21:36

3d ago21:36

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Reid Johnson of the band Schooner stopped by Live & Local, ahead of a show at Cats Cradle to celebrate the re-release of their debut album. The post ‘You Forget About Your Heart’: Live and Local with Schooner appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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November 2, 2024 40:35

11d ago40:35

40:35

Chapel Hill’s Daniel Wallace, the James Ross McDonald Distinguished Professor of English, at UNC-Chapel Hill, talks about his recent book, “THIS ISN’T GOING TO END WELL: The True Story of a Man I Thought I Knew.” The post November 2, 2024 appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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Stroman On Sports: The Role of the Athlete Endorsement 14:31

12d ago14:31

14:31

University of North Carolina and University of Virginia Staff Member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, November 1. In light of LeBron James's recent endorsement of Kamala Harris for president, they discussed the role of the athlete endorsement in the United States, and more. The …

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Carrboro: Drakeford Library Complex Update, Affordable Housing Plans 13:04

12d ago13:04

13:04

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 1. She discussed the most recent update on the completion of the Drakeford Library Complex, formerly known as the 203 S. Greensboro Project. She suggested that the building may not be open until early 2025, but the finishing touches are in progress. She als…

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On Air Today: Voice of UNC Women’s Basketball Matt Krause 11:28

12d ago11:28

11:28

The voice of UNC Women's Basketball Matt Krause spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 1. He discussed this year's roster, the highlights of the early part of the schedule, the atmosphere for the 11:00 a.m. opener on Monday, and more. The post On Air Today: Voice of UNC Women’s Basketball Matt Krause appeared first on Chapelb…

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On Air Today: Previewing UNC-FSU (and UNC-Elon) with Jones Angell 10:41

12d ago10:41

10:41

Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview UNC football's Saturday game at Florida State - and UNC basketball's season opener against Elon on Monday. The post On Air Today: Previewing UNC-FSU (and UNC-Elon) with Jones Angell appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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Date Night: Mano a Mano 6:39

12d ago6:39

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It's a busy time for local sports, so Brad asks: what's a good date night idea that involves a little bit of competition? The post Date Night: Mano a Mano appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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What’s Trending: I Can Love Me Better Than You Can 4:50

12d ago4:50

4:50

Trending today: the sustained success of Miley Cyrus' "Flowers" - possibly a product of the consolidation of big faceless radio conglomerates? The post What’s Trending: I Can Love Me Better Than You Can appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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On Air Today: Visiting the Hayti Heritage Center 8:23

12d ago8:23

8:23

Aaron welcomes Angela Lee, the executive director of Durham's Hayti Heritage Center - which is celebrating its 50th anniversary next year. The post On Air Today: Visiting the Hayti Heritage Center appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The Morning News: Early Voting, Durham Tech, UNC-FSU Football 11:51

12d ago11:51

11:51

In today's news: the latest early voting numbers, and a look back at an unforgettable Tar Heel football win. The post The Morning News: Early Voting, Durham Tech, UNC-FSU Football appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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Maya Powell and Margot Francini from the Climate Crisis Committee at UNC 11:04

13d ago11:04

11:04

PhD Candidate Maya Powell and Undergraduate Margot Francini of the UNC Student Government Climate Crisis Committee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 31. They discussed the planning and outcomes of a recent UNC Energy Transition Town Hall that was organized by the Climate Crisis Committee. The post Maya Powell and Margot…

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Chapel Hill: Election, Murals, Weavers Grove 10:18

13d ago10:18

10:18

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 31. She talked about the evening's Halloween festivities, the upcoming election, some new public artwork around town, and latest dedication at Weaver's Grove. She also talked about other town news and events. The post Chapel Hill: Election, Murals, Weaver…

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History Matters: Angry Wilmingtonians 9:13

13d ago9:13

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This week, we remember a colonial protest against the Stamp Act - a reminder that you can raise your voice on any day, not just Election Day. The post History Matters: Angry Wilmingtonians appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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