Best Porch NC Podcasts (2024)

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Carrboro: NC Black Elected Municipal Officials, National Night Out, PORCH HQ 10:22

2d ago10:22

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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 2. She discussed her participation at the recent meeting of North Carolina Black Elected Municipal Officials. She also talked about the upcoming National Night Out event that Carrboro Police will be hosting at Town Commons on August 6. She talked about PORCH …

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On the Porch: A Conversation with Matt Hughes 51:21

5h ago51:21

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Randy Voller Come on up to the porch to have a chat with Randy Voller — former mayor, real estate developer, musician, man-about-town and more — in a recurring conversation and slice-of-life program presented by VRC Limited. If you love great conversations and amazing anecdotes, then come on up and join us…On the Porch! This Week: Matt Hughes Matt …

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Date Night: Spelunking! 6:03

5h ago6:03

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Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Mo…

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What’s Trending: My Fair Share of Waterfalls 4:50

6h ago4:50

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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and …

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On Air Today: Mediterranean Deli, One Year Later 12:50

2d ago12:50

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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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The Morning News: Arrest in Hillsborough, Promoting Reading Skills in Chapel Hill 10:25

2h ago10:25

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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with A…

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On Air Today: Rising UNC Senior and Upcoming Blue Origin Crew Member Karsen Kitchen 8:22

6h ago8:22

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Rising UNC Senior and Upcoming Blue Origin Crew Member Karsen Kitchen spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 1. She discussed her lifelong love of space, and her dream of working in the space industry. She also shared some of the items she plans on taking with her on the trip, some of the training activities she’s done to pre…

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Chapel Hill: National Night Out, Increased Police Downtown, Police Department Preps for Move 12:16

2d ago12:16

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Chapel Hill Police Chief Celisa Lehew and Chapel Hill Media Relations Manager Alex Carrasquillo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 1. They discussed the upcoming National Night Out event coming up on Tuesday, August 6. They also talked about increased police presence on Franklin Street, the police department’s upcoming mo…

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History Matters: Early Theoretical Physics 9:11

4h ago9:11

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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 Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inv…

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What’s Trending: The IRS Direct File Program?! 3:05

10h ago3:05

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Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and …

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On Air Today: UNC’s Ashley Humphrey, Live From Paris 7:20

3d ago7:20

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Aaron chats with UNC student Ashley Humphrey, who's part of a contingent of journalism students covering the Olympics in Paris. The post On Air Today: UNC’s Ashley Humphrey, Live From Paris appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The Morning News: Gov. Cooper in Chapel Hill, Erin Matson in Paris 8:35

2d ago8:35

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In today's news: Gov. Roy Cooper makes a major medical announcement in Chapel Hill, while UNC's Erin Matson heads to Paris for the Olympics. The post The Morning News: Gov. Cooper in Chapel Hill, Erin Matson in Paris appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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Live and Local: ‘PS: Seriously,’ Bats & Mice Has a New Album 22:33

2d ago22:33

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Friday, August 9, the band Bats & Mice will play at Cats Cradle Back Room to celebrate their long-awaited new LP "PS: Seriously." The post Live and Local: ‘PS: Seriously,’ Bats & Mice Has a New Album appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The 5:00 News – Gov. Cooper in Chapel Hill, Pittboro Town Hall Move, Tar Heels in the Olympics 9:11

2d ago9:11

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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Gov. Roy Cooper as he visited Chapel Hill earlier on Wednesday. We also hear from Public Policy Polling's Tom Jensen on the deeper poll numbers for Kamala Harris. Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp updates us on how the Pittsboro Town Hall move we…

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Orange County: School Bond Education Committee, Voter ID Event, and More 9:05

2d ago9:05

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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 31. She discussed the latest on the School Bond Education Committee, which will help people understand the $300 million bond referendum on the ballot this November. She also talked about a free voter ID event coming up at the Seym…

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On Air Today: UNC Hussman Journalism Student Lee Jeffries From Paris 8:23

1d ago8:23

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UNC Hussman Journalism student Lee Jeffries spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 31. She was on the phone from Paris, where she is covering the Olympics for 97.9 The Hill and The Hussman School of Journalism and Media. She discussed her Paris experience so far. She also discussed attending a swimming event, talking with fans…

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On Air Today: Starsapien, On Stage This Week 8:55

2d ago8:55

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Aaron welcomes the band Starsapien, playing August 1 at Arcana in Durham, and August 3 at Nash Street Tavern in Hillsborough. The post On Air Today: Starsapien, On Stage This Week appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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What’s Trending: The Perfect Marsala 4:27

2d ago4:27

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Trending today: entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania who want to turn discarded mushroom stumps into chicken feed. The post What’s Trending: The Perfect Marsala appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The Morning News: UNC Arrests, Kamala on the Rise, Tar Heels in Paris 7:37

1d ago7:37

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A court date is set for the pro-Palestinian protestors who were arrested at UNC in April, and a Tar Heel rugby star wins bronze in Paris. The post The Morning News: UNC Arrests, Kamala on the Rise, Tar Heels in Paris appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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Wonderful Water: Community Chats and PFAS 8:16

1d ago8:16

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This month on “Wonderful Water,” join 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey for a conversation with Orange Water and Sewer Authority's engineering manager for capital projects, Allison Spinelli. The post Wonderful Water: Community Chats and PFAS appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The 5:00 News – OWASA Community Chat, Bubba Cunningham in Paris, and More 6:59

2d ago6:59

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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, hear from Allison Spinelli of OWASA on tonight's community chat on PFAS. We get an update on a crime story from western Orange County back in March. We learn the latest legal news for the pro-Palestinian protesters from UNC in the spring, and in state …

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Hillsborough: November Elections, Summer Activities, and More 8:08

2d ago8:08

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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 30. He discussed watching the Olympics on television, an upcoming back to school supplies drive from Hillsborough Police, and more. He also talked about the upcoming fall elections and what races have Hillsborough's attention, and more. He discussed summer activ…

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What’s Trending: 2020 Was A Hell Of A Drug 5:37

2d ago5:37

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The Internet's biggest sites are seeing a noticeable decline in traffic since 2021 - but isn't that just because there was a pandemic then? The post What’s Trending: 2020 Was A Hell Of A Drug appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The Morning News: OWASA Vs. Forever Chemicals, Bubba Cunningham in Paris 6:13

2d ago6:13

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In today's news: OWASA hosts a "community chat" on PFAS chemicals, and UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham heads to the Olympics. The post The Morning News: OWASA Vs. Forever Chemicals, Bubba Cunningham in Paris appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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On Air Today: UNC Field Hockey Head Coach Erin Matson 14:01

2d ago14:01

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UNC Field Hockey Head Coach Erin Matson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 29. She reflected on her first year as head coach, including feeling different as a coach. She discussed what she expects from this year's team, and took a look at the schedule for the upcoming year. She also talked about an upcoming trip to Paris with…

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On Air Today: Wonderful Water With Allison Spinelli, OWASA Engineering Manager for Capital Projects 8:16

2d ago8:16

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority's Engineering Manager for Capital Projects Allison Spinelli spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 29. She discussed how OWASA will be treating drinking water for PFAS, and talked about the next community chat on PFAS. That chat will be happening at Lanza Cafe in Carrboro on Tuesday, July 30. The …

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What We’re Thinking: Advantage Kamala? 9:37

2d ago9:37

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Joe Biden is out and Kamala Harris is in as the Democratic presidential nominee - but how much of an impact will that have? The post What We’re Thinking: Advantage Kamala? appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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What’s Trending: Magazines in Decline? 6:44

2d ago6:44

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Trending today: Rolling Stone subscribers head to the barricades after the magazine goes back on its "lifetime subscription" promise. The post What’s Trending: Magazines in Decline? appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The Morning News: Aranza Vazquez Montano Goes For Gold 10:05

2d ago10:05

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In today's news: we profile a decorated Tar Heel diver who's hoping to add an Olympic gold medal to her mantle this year. The post The Morning News: Aranza Vazquez Montano Goes For Gold appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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On the Porch: A Conversation with Ryan Jenkins 49:32

3d ago49:32

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This Week: Ryan Jenkins was born to 2 career US Army Officers in Landstuhl, Germany, and moved to Fayetteville, NC, at a young age where he spent most of his childhood. He attended UNC Chapel Hill for a BA in Peace, War & Defense and History and King’s College London (University College London) for an MA in War. He has been active in the Democratic…

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July 27, 2024 40:21

4d ago40:21

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Chapel Hill’s Elizabeth Engelhardt, Senior Associate Dean for Fine Arts & Humanities at UNC Chapel Hill, talks about her new book, “Boardinghouse Women: How Southern Keepers, Cooks, Nurses, Widows, and Runaways Shaped Modern America” (2024) The post July 27, 2024 appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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Rep. Robert Reives Talks Kamala Harris, Roy Cooper, and More 14:44

4d ago14:44

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NC House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 26. He discussed the change at the top of the Democratic ticket for president, telling the story of how he learned the news of Biden stepping down after having his phone on airplane mode for a long flight. He described the…

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Date Night: Vegas in Chapel Hill? 5:44

5d ago5:44

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Brad can't wait for his upcoming trip to Las Vegas - so where can you go to recreate the Vegas experience locally? The post Date Night: Vegas in Chapel Hill? appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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What’s Trending: The Hunts Point Produce Market 5:38

5d ago5:38

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Victor discovers the wonders of the Hunts Point Produce Market, a huge facility in the Bronx that keeps New York City stocked with produce. The post What’s Trending: The Hunts Point Produce Market appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The Morning News: Charging For Charging (EVs, That Is) 5:44

5d ago5:44

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In today's news: Chapel Hill will begin charging a small fee at EV charging stations, and Mack Brown discusses the future of the ACC. The post The Morning News: Charging For Charging (EVs, That Is) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The 5:00 News – Vehicle Break-ins in Hillsborough, Cate’s Creek Skate Spot, ACC Kickoff 8:04

4d ago8:04

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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of some vehicle break-ins that turned violent in Hillsborough. We hear from Mayor Mark Bell on Hillsborough's new skate spot at Cate's Creek Park. We also learn of the cancellation of a public feedback session for the hiring of a new chancello…

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Chapel Hill: 828 MLK Update, FC Series Revisited, National Night Out 13:03

4d ago13:03

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Chapel Hill Town Manager Chris Blue spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 25. He revisited the FC Series soccer match from earlier in the week and how it impacted the town successfully. He also discussed NCDEQ's open comment period on the 828 MLK site in Chapel Hill, as conversation around what should be permitted on that site…

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History Matters: Amelia Earhart, Media Hog 11:05

4d ago11:05

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This week, Scott and Aaron discuss several great women in history - who would have gotten more press, if not for Amelia Earhart. The post History Matters: Amelia Earhart, Media Hog appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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What’s Trending: Is It Principle Or Is It Policy? 6:26

4d ago6:26

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Trending today: the question of whether local water systems should consolidate or remain independent, and a political tangent from Aaron. The post What’s Trending: Is It Principle Or Is It Policy? appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The Morning News: Hillsborough Shooting, Mama Dip’s Closing 9:22

4d ago9:22

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Two Hillsborough residents get shot at after interrupting a vehicle theft; an iconic Chapel Hill restaurant announces it's closing in August. The post The Morning News: Hillsborough Shooting, Mama Dip’s Closing appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The 5:00 News – Man City Supporter Group, New Position in Orange County Government, Basketball Schedule 11:02

8d ago11:02

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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn about an official supporter group for Manchester City, and how Tuesday's FC Series match went for them. We also learn of Orange County creating a Strategic Planning Manager to help implement their strategic plan. In sports we learn details of …

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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham Community Libraries Pittsboro Branch Manager Rita Van Duinen 10:03

3d ago10:03

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Chatham Community Libraries Pittsboro Branch Manager Rita Van Duinen spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 24. She discussed the role of the library in the Pittsboro community, upcoming programs over the summer, and more. She also discussed how the library takes community feedback to inform the services provided by the librar…

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Orange County: New Strategic Planning Manager, School Bond Education Committee 10:11

2d ago10:11

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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 24. She discussed the creation of the new Strategic Planning Manager position and what that role will entail. She also talked about the School Bond Education Committee which will have its first meeting this week. She also discusse…

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On Air Today: Secret Monkey Weekend, On Stage at Motorco 10:39

2d ago10:39

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Aaron welcomes family band Secret Monkey Weekend, who are wrapping up their second album and headlining at Motorco this Friday, July 26. The post On Air Today: Secret Monkey Weekend, On Stage at Motorco appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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What’s Trending: Victor’s Sleep Tips 5:36

2d ago5:36

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Trending today: Victor takes over the segment with his advice about how to get a good night's sleep. (Darkness, mostly.) The post What’s Trending: Victor’s Sleep Tips appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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On Air Today: Teacher Supply Store, Now For All 8:18

1d ago8:18

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The Public School Foundation and the East Chapel Hill Rotary Club are giving all CHCCS teachers a chance to shop for school supplies. The post On Air Today: Teacher Supply Store, Now For All appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The Morning News: Man City-Celtic, Hillsborough Skate Park 9:19

1d ago9:19

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In today's news: Celtic defeats Man City 4-3 in a rainy FC Series soccer friendly, and Hillsborough opens its first-ever skate park. The post The Morning News: Man City-Celtic, Hillsborough Skate Park appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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Line-X Project Spotlight 4:06

3h ago4:06

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We collaborated with Line-X to install new banners, wall murals, wall displays, frosted vinyl, and wayfinding signs for their Franchise Support Center. Read out our blog: https://heritageprintingcharlotte.com/blog/line-x-project-spotlight/By Joe Gass

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh Rides the Downtown Trolley 4:31

12d ago4:31

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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sport Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 23. He called in live from the trolley serving downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro for the FC Series Soccer Friendly at Kenan Stadium later tonight. He discussed the atmosphere inside the trolley including the patrons utilizing the p…

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp Talks Town Hall Move, Downtown Streetscape, Parking Study 4:31

12d ago4:31

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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 23. He discussed how the recent move of Town Hall to Main Street Plaza has gone. He also talked about a downtown streetscape project that is beginning to ramp up, as well as a parking study for downtown. He talked about upcoming events and more. The post Chatham C…

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