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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: The Grief Train: Lessons in Grief, Gratitude & Love

Posted by Staff | Aug 1, 2026 | Not Ready For The Farm, Town Square

You never know when the Grief Train may stop at your station. When it does, author Marinda Freeman believes the answer isn’t to avoid grief, but to honor it, learn from it, and eventually discover the gratitude and love that remain. In this heartfelt conversation, Marinda shares the story behind her book The Grief Train and the sudden loss of her husband that inspired it. Together, Judy, Jess, and Marinda explore grief, aging, friendship, remembrance, and the idea that all of life is an event worth acknowledging with intention, appreciation, and love.

Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: The 79°West Innovation Hub, Clarity Legal Group, West Fork Wealth Management, Health Source Chiropractic, HOPE Renovations, and Purple Puddle.

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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: Dementia Care: The Help You Wish You Had Sooner

Posted by Staff | Jul 25, 2026 | Not Ready For The Farm, Town Square

In this episode, we sit down with Teepa Snow MS, OTR/L, FAOTA and Amanda Bulgarelli of the Snow Approach Foundation in Hillsborough, NC for a powerful conversation about what it truly means to support people living with brain change. Drawing from her decades of experience developing the Positive Approach to Care framework, Teepa breaks down how changing how we think about and respond to behaviors can radically improve everyday interactions and reduce stress for both care partners and those they support. You’ll come away with clear, real-world strategies—like how to work with someone living with brain change rather than doing things to them—and a richer understanding of what it means to maintain dignity, connection, and shared purpose in care.

Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: Purple Puddle, Clarity Legal Group, West Fork Wealth Management, Health Source Chiropractic, HOPE Renovations, and The 79°West Innovation Hub.

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Caleb Wilson’s GOAT Resemblance: How the Chicago Bulls’ New Star Compares to Michael Jordan

Posted by Staff | Jul 25, 2026 | Columns, Sports, Town Square

Caleb Wilson’s presence at UNC was reminiscent of Michael Jordan. Now, he’ll look to continue the comparisons while on the Chicago Bulls.

Wonderful Water: Managing Water Use in Our Community

Posted by Staff | Jul 23, 2026 | Sponsored, Town Square, Wonderful Water

This month on “Wonderful Water,” join 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey for a conversation with Bri Carter and Katie Hall, both part of OWASA’s communications team, about recent drought conditions in Orange County and what precautions and restrictions mean for OWASA customers and our community.

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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: Aging Out of F*****

Posted by Staff | Jul 18, 2026 | Not Ready For The Farm

Judy and Jess sit down with therapist and writer Ellen Scherr for a funny, honest, and deeply relatable conversation about midlife reinvention. From divorce and career changes to perimenopause, regret, and self-worth, Ellen shares her own experience starting over at 46 and explains why so many women feel stuck — and how they can begin choosing themselves again. Together, they explore the thought patterns that hold people back, the grief that comes with aging, and why it’s never too late to build a life that actually feels fulfilling.

Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: Purple Puddle, Clarity Legal Group, West Fork Wealth Management, Health Source Chiropractic, HOPE Renovations, and The 79°West Innovation Hub.

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Bridging the Gap: BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted by Staff | Jul 17, 2026 | Bridging the Gap, Sponsored, Town Square

Welcome to Bridging the Gap, presented by Orange Partnership and airing on 97.9 The Hill and...

Bigger than Tomatoes: A Perspective From the Carrboro Farmers’ Market’s Tomato Day

Posted by Staff | Jul 15, 2026 | Columns, Town Square

People are united through many things around the world. This weekend, I was able to witness the power that a simple tomato holds at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market’s Tomato Day.

Photo Gallery: 2026 Tomato Day at The Carrboro Farmers’ Market

Posted by Staff | Jul 13, 2026 | News Around Town, Photo Galleries

On Saturday, July 11, community members gathered for Tomato Day, the Carrboro Farmers’ Market’s largest annual event.

Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: No Time To Sit Down… Get On Out There!

Posted by Staff | Jul 11, 2026 | Not Ready For The Farm

Judy introduces a group of remarkable people who are proving that growing older doesn’t mean slowing down. The Orange County Lockdown band is comprised of musicians who found friendship, purpose, and creative expression through music. Their stories offer a powerful reminder that meaningful connections, lifelong learning, and a willingness to try new things can make the years ahead some of the most rewarding of our lives.

Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: Purple Puddle, Clarity Legal Group, West Fork Wealth Management, Health Source Chiropractic, HOPE Renovations, and The 79°West Innovation Hub.

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The Return of Noir at the Bar with Eryk Pruitt, S.A. Cosby, Linda Sands, and More

Posted by Staff | Jul 11, 2026 | Sponsored, Town Square

Noir at the Bar, the long-running live literary event that combines crime fiction, cocktails, and live performance, returns to Yonder in downtown Hillsborough on Wednesday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m. Hosted by longtime emcee Tracey Reynolds, the evening will feature live readings from an all-star lineup of acclaimed authors including Eryk Pruitt, S.A. Cosby, Linda Sands, Jen Conley, Russell Johnson, Morgan Sullivan, Nathan Kotecki, and Isaac Hughes Green.

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