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On the Porch: Jason Damico: Modern Blues Rocker

Posted by Staff | Oct 4, 2026 | On The Porch, Town Square

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Jason Damico is a 2x Carolina Music Award winner, 18-time GRAMMY®-considered artist, SAG-AFTRA actor, producer, and content creator based in North Carolina. Known for blending blues-rock roots with thoughtful songwriting, his work spans music, film, podcasting, and digital media. He is the founder of New Blue Entertainment, an independent recording studio and production house, as well as creator and host of The Jason Damico Show, where he has interviewed hundreds of guests from the worlds of entertainment, business, sports, politics, and faith. Damico’s music has been featured in the feature film Laws of Man, and his growing online audience continues to expand through a combination of original music, storytelling, and comedy content.

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100 Years of Kenan Stadium: Wait, Which One is Kenan?

Posted by Staff | Oct 1, 2026 | 100 Years of Kenan, Football, Sports, UNC Sports

UNC band director Jeff Fuchs recalls a miscommunication when staging a pregame ceremony at Kenan Stadium, and the hilarious consequences.

Obituary for John Washington Fredette III

Posted by Staff | Sep 29, 2026 | Submitted Obituaries

John Washington Fredette III July 11, 1955 – July 16, 2026 Is he native to this realm? No, his wide nature grew out of both worlds. They more adeptly bend the willow’s branches who have experience of the willow’s...

100 Years of Kenan Stadium: Commencement VIPs

Posted by Staff | Sep 29, 2026 | 100 Years of Kenan, Football, Sports, UNC Sports

Chapelboro’s very own Kenny Dike remembers his commencement at Kenan Stadium, which featured a few special guests.

On the Porch: Jim Crawford: Metastasized Corruption

Posted by Staff | Sep 27, 2026 | On The Porch, Sponsored, Town Square

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Born into a blue collar and agricultural clan in rural Pennsylvania, Dr. Jim Crawford was the first in his family to graduate from college. Earning his PhD from the University of North Carolina, he taught US and World History at several universities in the piedmont North Carolina for several decades. He served as chairman of the Chatham County board of commissioners. He is a firm believer in American democracy and trusts that the constitution will hold firm now as it has in past crises despite the broken, distempered electorate.

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100 Years of Kenan Stadium: ‘My Most Memorable Day’

Posted by Staff | Sep 24, 2026 | 100 Years of Kenan, Football, Sports, UNC Sports

District Attorney Jeff Nieman remembers his UNC commencement at Kenan Stadium, which may or may not have inspired rule changes down the line.

100 Years of Kenan Stadium: Let There Be Light!

Posted by Staff | Sep 22, 2026 | 100 Years of Kenan, Football, Sports, UNC Sports

As hard as it is to believe now, Kenan Stadium existed for more than a half-century without permanent light fixtures.

Photo Gallery: UNC Women’s Soccer vs. Alcorn State

Posted by Staff | Sep 21, 2026 | Photo Galleries, Soccer, Sports, UNC Sports

UNC beat Alcorn State 5-0 at Dorrance Field Sunday afternoon. Check out Caleb Rothrock’s photo highlights from the match!

If You Only Knew: September 20, 2026 – Protect College Sports Act

Posted by Staff | Sep 20, 2026 | If You Only Knew

This week Dr. Stroman provides her eight-point opposition to the Protect College Sports Act.

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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: It’s Never Too Late to Pivot

Posted by Staff | Sep 20, 2026 | Not Ready For The Farm, Town Square

What happens when the career you spent decades building is no longer the only thing calling you forward? Judy and Jessica sit down with attorney, leadership strategist, coach, and speaker Ariana Tadler to talk about reinvention, resilience, and finding the courage to pivot at any age. Ariana shares lessons from her own career transition, why curiosity can help quiet fear, how small steps create momentum, and why understanding your deeper “why” can open the door to what comes next.

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

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