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Carrboro: Budget Update, 203 S. Greensboro, Intergovernmental Climate Council

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 19. She discussed the Carrboro Town Council's recent budget conversations as the council works toward finalizing a budget in the next several weeks. She also talked about the impending opening of the 203 S. Greensboro building, which will house a future branch of the Orange County Library. She discussed the Intergovernmental Climate Council and concerns about the voices not being represented in Intergovernmental Councils, and more.

April 13, 2024

Dr. Deborah Stroman discusses Dawn Staley and Dan Hurley, and the lessons learned in basketball dynasties.

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May 29, 2018: Goodbyeee

Meg's moving on to a new position (don't worry, still in Chapel Hill!), so this is her final Downtown Rundown. (We still have fun.)

Talking Books: The Ultimate

In our final installment of Talking Books, Susan and Aaron look back at the last nine years and ask each other about their favorites.

April 20, 2024

This week, 97.9 The Hill is airing conversations with the late Coach Lefty Driesell. Coach Driesell had a legendary career at four different colleges, Davidson, Maryland, James Madison, and Georgia State, all of which he took to the NCAA tournament. Coach Driesell and D.G. also talk about Maryland’s exit from the ACC and his memories of the great games against UNC and Duke.

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Stroman On Sports: The Current State of Women’s Basketball

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, April 12. She discussed the most recent women's college basketball season, with specific attention to the NCAA Tournament. They talked about the increased ratings for the women's game, and the intense star power that was on display during the tournament. She also looked to the future of the sport after this important tournament season, and more.

September 11, 2019: Firearm Safety

Ashley and Aaron talk firearm safety after an Orange County Commissioners meeting - but not before forging common ground on two big issues.