Exploring Your Creative Genius: Room To Grow
Last week’s show was another visit with John Swansey with more of his insights on creative organizations and work environments designed to help nurture the creativity of folks who work in them.
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Daily and Weekly Features
Chansky’s Notebook: Whaaaat!
UNC, known for familiarity in its athletic program, has thrown a giant curveball at alumni, students, fans, coaches and athletes.
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Chansky’s Notebook: Thinking Outside the Shoe Box
Art Chansky ponders the possibility of an even more lucrative partnership between Michael Jordan and UNC men’s basketball.
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On the Porch: Dr. Jim Crawford – June 2025 News Roundup
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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, and currently serves as trustee for Central Carolina Community College. 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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Chansky’s Notebook: Powell’s Path
Commentators agree that Drake Powell could have a big future but needs to show more shooting range and physicality than he did at UNC.
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Chansky’s Notebook: Fabulous Phil
Even after all these years, UNC legend Phil Ford is still the most famous basketball player in North Carolina.
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Chansky’s Notebook: Money Answers
Art Chansky summarizes Bubba Cunningham’s statement on the House settlement and its effects on UNC athletics.
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Chansky’s Notebook: Draft Time
The ACC is predicted to have five players picked among the NBA Draft’s first 50, which is the barometer of how far the league has fallen.
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Chansky’s Notebook: One and Dones
Tony Bradley is one of several Tar Heels who left college after their freshman year, when staying might have benefited both them and UNC.
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On the Porch: Melissa Driver Beard and Rebecca Hankins – Battling Food Insecurity in Chatham
This Week:
Melissa Driver Beard, CORA, Executive Director
Melissa has over 30 years of experience in nonprofit management, including 20 years in executive leadership. She has directed local, state, national, and international programs that advocate for basic human needs and rights. Under Melissa’s leadership, CORA has achieved over a 200% increase in income and an 88% rise in direct client services, demonstrating her ability to drive transformative growth. With a background in global advocacy, program development, and organizational capacity building, Melissa has championed solutions to food insecurity since 2009, fostering collaboration and sustainability.
Rebecca Hankins, CORA, Development and Communications Director
Rebecca brings more than 20 years of experience as a skilled fundraiser, communication strategist, and project manager. During her tenure at CORA, she spearheaded initiatives that increased fundraising revenue by 250% and expanded donor support by 50%. Rebecca is known for her creative approach to donor engagement, digital and traditional media strategies, and rebranding efforts that elevate CORA’s visibility. Her expertise lies in leveraging partnerships and technology to ensure program sustainability and community impact.
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