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Hometown Hero: Amy Slaughter

by Jordan Beyle | Jun 22, 2026 | Hometown Heroes, Town Square

This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by the O. Max Gardner Foundation, is Amy Slaughter....

The Book of Love: Virginia Maxine Sloop’s Passion for Band Books

by Orange County Arts Commission | Jun 19, 2026 | Orange County Arts Commission, Town Square

You’re most likely to run into Virginia Maxine Sloop in her natural habitat, in a rock-show crowd at Carrboro’s Cat’s Cradle (on occasion, you’ll see her working behind the bar there, too).

This Just In: An American Celebration

by Jean Bolduc | Jun 18, 2026 | Columns, This Just In, Town Square

This Just In — Today kicks off a glorious weekend in the City of Chicago and throughout the country. With the official opening of the Obama Presidential Center on Juneteenth weekend, we will see a spectacular American celebration of a dream fulfilled.

Little Big Moments: Song for a Season of Drought

by Andrew Taylor-Troutman | Jun 18, 2026 | Columns, Little Big Moments, Town Square

James Davis was a Presbyterian pastor and poet. His funeral was held last Saturday at my church, and his family gave me a copy of his poetry book Seek the Counsel of Trees.

Weekend Around The Hill: June 18 – June 21

by Jordan Beyle | Jun 17, 2026 | Town Square, Weekend Around The Hill

Check out the events happening around our community this weekend. You can view the full Chapelboro...

Exploring Your Creative Genius: Refreshing and Boosting Your Creativity

by Carl Nordgren | Jun 17, 2026 | Columns, Exploring Your Creative Genius, Town Square

This week’s show offered a collection of creativity tips you can leverage easily for a nice creative boost. At the end of the show I talked about open-endedness. Let’s revisit it with a focus on children in the 6 to 10 age range.

Talking Culture: Farewell, Matty Frank!

by Aaron Keck | Jun 17, 2026 | Talking Culture

This week, Aaron welcomes local musician Matty Frank, who’s playing one final show in the area before moving back to New York.

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Viewpoints: More Than Controversy

by Viewpoints | Jun 16, 2026 | Town Square, Viewpoints

On June 11, 2026, WFDD – Public Radio published a story about two UNC system schools that deleted pride posts because they supposedly violated a UNC system policy that prohibits speaking about “political controversies of the day.”

Past Rhymes With Present Times: Trumpism, Universities, and the Death of Socrates

by Lloyd Kramer | Jun 16, 2026 | Columns, Past Rhymes with Present Times, Town Square

Contemporary Trumpism attacks diverse social, political, and cultural communities throughout the United States, but the attacks share a common desire to discredit and weaken public institutions.

Hometown Hero: Mary Lucas

by Jordan Beyle | Jun 15, 2026 | Hometown Heroes, Town Square

This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by the O. Max Gardner Foundation, is Mary Lucas. Mary...

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Hometown Hero: Amy Slaughter

The Book of Love: Virginia Maxine Sloop’s Passion for Band Books

This Just In: An American Celebration

Little Big Moments: Song for a Season of Drought

Weekend Around The Hill: June 18 – June 21

Exploring Your Creative Genius: Refreshing and Boosting Your Creativity

Talking Culture: Farewell, Matty Frank!

Viewpoints: More Than Controversy

Past Rhymes With Present Times: Trumpism, Universities, and the Death of Socrates

Hometown Hero: Mary Lucas

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