What’s Trending: The Video Booth Changed My Life
Trending today is Vidiots, formerly an independent video store that’s now a nonprofit dedicated to preserving rare videos for posterity.
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The Morning News: Anti-ICE Protest, Forever Chemicals, 500 Smith Center Wins
In today’s news: hundreds rally against ICE in Carrboro, and environmental advocates pan proposed new state rules for “forever” chemicals.
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Local Government Meetings: January 12-16, 2026
This week in local government: an all-day retreat for Orange County Commissioners, and a very early discussion of CHCCS school closures.
Read MoreDate Night: New Year’s Resolutions (Or New Year’s Goals?)
What’s a good New Year’s resolution-themed date night? Brad and Aaron tackle Dry January in two very different ways.
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Read MoreWhat’s Trending: Borne Back Ceaselessly Into Your High School Reading List
Trending today: what are the 10 most commonly assigned novels in middle and high schools? About the same as they were 35 years ago.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: The 2026 Carrboro Film Fest!
Get ready for the 20th Carrboro Film Fest! Aaron welcomes the festival director and the director of this year’s opening film, “Leads.”
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Read MoreThe Morning News: Extreme Weather Hits Local Governments, UNC Basketball Works With Kids
In today’s news: local leaders discuss the budget impact of extreme weather, and UNC basketball stars work with kids at the Hargraves Center.
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Read MoreHistory Matters: Four Freedoms, Fannie Farmer, and Libba Cotten’s Devious Scheme
This week: Libba Cotten is born, Fannie Farmer revolutionizes cooking, FDR celebrates “Four Freedoms,” and TR protects the Grand Canyon.
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‘Bon Vivant Savants’: Live and Local with the Holland Brothers!
The Holland Brothers stopped by Live and Local this week, following the release of their new album “Bon Vivant Savants.”
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Read MoreWhat’s Trending: Reading For Pleasure (Or Not)
Trending today: a survey finding that fewer than half of Americans have read a single book in the last 12 months.
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