Talking Culture: Farewell, Matty Frank!
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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What’s Trending: Mayflies As Big As My Arm
Trending today: new scientific research that’s shedding new light on ancient giant bugs and why they’re not around anymore.
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Read MoreThe Morning News: Digital Learning at CHCCS, New Chatham Commissioner, College World Series
In today’s news: CHCCS approves a new digital learning plan, and Chatham Commissioners appoint Sheriff Mike Roberson to their board.
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Read MoreWhat’s Trending: You Got A Fast Car
Trending today: a New York news outlet investigates the one driver who’s responsible for a big percentage of the city’s speeding tickets.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Juneteenth 2026 in Chapel Hill and Carrboro!
Celebrate Juneteenth with Chapel Hill and Carrboro on Friday, June 19, from 4-8 p.m. at the Hargraves Community Center on Roberson Street,
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Read MoreThe Morning News: Local Budgets, Jordan Lake Death, Chatham Water Restrictions, Stanley Cup Parade
In today’s news: local governments approve budgets, a Chapel Hill man drowns on Jordan Lake, and the College World Series continues in Omaha.
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Read MoreWhat We’re Thinking: Democrats Reclaiming the NC House?
This week, Tom and Aaron discuss new numbers that suggest a 13-point swing toward Democrats in 2026 versus 2024.
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Read MoreWhat’s Trending: The Coast That All These Wizards Live On
Trending today: a type of fungus that’s capable of eating charcoal and other burned carbon – which is pretty useful after forest fires.
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Read MoreThe Morning News: Local Budgets, UNC Baseball, the Stanley Cup, and the State of College Athletics
In today’s news: local governments pass budgets, and UNC baseball advances to the College World Series semifinals.
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Local Government Meetings: June 15-19, 2026
This week in local government: a proposed AI moratorium in Durham and a board appointment (maybe) in Chatham County.
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