Planned and Unplanned
This week in history: the Constitution is signed; the Star-Spangled Banner is written; and the historic Orange County Speedway is incorporated.
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September 17, 2020: Flood Watch, Plan A, No Football
Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 17, 2020 | The 5:00 News
In today’s news: the Triangle is under a flood watch; Gov. Cooper allows elementary schools to move into Plan A; UNC’s football game gets canceled.
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Read MoreSeptember 17, 2020: “Law and Order”
Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 17, 2020 | What We're Thinking
President Trump’s new campaign strategy is to focus on “law and order,” but it doesn’t seem to be working; Tom and Aaron examine why.
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Read MoreChapel Hill: Storms, Sports, and Schools
Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 17, 2020 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
Under a flood watch, Mayor Pam Hemminger discusses storm preparations, last night’s Town Council meeting, and Gov. Cooper’s announcement on schools.
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Read MoreSeptember 17, 2020: Child Passenger Safety Week
Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 17, 2020 | On Air Today
Next week is Child Passenger Safety Week and National Falls Free Week. Lindsay Bailey of UNC Health discusses what you need to know to stay safe.
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Read MoreHappy, Bright, Positive Futures! (Non-Ironic, That Is.)
Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 16, 2020 | Talking Books
There are a lot of dystopian futures in literature, but we’re anxious enough as it is: are there any optimistic futures in books? Susan and Aaron find them!
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Read MoreOrange County: RTLP and Elections
Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 16, 2020 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
County Commissioner Penny Rich recaps a marathon public hearing on the RTLP proposal and discusses safety steps for the fall election.
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Read MoreSeptember 16, 2020: Rain, Roads, Restaurants, and Restraints
Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 16, 2020 | The 5:00 News
Ex-hurricane Sally approaches; an accident shuts down I-40; Chapel Hill officials urge police (again) to ban chokeholds. (Update: the CHPD has done so.)
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Read MoreSeptember 15, 2020: RTLP, $300 Million, Voter ID
Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 15, 2020 | The 5:00 News
In today’s news: a public hearing on a controversial proposal; UNC officials face a big shortfall; the NC Court of Appeals sides with lawmakers.
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Read MoreSeptember 15, 2020: Schools, Broadband, and the Census
Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 15, 2020 | Chatham County Roundup
Making her last appearance until after the election, County Commissioner Karen Howard discusses Covid-19, schools, broadband access, and the Census.
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