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On the Porch: Jim Crawford: Metastasized Corruption

On the Porch: Jim Crawford: Metastasized Corruption

Posted by | Sep 27, 2026 | , ,

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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. 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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Oh, the Humanities: ‘The Past, Present, and Possibility of NC Schools,’ with Cori Greer-Banks and James Williams

Oh, the Humanities: ‘The Past, Present, and Possibility of NC Schools,’ with Cori Greer-Banks and James Williams

Posted by | Sep 23, 2026 | , , ,

Aaron welcomes Cori Greer-Banks and James Williams of Carolina Public Humanities to discuss an upcoming forum on NC’s public schools.

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Wonderful Water: OWASA’s ‘Guiding Principles’ for PFAS

Wonderful Water: OWASA’s ‘Guiding Principles’ for PFAS

Posted by | Sep 22, 2026 | , ,

This month on “Wonderful Water,” join 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey for a conversation with OWASA Executive Director Todd Taylor and Mary Tiger, OWASA’s Director of Community Engagement, about water quality, PFAS, and the steps being taken to ensure our community’s continued access to clean water. 

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On Air Today: Katharine Whalen and Eryk Pruitt on 24 Hours in Hillsborough

On Air Today: Katharine Whalen and Eryk Pruitt on 24 Hours in Hillsborough

Posted by | Sep 17, 2026 | ,

Katherine Whalen of Katherine Whalen’s Jazz Squad and Eryk Pruitt of Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brew spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 17. They discussed Eryk’s recent column 24 Hours In Hillsborough: Off the Beaten Path, which includes several recommendations for things to do in Hillsborough. Katherine discussed highlights of the Hillsborough music scene, including Thursday night jazz at Yonder. They discussed other upcoming events, including a terrarium workshop hosted by Andrew, and more.

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On Air Today: ‘We The People,’ Getting Out the Vote this Fall

Posted by | Sep 16, 2026 | ,

Election Day is November 3 in this critical 2026 midterm, and local advocates are ramping up their get-out-the-vote efforts.

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