Has The Cave been saved? WCHL news director Blake Hodge chats with musician Melissa Swingle, who says she’s part of a new ownership team that’s reopening the Franklin Street bar.
Local band The Pinkerton Raid has a new album out and they’re going on tour (with a show Saturday 5/5 at the Cats Cradle). Jesse James DeConto, Tony Sali, and Jon Depue stopped by to chat – and play four songs live in studio.
Janet Hoy, co-president of the League of Women Voters of North Carolina, comes on to promote Vote411.org, a site for voters to find sample ballots and candidate statements.
WCHL news director Blake Hodge comes on to discuss the day’s top two local stories: a pro-Confederate group raising a giant flag in Hillsborough, and a student who threw red paint on Silent Sam.
Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue joins Aaron to promote “Lots to Love,” the town’s new downtown parking initiative – kicking off with a free public event this Sunday (April 29) from 1-4 pm at 140 W. Franklin.
A bank robbery in Chapel Hill; exciting numbers about the local arts scene; a one-woman show hits the PlayMakers stage; local chefs unite to make school lunches great; and a “green home” tour. It was a busy day!
CHCCS students walk out against gun violence, and elected officials join El Centro Hispano to help the local immigrant community. Also: a donation drive for feminine hygiene products, an upcoming candidates’ forum, and an upcoming Chamber membership drive.
Roy Cooper promotes school safety at Cedar Ridge HS; local students prepare for a walkout against gun violence; early voting begins; The Cave announces it’s closing; TABLE gets ready for a food truck rodeo.