Daily and Weekly Features Archives

Exploring Your Creative Genius: The Aging Brain

Posted by Carl Nordgren | Apr 29, 2026 | Columns, Exploring Your Creative Genius, Town Square

In this week’s episode I shared neuroscience research projects that identified and explored the biological changes that occur in our brains as we move from our 50’s into our 60’s.

On the Porch: Deana Joy – Child Abuse in NC

Posted by Aaron Johnson | Apr 26, 2026 | On The Porch

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Deana Joy has spent her career working in the nonprofit sector with victims of crime. She began by working with victims of sexual violence then, in 2006, she was promoted to Executive Director of a local Children’s Advocacy and Sexual Assault Center. In 2014, Deana began working as the CEO of Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Carolina, the state chapter for Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs). In 2017, Deana became a national accreditation site reviewer for National Children’s Alliance, the accrediting body of Children’s Advocacy Centers. Deana currently serves as the Chair of the Children’s Justice Act for the Governor’s Crime Commission and is on the NC Human Trafficking Commission, the NCDHHS Safety Design Team, the central region Citizen Review Panel, and the statewide Mass Violence Committee.

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Chansky’s Notebook: The Arena

Posted by Art Chansky | Apr 24, 2026 | Sports, Sports Notebook

Art Chansky wonders aloud whether alumni and fans can afford to support UNC in this ever-changing world of play for play.

Exploring Your Creative Genius: Degrees of Imagination

Posted by Carl Nordgren | Apr 22, 2026 | Columns, Exploring Your Creative Genius, Town Square

In this week’s show I shared a bunch of creative behaviors that you can integrate into your growing understanding of how you can be the most creative version of yourself you can be.

On the Porch: Rebecca Sommer-Petersen and Julianne Kluk – Chatham Salvation Army

Posted by Aaron Johnson | Apr 19, 2026 | On The Porch

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Rebecca Sommer-Petersen was born and raised in Winston-Salem and Chapel Hill. She spent her adult years in New York and Massachusetts, where she earned 2 master’s degrees from Boston University School of Theology. Rebecca has worked in a variety of church and social service settings, including early childhood, youth development, camp and conference program design, and adult services. Rebecca returned to NC in 2021 and became the Director of The Salvation Army service center in Chatham County, fitting her skills in Social Services and Ministry. She lives in Chatham County with her husband and her dog Ivy.

Julianne Kluk is a South Carolina native and proud University of South Carolina alumna who is passionate about helping others overcome difficult moments. She has worked with The Salvation Army for the past year and a half as a Case Manager Specialist, where she leads the Pathway to Success program. Through this program, Julianne supports individuals and families experiencing crisis, helping them access resources, build stability, and take meaningful steps toward a more secure and hopeful future.

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Chansky’s Notebook: No Guarantees

Posted by Art Chansky | Apr 16, 2026 | Sports, Sports Notebook, UNC Sports

College athletics has become a world of agents who enter into bidding wars. How will that complicate Michael Malone’s first UNC roster?

Exploring Your Creative Genius: A Presidential Patent

Posted by Carl Nordgren | Apr 15, 2026 | Columns, Exploring Your Creative Genius, Town Square

In this week’s show our guest was Sameer Samal. Sameer is a serial entrepreneur, an expert witness, and is recognized as a leading Abraham Lincoln scholar. The show focuses on Lincoln, much to my delight.

On the Porch: Rhonda Jean – Technology Trajectory

Posted by Aaron Johnson | Apr 12, 2026 | On The Porch

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Rhonda Jean is the founder of Nearby Nearby, a local discovery platform built specifically for rural communities. After struggling to find accurate, up-to-date information when she moved to Pittsboro, North Carolina, Rhonda began building tools that make it easier to discover nearby businesses, events, parks, trails, and community resources all in one place. Nearby Nearby shows results based on what’s actually nearby, using location and community-verified information rather than paid ads. Rhonda is a rural innovator and community advocate focused on strengthening local economies, civic pride, and community resilience through better access to local information.