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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: Dementia Care: The Help You Wish You Had Sooner

Posted by Staff | Jul 25, 2026 | Not Ready For The Farm, Town Square

This week – Judy and Jess sit down with Teepa Snow MS, OTR/L, FAOTA and Amanda Bulgarelliof the Snow Approach Foundation in Hillsborough, NC for a powerful conversation about what it truly means to support people living with brain change.

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Exploring Your Creative Genius: Intentional and Creative Language

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

In this week’s show I talked about how to apply your determination to be intentionally creative to your use of language — how your undivided attention when another is speaking is one the greatest gifts we can give each other

On the Porch: Landis Wade – History’s Mysteries

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

This Week:

Landis Wade is a recovering trial lawyer turned mystery/thriller author who interviewed 500+ authors on his popular Charlotte Readers Podcast. His publications include six works of fiction, eight writing quote books, and numerous short stories. His novels in the Indie Retirement Mystery series won more than ten awards. Kirkus Reviews said, “Mystery fans who love Richard Osman’s cozy Thursday Murder Club books will enjoy the similarly energetic take on mystery-loving retirees.” Before he moved to Durham, the Charlotte Writers Club awarded Landis their Founders Award for service to the club and the literary community.

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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: Aging Out of F*****

Posted by Staff | Jul 18, 2026 | Not Ready For The Farm

This week – Judy and Jess sit down with therapist and writer Ellen Scherr for a funny, honest, and deeply relatable conversation about midlife reinvention. From divorce and career changes to perimenopause, regret, and self-worth, Ellen shares her own experience starting over at 46 and explains why so many women feel stuck — and how they can begin choosing themselves again. Together, they explore the thought patterns that hold people back, the grief that comes with aging, and why it’s never too late to build a life that actually feels fulfilling.

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Chansky’s Notebook: The Cost of Business

Posted by Art Chansky | Jul 17, 2026 | Sports, Sports Notebook

Carolina has released its salary structure for the 2026-27 men’s basketball season, and...

Exploring Your Creative Genius: Paul O’Connor and ‘The Missing Child’

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

This week’s guest is Paul O’Connor, a former political columnist and professor in UNC’s Journalism School, speaking about his new book “The Missing Child.”

On the Porch: Carlos Lima and Daisy Butzer – United Way for a Better Chatham

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

This Week:

Carlos Lima is a native of Caracas, Venezuela. He moved to North Carolina with his family in 2001. Before coming to United Way, Carlos was Director of Operations and Finance at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Chapel Hill for 20 years. Carlos has been the Executive Director of United Way of Chatham County for the past year, and he has learned firsthand the value of service to the community and the benefits of collective impact in addressing the most critical needs of the residents in our county. Carlos and his wife and four grown children have called this area home for over two decades. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, reading, and playing board games.

Daisy Butzer is the Impact Manager at United Way of Chatham County, where she leads the Chatham Housing Collective and the Chatham Success Network. Through both collaboratives, Daisy works closely with community partners to coordinate services and use data to better support individuals and families. She draws from her professional experience supporting various public health programs, research studies, and philanthropic initiatives. Originally from Oklahoma, Daisy and her husband moved to North Carolina in 2022 to attend graduate school at UNC.

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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: No Time To Sit Down… Get On Out There!

Posted by Staff | Jul 11, 2026 | Not Ready For The Farm

This week – Judy introduces a group of remarkable people who are proving that growing older doesn’t mean slowing down. The Orange County Lockdown band is comprised of musicians who found friendship, purpose, and creative expression through music. Their stories offer a powerful reminder that meaningful connections, lifelong learning, and a willingness to try new things can make the years ahead some of the most rewarding of our lives.