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UNC’s Ackland Art Museum Preparing for $70 Million Expansion, Earns Early Spending Authority for Project
UNC’s Ackland Art Museum is exploring options for its first significant upgrades in decades, with plans to more than double its footprint.
History Matters: The Actual Dashed Line
This week in history: revolutionary leaders sign the Declaration of Independence, after New York officially gets on board.
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What’s Trending: I Can’t Get In The Weeds About Chili Crisp
Trending today: With Aaron Johnson and Michael Koh both in the studio, Victor quizzes everyone about their favorite nostalgic food.
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The Morning News: Expanding the Ackland, Envisioning Carolina North
In today’s news: UNC officials tour the future Carolina North site – and move forward on a big expansion of the Ackland Art Museum.
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Chatham County Roundup: New County Commissioner Mike Roberson
Chatham County Commissioner and Former Sheriff Mike Roberson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 29. He discussed his decades long service in law enforcement prior to his retirement earlier this month. He also discussed his new role on the Chatham County Board of Commissioners, including what motivated him to pursue the role of commissioner, and more.
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Orange County: Welcoming Rani Dasi, Consent Agenda Items, Eno Arts Mill
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 29, discussing county news and events. She talked about the appointment of Rani Dasi to the board of commissioners, the strengths Dasi brings to the role, and her take on the process of naming a replacement. She also went through a few items from the consent agenda at Tuesday’s board meeting, discussed the reopening of the Eno Art Mill, and more.
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Weekend Around The Hill: July 30 – August 2
Check out the events happening around our community this weekend. You can view the full Chapelboro Local Events Calendar here. To submit your own event, click here.Rocky River Hemp at Pittsboro Farmers' Market Thursday, July 30 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Rocky River Hemp...
Exploring Your Creative Genius: The Magic and Method of Inspiration
This week’s episode was an exploration of the magical feeling often associated with creativity. I suggest it occurs when our subconscious mind leads us to a moment of inspiration.
On Air Today: Sam Brownfield of Rocky River Hemp on NC House Bill 328
Rocky River Hemp owner Sam Brownfield spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 28. He discussed in detail NC House Bill 328, titled the “Regulate Hemp-Derived Consumables” bill, and what that would mean to local hemp businesses in the state.
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Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment and Declines to Testify in Republican-Led COVID-19 Senate Hearing
Fauci was set to answer lawmakers’ questions after being subpoenaed by Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who has long had a fraught relationship
