Non Profit Showcase
Hometown Hero: Jennie Knowlton
This week's Hometown Hero, presented by the O. Max Gardner Foundation, is Jennie Knowlton. Knowlton is the founder of the Quilt Maker Cafe in Pittsboro. They first launched in 2021 as a mobile restaurant, but they just opened their first permanent location in May. The...
What We’re Thinking: Close Races in North Carolina, Yet Again
This week, Tom and Aaron discuss a new PPP survey of North Carolinians that shows a tight race to replace Thom Tillis in the U.S. Senate.
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What’s Trending: Burning Man’s MOOP Map
Trending today: Victor explores the high cost of attending Burning Man – and discovers that it’s partly about federally-mandated cleanup.
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On Air Today: State Rep. Renee Price, on North Carolina’s 2026 State Budget
State Rep. Renee Price joins Aaron to discuss this year’s recently-passed state budget – and how you can make a difference in government.
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The Morning News: Assisting Local Homeowners, Replacing Jamezetta Bedford, Heading to the Major Leagues
In today’s news: Orange County Commissioners discuss the process of filling the late Jamezetta Bedford’s board seat.
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Orange County Commissioners Update Parameters for Homeowners Assistance, Set Process for Bedford’s Vacancy
The Board of Orange County Commissioners held a rare summer meeting with several consequential agenda items on July 9. Here are the details.
On the Porch: Carlos Lima and Daisy Butzer – United Way for a Better Chatham
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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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Diamond Heels in the 2026 MLB Draft: Who’s Going Where?
Several UNC baseball players have been selected in the 2026 MLB Draft, which runs through Sunday in Philadelphia. The MLB Draft is different from its counterparts in leagues such as the NFL and NBA, in that players with remaining eligibility can choose to return to...
UNC’s Jason DeCaro Picked by Pittsburgh Pirates in 2026 MLB Draft
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected UNC pitcher Jason DeCaro in the third round of the 2026 MLB Draft. He was the 80th overall pick. https://twitter.com/DiamondHeels/status/2076065338001703270?s=20 A three-year starter in the Carolina pitching rotation, DeCaro...
Boston Red Rox Select UNC Outfielder Owen Hull in 2026 MLB Draft
Owen Hull is off the board in the MLB Draft. The Red Sox selected the UNC outfielder in the second round of the draft Saturday in Philadelphia. Hull was the 67th overall pick, and is the second Diamond Heel to be drafted this year following Jake Schaffner's selection...
