Positively Mebane: One Year After Chantal

It’s been one year since Tropical Storm Chantal. How has Mebane weathered the storm – and what’s being done to prepare for the next one?

This month, Aaron and Kelly are joined by Mebane’s public utilities director, Kyle Smith. He shares his reflections on Chantal and discusses the process of recovering – which is still ongoing, even a year later. Also: Kelly announces that Lake Michael Park is (partially) reopen; and we look ahead to summer events in Mebane, including the Music on 4th Summer Concert Series and a “Christmas in July” event on July 23.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.

Every month, Aaron welcomes Mebane public information officer Kelly Hunter for “Positively Mebane,” a look at what’s going on in Mebane and what folks can see and do while they’re there.

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Positively Mebane: One Year After Chantal

It's been one year since Tropical Storm Chantal. How has Mebane weathered the storm - and what's being done to prepare for the next one?

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