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.

Visit PositivelyMebane.com to learn more!

Kelly joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell to detail the city’s search for a new fire chief — and the upcoming deadline for applicants. She shares qualifications and qualities the local government is looking for in its candidates. A Greensboro bookstore is also moving to a new location under construction not far off of Interstate 40, which Kelly shares details about and how the city aims to attract those businesses. Finally, she wraps up by sharing how AutumnFest went in the previous week and previews several upcoming fall, festive events!

 

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