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Hometown Hero Awards
This week's Hometown Hero: Marin Lissy
Column: Making #MeToo Count
“Making #MeToo Count” By Rachel Valentine These past few days have been heavy for...
Word of the Day – 11/15/19
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Chapel Hill: 45 Years of Chapel Hill Transit
Chapel Hill Transit is marking its 45th anniversary in operation! Brian Litchfield of CHT fills in for Mayor Hemminger.
November 14, 2019: Redistricting and Impeaching
Tom discusses the possible impact of Congressional redistricting in North Carolina - and the impact that impeachment is not having on public opinion.
Parades, Medals, and Wild Speculations
Scott and Aaron discuss the 100-year history of Veterans Day - plus a Civil War-era Medal of Honor that was bestowed, revoked, and bestowed again.
August 31, 2019
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September 16, 2019: Bree Newsome
Aaron speaks with Bree Newsome, the activist who's best known for pulling down a Confederate flag outside the South Carolina State House in 2015.
November 15, 2019: Positivity
As the impeachment inquiry continues, Jean and Aaron stress the importance of being kind, acting nice, and staying positive on social media (and in life).
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Chatham County Begins Removal of Confederate Statue
The removal of the Confederate monument outside the Chatham County historic courthouse in downtown...
May 29, 2018: Goodbyeee
Meg's moving on to a new position (don't worry, still in Chapel Hill!), so this is her final Downtown Rundown. (We still have fun.)
November 13, 2019: Cold, Cold, Cold!
With Chapel Hill dealing with its first big cold snap of the year, Susan and Aaron recommend books about the temperature.
November 16, 2019
Jodi Magness, Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, talks about the continuing work at the ancient village of Huqoq in Israel and about her new book, “Masada From Jewish Revolt to Modern Myth.” More info at http://huqoq.web.unc.edu/
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Chatham County Begins Removal of Confederate Statue
The removal of the Confederate monument outside the Chatham County historic courthouse in downtown...
March 1, 2018
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November 16, 2019: Garrett, Kaep, and UNC
Two big stories in the NFL: Myles Garrett's helmet hit on Mason Rudolph, and Colin Kaepernick's impending tryout. Also, another heartbreaker for UNC football.
February 2018 Community Forum: Tackling Climate Change at the Local Level
Climate change has been a political topic for years, but what has been or can be done at the local level to make an impact? Members of governing bodies in Orange County are working on a joint committee now to work on that answer.
November 16, 2019
Guests: Deborah Matthews and Mischa Decker with Inside Outside Body Therapies
Weekend Water Cooler: November 15, 2019
Guest: Cain Twyman
November 13th – Still as a Statue – Click to Listen
Today, Aaron Keck was joined by 97.9 The Hill's own AJ and Victor! Today’s KidsQ: If someone made a statue of you, what pose would you want to be doing?
September 11, 2019: Firearm Safety
Ashley and Aaron talk firearm safety after an Orange County Commissioners meeting - but not before forging common ground on two big issues.
