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Welcome to Chapel Hill-Carrboro’s News, Talk and Tar Heels station! For 63 years WCHL has been THE place for news, talk Tar Heel Sports and information for Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County. For more than 40 years Ron Stutts has been waking up our community from 6am to 10am weekdays.
August 17, 2018
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Hometown Hero Awards
This week's Hometown Hero: Marin Lissy
August 17, 2018
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August 17, 2018
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Week of August 13, 2018
Sidewalk seating in Hillsborough, trees in Chapel Hill, and a roundabout in Carrboro. Dorosin puts on his civil-rights-attorney hat to discuss the fight around the six proposed state constitutional amendments.
August 16, 2018: Can NC Dems Take The House?
Depending on how the enthusiasm gap affects voter turnout, Tom says Democrats can pick up anywhere from 0 to 23 seats in the North Carolina House.
August 16, 2018: The Power Of One
This week gives us several examples of how one person can make a difference just by deciding to take a stand.
August 14, 2018: “Defeat Hate – Vote!”
The NAACP is still challenging four proposed state constitutional amendments in court, but Anna's already looking ahead to the get-out-the-vote effort for Election Day.
August 17, 2018: Brennan
Jean and Aaron agree that the revocation of John Brennan's security clearance is a Thing - but they disagree on why.
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UNC Rolls to 130-45 Win in Final Exhibition Game on Bahamas Trip
Sophomore forward Brandon Huffman scored 20 points and grabbed 20 rebounds on Saturday afternoon...
August 17, 2018
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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.)
August 8, 2018: Downtime
Chapel Hill is getting close to the library's summer reading goal: 50,000 combined hours of reading!
August 18, 2018
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UNC Rolls to 130-45 Win in Final Exhibition Game on Bahamas Trip
Sophomore forward Brandon Huffman scored 20 points and grabbed 20 rebounds on Saturday afternoon...
March 1, 2018
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August 15, 2018: Whither Football?
Two Orange County high schools aren't fielding varsity football teams this year - part of a growing trend, with fewer students coming out for football. What does this mean for the future? And what's actually driving them away? (Spoiler alert: it may not be the reason you think.)
August 18, 2018
Want to learn what is happening in the crazy world of real estate? Tune in to hear Crystal Fisher and Terri Turner of Weaver Street Realty tell you about it.
August 15th – Popcorn for Cats – Click to Listen
Today Aaron was joined by 97.9 The Hill's own Kenny Dike! Today's KidsQ: What is your pet's favorite "human food"? If they sat down at the dinner table with you, what would they eat?
August 14, 2018: The New Public Square
What to make of the fact that social media companies now control the public square - and have the power to determine who gets access?
