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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 – 4/7/20
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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.
April 2, 2020: Bipartisan Support
Donald Trump's not getting a huge bounce in the polls for his handling of the coronavirus outbreak - but there are a lot of state governors who are.
Creativity In History…And Today
Scott and Aaron praise the folks who are coming up with creative ways to help each other amidst this epidemic - and look back on others who've done the same.
April 4, 2020
Join Dr. Deborah Stroman as she discusses "Hate and the Power of Sports".
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.
April 3, 2020: Joe Exotic
Is Tiger King a thing? Kinda, Aaron says - but not for the reason you think. Also, Jean explains why you might want to invest in roller coasters.
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April 7, 2020: Covid-19 and Schools
Zachary Horner of the Chatham News + Record discusses Covid-19's impact on local schools - and what people are doing to step up and help those in need.
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.)
Stuck Inside? Read These!
Susan (now in gym-teacher mode!) and Aaron discuss what to read while you're riding out the stay-at-home order and flattening the curve.
April 4, 2020
Guest: Duke Professor Orrin Pilkey on his book, “How to Read a North Carolina Beach: Bubble Holes, Barking Sands, and Rippled Runnels.” (Originally aired: September 15, 2004)
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April 7, 2020: Covid-19 and Schools
Zachary Horner of the Chatham News + Record discusses Covid-19's impact on local schools - and what people are doing to step up and help those in need.
March 1, 2018
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April 3, 2020: Humor In Crisis
An off-color tweet by Mississippi State's football coach generates a discussion about when humor is appropriate (and not) in troubling times.
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.
April 4, 2020
Guests: Terri Turner and Crystal Fisher with Weaver Street Realty
April 1st – Tricksters – Click to Listen
Today, Aaron was joined by Jada Jarillo and Anaies Gibson, staff of 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com! Today's KidsQ: In honor is April Fool's Day, what is your favorite trick to play on people?
January 11, 2019
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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.
