Every Sunday, come on down for Howdy Hillsborough! Join Eryk Pruitt and Alexis Bravos, some of Hillsborough’s finest and folks who will guide you through getting to know your neighbors, what’s happening around town, some discoveries you can make close to home and some of the most interesting conversations this side of the Eno River!

 

This week on “Howdy Hillsborough,” Eryk and Alexis are joined by Sara LaFone and her dog Jerry. Sara, a Hillsborough native, is a musician, community organizer, pet lover!

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