This month, Kelly and Aaron discuss the situation in Mebane after the devastation of Tropical Depression Chantal.

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In today's news: the death toll rises to six from Chantal, and Mebane temporarily closes businesses amidst a water shortage.

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Trending today: a species of tree in Panama that has evolved to the point where they actually benefit from being struck by lightning.

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Haw River Assembly Water Quality Manager Kaitlyn Elliott spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 9. She discussed Tropical Depression Chantal's impacts on the Haw River, as well as other area waterways. She discussed some upcoming well-water testing events the HRA is holding in Alamance, Chatham, and Orange Counties. She recounted her experience on Monday in Chapel Hill, and more.

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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 9th. She discussed the continued recovery from Tropical Depression Chantal. She discussed the stage water restriction in Mebane, which has led to the closure of some of Orange County's large employers. She also talked about services disrupted by the storm, and services the county is providing for folks who have been displaced, and more.

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This week, Aaron welcomes the band Cult Vacant, to play the song "Toothless" off their forthcoming debut EP "Bad Optics."

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Trending today: New York City's effort to relax the rules for becoming a street-food vendor, to address an extremely long waitlist.

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In today's news: our community continues picking up after the devastation of Tropical Depression Chantal over the weekend.

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Orange County Emergency Services Director Kirby Saunders spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 8. He discussed the county's coordinated response to Tropical Depression Chantal's historic rainfall and the subsequent flooding. He discussed the rescue phase transitioning to an assessment phase, the amazing work of the county's first responders, resources available to community members, and more.

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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 8, discussing town news and events. He recounted his experience with Tropical Storm Chantal, and the realization that this was more than an ordinary tropical rain event. He discussed some of the long term challenges facing the town's water infrastructure, as well as the short-term implications of the town's boil water notice. He shared the probable timeline for the lifting of the boil water notice, and more.

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