Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Tem Amy Ryan spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 3. She discussed the rapid progress on the South Creek development across from Southern Village, how that fits in with the future of southern Chapel Hill, and how the Land Use Management Ordinance fits into all of that. She also discussed the upcoming 4th of July festivities for Chapel Hill, and more.

The post Chapel Hill: South Creek Development, LUMO, 4th of July appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Scott and Aaron discuss Independence Day - or Independence Days, rather, since July 2, July 9, and August 2 could also stake a claim.

The post History Matters: Independence, Democracy, and Medicare appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Aaron welcomes pharmacist Eshan Safaya, to discuss his lifelong passion for healthcare and why he loves working at Piedmont Health.

The post ‘Paying It Forward’ with Piedmont Health’s Eshan Safaya appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Trending today: the "Hamilton" cast album breaks a 70-year-old record for Broadway longevity, and Aaron disses 50s-era LPs.

The post What’s Trending: Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Buys Your Album appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: an arrest after a Governors Village theft, and concerns about a possible sale of two Chapel Hill apartment buildings.

The post The Morning News: Chatham County Arrest, Chapel Hill Housing Concerns appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This Fourth of July weekend, head to Durham for the 46th annual Festival for the Eno, with over 60 artists on four stages!

The post On Air Today: The 46th Annual Festival for the Eno! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 2, discussing town news and events. She discussed her experience with other Carrboro representatives in Denver for the National Civic League's All-America City competition. She discussed the benefits of exchanging ideas with representatives from other municipalities, as well as what the honor means for the town. She also discussed 4th of July festivities in Carrboro coming up this holiday weekend, and more.

The post Carrboro: Lessons Learned from All-America City Competition, 4th of July appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a new housing development on the East side of town, and why some members of the council did not vote in favor of the project. We also hear from Hillsborough Mark Bell on something he's proud of from his first 18 months as mayor. We hear from Bubba Cunningham on the revamping of the UNC Athletic Department, and more.

The post The 5:00 News – Affordable Housing, Mark Bell, Athletic Department Shake-Up appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 2, discussing county news and events. She talked about a recent award Orange County won for government achievement. She also discussed Carrboro's recent designation as an All-America City, the first Orange County town to earn that distinction. She talked about some events and closures for the upcoming 4th of July holiday, and more.

The post Orange County: Orange County Recognized, Carrboro Recognized, 4th of July appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Aaron chats with T.H.M. Gellar-Goad, whose new book "Masks" explores the many roles that masks have played in cultures all around the world.

The post Talking Culture: Behind the ‘Masks’ with T.H.M. Gellar-Goad appeared first on Chapelboro.com.