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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Trending today: increased volcanic activity in Iceland, which is affecting development plans and driving residents from their homes.

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Darien Cropper and Xavier Vallejo join Aaron to discuss Chapel Hill's July 4 fireworks show, starting at 9:20 in Southern Community Park.

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In today's news: UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham says he'll move out of the AD role next year, with Steve Newmark coming in.

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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 1. He discussed the recently announced changes to leadership in the UNC Athletic Department, with Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham moving to a new role next summer, and Steve Newmark's hiring as his successor. He talked about the changing landscape of college sports, Cunningham's legacy, and more.

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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 1, discussing town news and events. He talked about his recent decision to run for another two-year term as Hillsborough's Mayor. He discussed when he made the decision, the challenges of balancing public office private life, what he's most proud of during his first 18 months, and more. He also mentioned upcoming town events, a recent ribbon cutting, and more.

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