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In today's news: State Sen. Graig Meyer discusses the local consequences of the ongoing budget impasse in the General Assembly.

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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 16, discussing county news and events. She shared details of a presentation from the United Way about their role in addressing housing affordability in Chatham County. She also discussed highlights from the recent board of commissioners meeting, including discussion of early childhood programs in the county and more. She also previewed this weekend's Chatham County Agricultural and Industrial Fair, which will be the 75th in the fair's history. She shared memories of taking her kids to the fair, and the importance it has for the Chatham community. She noted some of the fairs highlights, including the food, rides, and more.

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Orange County Libraries' Southern Branch Manager Kelly Agan spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 16. She discussed the opening of the Southern Branch Library in the Drakeford Library Complex in Carrboro. She discussed the process and challenges around starting a new library branch from scratch. She also discussed the benefits and collaboration opportunities provided by being in a shared space like the Drakeford Library Complex. She talked about feedback received so far, what comes next for the library going forward, and more. 

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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 16, discussing town news and events. He revisited receiving the first Spirit of Hillsborough Award for his role in helping save a person from an overdose. He discussed the award's purpose and when the next one might be awarded. He also recapped Hog Day from the previous weekend, talked about a drug arrest Hillsborough Police made after a month long investigation, and more.

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This month, head to Carrboro for the iconic musical "The Sound of Music," staged by Center Theater Company!

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Trending today: filling in for Victor, Michael Koh gets excited about news of a third "Mamma Mia" movie - but what will the plot be?

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Thursday, September 25, head to the Hargraves Community Center for this year's Good Neighbor Initiative Cookout.

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In today's news: Chapel Hill has a new town manager, and a local high schooler soups up a race car for Parkinson's awareness.

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UNC football moves to 2-1 after blowing out Richmond, and 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh discuss takeaways from the win.

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Orange County Chief Civil Rights Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 15. He discussed recent work of the Office of Civil Rights, and previewed some upcoming events for the county, and more.

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