Trending today: a tax-evasion scheme involving rich folks skirting around state luxury taxes by registering their fancy vehicles in Montana.

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In today's news: Chapel Hill passes a budget, and local leaders have mixed reactions to a complex housing bill.

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Chase Davenport of Red October stopped by Live & Local this week, ahead of the release of his forthcoming new album "Stratosphere."

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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn the latest on the Town's efforts to remediate coal ash at 828 MLK Jr. Blvd. We also hear details on the recently passed Orange County Budget, the latest on an affordable housing project coming to Hillsborough, and details on Chapel Hill and Carrboro's Juneteenth celebration on Thursday. In sports, the UNC Women's Basketball team adds another player to next year's roster, several athletes get individual honors, 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, June 18. She discussed details of the county budget, which passed with unanimous support this week. She also talked about the opening of a new EMS station in Orange County, a new affordable housing development from Orange Habitat, an upcoming Job Fair, and a new mini-park opening this weekend. She also talked about upcoming community events and more.

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This month on “Wonderful Water,” join 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey for a conversation with Allison Spinelli, OWASA Director of Water Resources; Chris Gibbons, OWASA Laboratory Supervisor, about the 2024 Water Quality Report Card!

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Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz of Watchhouse stopped by Live & Local this week, following the release of their latest album "Rituals."

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Aaron welcomes Elizabeth Woodman, creator of the "27 Views" podcast - whose latest installment explores a still-unsolved 1951 local murder.

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Trending today: the declining fortunes of Subway, which is rapidly shedding locations nationwide after peaking in the mid-2010s.

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In today's news: Orange County Commissioners approve next year's budget, with the Chapel Hill Town Council set to vote on theirs tonight.

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