Chair of the Chatham Count Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 3, discussing county news and events. Karen was on the phone from Medellin, Columbia, for vacation. She talked about the beauty of the city and its waterfalls and restaurants. She discussed the latest on the county's proposed budget, which the commissioners expect to pass at their next meeting. She also discussed the origin of an interlocal agreement with Pittsboro which cedes some former downtown county property to the town. She talked about a recent federal sustainability grant the county received, and more.

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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 3, discussing town news and events. He discussed a recent op-ed he penned urging FEMA to reconsider funding cuts that are hurting communities across North Carolina. He also updated the budget process, with the budget for the next fiscal year expected to be passed at their next meeting. He also discussed the summer rotation of banners through downtown, with pride banners currently up in Hillsborough. He also discussed other upcoming events and more.

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Trending today: a study finding that salmon have an easier time navigating dams when they're dosed with anti-anxiety drugs.

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Saturday, October 18, Chapel Hill is hosting the Salt & Smoke & Sound Festival, a mashup of two festivals spotlighting great food and music.

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June is Pride Month, and Chapel Hill is hosting the annual Pride Promenade on Saturday, June 7, from noon to 3 pm.

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In today's news: UNC baseball advances to the NCAA Super Regionals, and Carrboro preps for a final vote on next year's budget.

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With polls showing Americans opposed to President Trump's budget bill, Tom says we seem to be heading down the same road as 2018.

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Trending today: a spike in caviar sales in the U.S., now that cheaper, eco-friendlier farm-raised caviar is becoming more and more available.

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Aaron chats with Nora Spencer of Hope Renovations, a local nonprofit that just had a $300,000 grant rescinded by the Trump administration.

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In today's news: the Trump administration calls Orange, Durham, and Chatham Counties "sanctuary communities," and local officials push back.

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