Scott and Aaron look back at the Mecklenburg Resolves, approved May 31, 1775 as part of the runup to the Declaration of Independence.

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Trending today: after receiving an email that's clearly bot-written, Aaron wonders if AI has advanced beyond the Turing Test yet.

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Aaron chats with UNC historian Kathleen DuVal, whose latest book "Native Nations" just won the Pulitzer Prize for history.

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In today's news: two (unrelated) walkouts at CHCCS high schools, and the beginning of UNC baseball's road to the College World Series.

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Chatham County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rebecca Dickenson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday May 28. She discussed her first eight weeks in the new role, her background working with the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro, the challenges and opportunities of how large Chatham County is, and more. She also discussed the Chamber moving to a new location, an upcoming Chatham Count bus tour, and more.

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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 28, discussing town news and events. After a rare Tuesday Commissioners' meeting due to the Monday Holiday, Mayor Bell discussed a proclamation honoring recently passed former mayor Horace Johnson ahead of his funeral Saturday. He also discussed the board's recent budget work session, including the timeline for the budget's likely passage. He discussed some opportunities to give feedback on the town's parking study, the upcoming Last Friday Art Walk, and more.

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This month on “Wonderful Water,” join 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey for a conversation with Stephen Winters, OWASA Deputy Executive Director, about the next fiscal year, what the current plan is budget-wise for OWASA, and how customers can ensure their feedback is heard at an upcoming public hearing.

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This week, Aaron welcomes local musician Brandon Dawson, who performs his new song "Forever Gold" in the studio.

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Trending today: Victor discusses a troubling new report on the decline of the U.S. honeybee population - and then gets himself canceled.

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Aaron sits down with UNC chancellor Lee Roberts to discuss funding cuts, student visas, academic freedom, Bill Belichick, and more.

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