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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 the Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 16, discussing town news and events. He talked about the damage caused by Tropical Depression Chantal, and a new website the town set up to gather resources for residents who need it. He also discussed a couple of recent land purchases approved by the Town Board, including one near downtown for a new Town Hall, and one near Pittsboro Elementary School that will expand McClanahan Street Park, and more.

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Trending today: a study that takes a deep dive into how often the main character dies in a movie. (But who even is the 'main' character?)

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In today's news: with the cost of Chantal coming into focus ($56 million or so), recovery efforts are spinning up to help those affected.

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UNC Field Hockey Head Coach Erin Matson speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Monday, July 14 as the offseason continues for her program.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 14 to deliver the latest local news headlines.

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Andy Jenks, the chief communications officer for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Monday, July 14.

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Tom and Aaron discuss the negative public-opinion fallout from President Trump's big budget measure (and Aaron objects to silly bill titles).

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Trending today: Victor and Aaron discuss TV comedies, inspired by an article that takes a deep dive into the history of laugh tracks.

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In today's news: as recovery from Chantal continues, local officials face obstacles as they try to mitigate the effect of future storms.

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Michael Joseph Roberto is a musician, historian, writer and retired NCA&T associate professor in contemporary world history. His first book, "The Coming of The American Behemoth: The Origins of Fascism in the United States, 1920-1940" was published in 2018. He is at work on a sequel about the increasing peril of American fascism since Donald Trump won the White House in 2016.

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