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This week, Dr. Deborah Stroman is joined by United Football League Players Association President Dartez Jacobs.

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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 11, discussing town news and events. She talked about the damage assessment in Carrboro this week after several homes were flooded, as well as the town's public works facility. She described the process of getting trash pick up back up and running after most of the garbage truck fleet was ruined. She talked about the resource center at the Drakeford Library Complex that is set up through Saturday for folks affected by the flooding. She also talked about filing to run for reelection as Mayor, and more.

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This month 2025 Pauli Murray Award Winner and CHCCS Board Member Vicki Feaster-Fornville, North Carolina state-wide E-Learning Advisor of the Year Victoria Fornville, and 2025 Pauli Murray Award winner and rising Chapel Hill High School junior Vianna Fornville joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 11. They discussed work they have been doing in the community, and advocating for mental health for young people in our community. They also discussed the unique challenges that students of color face in getting resources for mental health and educational support, and more.

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After a very heavy week - say, one with a massive storm - it always feels good to laugh. So, where can you go to laugh?

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Unsure where to start if you're cleaning up after Chantal - or any other disaster? Experts are available to help.

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Trending today: Victor continues a run of boring segments with a piece about an extremely slow chase between ocean animals.

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In today's news: cleanup and recovery continues from the devastation brought by Tropical Depression Chantal.

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Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke's Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 10. She discussed the implications of Tropical Depression Chantal's record rainfall on our region, and how climate change needs to be addressed from all angles. She also discussed some current work she is doing in the U.S. Virgin Islands this summer that involves heat mapping, and more.

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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 10, discussing the ongoing recovery efforts from Tropical Storm Chantal. She discussed visiting Camelot Village apartments, and the challenges faced by that community after the latest flood. She also discussed University Place and the flooding there. She talked about Eastgate Shopping Center, which saw catastrophic flooding. She suggested ways the community could help support these businesses and displaces residents, and more.

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Scott and Aaron remember George Washington Carver, whose work indirectly contributed to later innovations that saved millions of lives.

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