This Week:

Heather Washburn is the President of Calico Studio, a boutique multidisciplinary design firm with clients on both the East and West Coasts of the US. She has built her career on listening to her clients, looking for patterns, and thinking outside the box. Heather is also the owner of Calico Creates, the artistic arm of Calico where she creates fine art and upcycled accessories such as bags and wallets. She is the founder of Calico Makers Market which happens twice a year. Heather is a native of NC, local architect, an artist member of the Orange County Artists Guild, and other community organizations.

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Jodi Magness, Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism at UNC Chapel Hill, discussing her latest book, “Jerusalem Through the Ages: From Its Beginnings to the Crusades"

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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 18, discussing town news and events. She discussed an update from town staff on some bills going through the General Assembly that would limit the scope of local and county governments. She also discussed an update from OWASA, talking about the likelihood that their budget will include raised rates. She also discussed some of the town advisory boards, and more.

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North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative from Chatham County, Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 18. He discussed the latest on the state budget conversations. He also weighs in on the continued litigation surrounding the State Supreme Court seat that Republican Jefferson Griffin continues to contest in spite of losing the election by over 700 votes. He also talks about some of the coming federal cuts, including slashing PBS's budget, and more.

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97.9 The Hill's Michael Koh and Andrew Stuckey fill in for Victor and Aaron. They discuss a recent bookstore move in a Michigan small town, which the independent book store had customers and community members pass all the books hand to hand bucket brigade-style from the old location to their new location. They discuss the practicality of the method, the logistics of such a move, and more.

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Filling in for Aaron, Andrew Stuckey welcomes The ArtsCenter in Carrboro's Youth Programs Director Annalise Bocko, Youth Programs Coordinator Kiara Franklin, and ArtsCamp Manager and Lead After School Councilor Kaitlynn Beatty on Friday, April 18. They discussed camps at The ArtsCenter, including what activities campers take part in, what the day looks like, and volunteer opportunities. They also discussed their after school care options, including school bus transportation from CHCCS schools and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck, presenting the morning news. In this edition of the news, we learn of a Carrboro man's arrest in Chatham County on charges of kidnapping and human trafficking involving a child. We hear about the ribbon-cutting on an inclusive playground in Chapel Hill. We hear a story on a proposed 600,000 sq. foot youth sports complex in Pittsboro, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels hit the road for a three game series at Virginia Tech, a tar heels competes in the gymnastics national tournament, and more.

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Valerie Beausoleil and Claudia Clemente, who help lead the Mebane Business Association, join 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, April 17.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for Andrew Stuckey and shares the top local news stories from the community on Thursday, April 17.

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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell in-studio on Thursday, April 17.

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