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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 20, discussing town news and events. She talked about the combined Juneteenth celebration with Chapel Hill, which was at Carrboro Town Commons on Thursday. She also discussed a report from town staff on the Downtown Area Plan, which could include turning Weaver Street into a pedestrian mall. She discussed approval of a residential building on North Greensboro St., prepping for the All-America City Awards presentation in Denver, and more.

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Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Tem Amy Ryan spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 20. She discussed yesterday's Juneteenth celebration in Carrboro, which was combined celebration for the two towns. She also discussed the town budget, which narrowly passed the town council in a vote on Wednesday. She discussed the challenges the budget process posed, and how that may affect future budgets. She also previewed some upcoming community events, and more.

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With a massive heat wave upon us, Brad and Aaron consider ways to stay cool in the summer - including road trips and DPAC shows.

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Trending today: a tax-evasion scheme involving rich folks skirting around state luxury taxes by registering their fancy vehicles in Montana.

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In today's news: Chapel Hill passes a budget, and local leaders have mixed reactions to a complex housing bill.

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Chase Davenport of Red October stopped by Live & Local this week, ahead of the release of his forthcoming new album "Stratosphere."

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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn the latest on the Town's efforts to remediate coal ash at 828 MLK Jr. Blvd. We also hear details on the recently passed Orange County Budget, the latest on an affordable housing project coming to Hillsborough, and details on Chapel Hill and Carrboro's Juneteenth celebration on Thursday. In sports, the UNC Women's Basketball team adds another player to next year's roster, several athletes get individual honors, and more.

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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 18. She discussed details of the county budget, which passed with unanimous support this week. She also talked about the opening of a new EMS station in Orange County, a new affordable housing development from Orange Habitat, an upcoming Job Fair, and a new mini-park opening this weekend. She also talked about upcoming community events and more.

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This month on “Wonderful Water,” join 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey for a conversation with Allison Spinelli, OWASA Director of Water Resources; Chris Gibbons, OWASA Laboratory Supervisor, about the 2024 Water Quality Report Card!

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Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz of Watchhouse stopped by Live & Local this week, following the release of their latest album "Rituals."

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