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Aaron welcomes Elizabeth Woodman, creator of the "27 Views" podcast - whose latest installment explores a still-unsolved 1951 local murder.

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Trending today: the declining fortunes of Subway, which is rapidly shedding locations nationwide after peaking in the mid-2010s.

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In today's news: Orange County Commissioners approve next year's budget, with the Chapel Hill Town Council set to vote on theirs tonight.

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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 18. She discussed the passage of the budget for Chatham County, including what she is most proud of in the budget. She discussed the latest on Wolfspeed as that company cuts positions as part of a Chapter 11 restructuring. She also talked about new "Welcome to Chatham County" signs that will be put on 15-501, and more.

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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 17, discussing town news and events. He told the story of seeing an incapacitated individual and calling first responders, who ultimately administered a life-saving dose of Naloxone. He talked about the need for more awareness around what to do in a situation like that, and the value of having overdose treatments available. He also discussed a recent assault in a a homeless encampment on the south side of Hillsborough. He also discussed upcoming community events and more.

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Local music legend Chris Stamey stopped by Live & Local last week, ahead of the July 11 release of his new album "Anything Is Possible."

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Trending today: a debate about whether table-top role-playing games are really 'games,' or whether they're actually 'books.'

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The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Festival is taking place Thursday, June 19, from 4-8 p.m. at Carrboro Town Commons.

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In today's news: local workforce-training nonprofit Hope Renovations contends with federal 'diversity' grant cuts.

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Orange High School Principal Jason Johnson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 16.  He discussed the recently concluded school year, sharing highlights and surprises. He also talked about recently being named North Carolina's Principal of the Year, and what that means to him. He talked about the responsibilities the role includes, and how he expects it to impact the coming school year. He also talked about leading a school through leadership changes, and more.

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