In today's news: the CHCCS board appoints a new member, and UNC athletic director Steve Newmark addresses the recent football investigation.

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Singer-songwriter Monte Tyler Hampton recently stopped by Live & Local, following the release of his debut album "Southern Gothic."

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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 24, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent meeting of the Chapel Hill Town Council, which included a unanimous vote to institute a $65 library card fee for residents outside of Chapel Hill. She also recapped work and timeline for the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) rewrite, and more. She shared details of a $10 million gift to the town for parks and recreation, and more.

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This week, Scott and Aaron look back at North Carolina's summer weather - which was apparently much cooler in the 18th century.

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Trending today: the company Hasbro is still making toys despite losing money on them, which is actually kinda sweet when you think about it.

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Binkley Baptist Church has launched a medical debt relief fund in honor of their longtime pastor, looking to erase $1 million of local debt.

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In today's news: the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board will appoint a new member, and four UNC athletes have their eligibility restored.

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In a special presentation of 97.9 The Hill's Forum on The Hill, Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton and North Carolina State Representative Allen Buansi spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 23. They discussed a recent restructuring SNAP benefits, which put much of the financial and administrative burden on county governments, and more.

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Aaron welcomes local musicians Georgia Moon and Sosha Rockwood, who are both releasing their debut solo albums this weekend.

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New studies show younger baseball umpires are slightly more accurate than older umpires - but is that caused by age, or better training?

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