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In today's news: while Pittsboro opens a new arts center, Hillsborough budget-writers contend with the impact of FEMA cuts.

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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 15, discussing town news and events. She reviewed the latest on the county budget, including highlight's from the budget public hearing the commissioners held on Tuesday night. She also previewed an upcoming budget work session on Thursday night. She also previewed some upcoming weekend events, including the Pauli Murray Awards and more.

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Former Pittsboro Mayor and host of "On The Porch" on 97.9 The Hill, Randy Voller joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 14. He discussed recent real estate trends in Chatham and Orange counties. He also discussed some of the recent high profile guests he has spoken with on "On The Porch." He talked about some news and events around Chatham County, including the importance of residents paying attention to budget decisions made by local leaders, and more.

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Local music legend Peter Holsapple stops by for a live performance of "Larger Than Life," the lead single from his album "The Face of 68."

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Trending today: new research finding that "city coyotes" are more savvy at problem-solving than coyotes who live in the country.

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Aaron chats with Angela Bailey, who heads up the International Montessori School in Durham and Chapel Hill.

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In today's news: Durham's county manager releases her budget proposal, and Chapel Hill launches a lending library for e-bikes.

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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 13, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recent meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, which saw a preview of the Budget proposal for next year, with hopes of the full document being available later in the week. He also talked about storm damage in Hillsborough, as overnight weather caused some downed trees in town, and more.

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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 13, discussing town news and events. He discussed the latest on the Pittsboro budget, including no property tax increase. He also discussed the downtown work plan, a resolution passed in support of local land use authority, police week, and more.

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Trending today: Victor celebrates "Ivan the Terra Bus," a sturdy bus in Antarctica that's being retired after 30 years in action.

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