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In today's news: town and county leaders tackle tough budget talks, and UNC football announces a trip to Ireland in 2026.

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Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 22. She discussed the recent meetings of the Chatham County Commissioners, which saw discussion of opioid settlement money, discussion of climate action, farmland preservations grants, and more. She also talked about the county's switch over to Tri-River Water managing the county's water, and more.

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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 22. He discussed the recent loss of FEMA funding for a couple of crucial projects for the town of Hillsborough. He also discussed a recent sewage spill and the subsequent cleanup. He talked about the Hillsborough Climate Challenge, which wraps up today, including the likelihood that the challenge will be repeated next year, and more.

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Trending today: the rise of the cigar industry, with a big spike in global sales - but why, since smoking in general is down?

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This Thursday, April 24, you can support Meals on Wheels of Orange County by attending their annual "Dining for Others" event.

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In today's news: UNC women's lacrosse goes for glory, and voting advocates cry foul over Jefferson Griffin's challenge to overseas ballots.

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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 21. He discussed transfer portal news, including Ven-Allen Lubin's decision to enter the portal while intending to return to UNC next season. He also discussed the diamond heels weekend road series win. He discussed several other UCN sports in lighting-round mode, and more.

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Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board Vice Chair Riza Jenkins spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 21. She discussed the latest in the process of identifying the district's next superintendent. She also discussed the district's current budget discussions, the next steps on the capital improvement plan, and more.

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Carroboro's Chief Race and Equity Officer Anita Jones-McNair spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 21. She discussed some of the work her office has been doing over the last several months, including hosting a town hall conversation for community members to share their concerns about recent changes to policy at the federal and state level. She also talked about an internal program that allows town staff to learn more about non-profit organizations in the community. She discussed the town being named a finalist for the All-America City award, and the presentation the town will give in Denver as a finalist, and more.

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Tom and Aaron dig into a poll showing Josh Stein as more popular (or less unpopular) than the three governors who came before him.

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