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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell over the phone on Wednesday, April 16.

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CEO of the North Carolina Children's Museum — formerly called Kidzu — Jamie Dement Holcomb joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, April 16.

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Aaron chats with Fancy Gap (Stuart McLamb and Charles Crossingham) about their upcoming performance on the PBS series "Shaped By Sound."

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck, presenting the morning news. In this edition of the news we learn of the Orange County Commissioners going forward with the purchase of land for a crises diversion facility. We hear a story on a recently opened birthing center in Chapel Hill, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels get a big win as Scott Forbes says they are learning to do the things that will be important in the post season. Softball gets a win, a football player enters the transfer portal, and more.

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Ed Tiryakian of Dying Right NC joins Aaron to discuss a bill that would move North Carolina closer to legalizing medical aid in dying (MAID).

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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck, presenting the morning news. Included in this edition of the news, we check the local government meeting schedule, which includes the Carrboro Town Council and Orange County Board of Commissioners each meeting tonight. We hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Tem Amy Ryan on an inclusive playground dedication happening tomorrow at Community Center Park. In state news, Senate Republicans reveal their budget priorities. In sports, Michael Koh shares his takeaways from this past weekend's "Practice Like a Pro" event for the football team, and more.

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Acclaimed film producer Christine Vachon chats with Aaron ahead of a two-day event celebrating her career, hosted by the Ackland Art Museum.

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The Disability Awareness Council is hosting a pair of workshops in May on "The Changing Faces of Disability."

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John Howie Jr. stopped by Live & Local ahead of the release of his band's album "The Return Of...John Howie Jr. and the Rosewood Bluff."

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97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we hear about a new development approved by the Chapel Hill Town Council on South Elliot Road. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on recent bills put forward in the North Carolina General Assembly. We hear about what comes next for Mebane's social district now that it's one year pilot period is almost up, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels had a huge weekend, sweeping Wake Forrest and moving up to #12 in the national rankings. We also hear results from lacrosse, tennis, golf, and more.

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