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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 11, discussing town news and events. She talked about the recent Town Council work session, in which the looked at the budget big picture. She also discussed recent open streets events that closed Weaver Street to vehicle traffic, and talked about the long-term possibility of that becoming permanent. She also responded to the number and scope of bills introduced to the General Assembly, and more.

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Local Artist and Owner of Lapin Blue Mike Benson and Screen Printer and Owner of The Merch Chip Hoppin spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 11. They discussed T-shirt design dos and don'ts, offering tips for making a good and effective T-shirt. Mike talked about the artistic process of designing a shirt, while Chip discussed what designs are most effective for a T-shirt. They also talked about WCOM moving to Drakeford Library Complex, and more.

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Back from a very Puerto Rico-themed wedding, Brad and Aaron ask: where can you go for a date night that leans way in on "North Carolina"?

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Trending today: the decline of mass-market paperbacks, with more and more fiction afficionados switching to e-readers.

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Aaron welcomes Jennifer Salemson, who's recently taken over as the new CEO at CIMG Residential Mortgage, one of our community partners.

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In today's news: Orange County adjusts its property tax rate, and Chatham County gears up for its annual ClydeFest.

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Haw River Assembly Executive Director and Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 10. She discussed a recent lawsuit filed against Ashboro for illegal levels of pollutants coming out of their wastewater treatment plant. She discussed her participation in the recent "Stand Up For Science" rally in Raliegh. She also talked about other upcoming events for the Haw River Assembly, and more.

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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 10, discussing town news and events. She discussed the business of this week's Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, including a 7-2 council approval of a zoning request for a 350 unit development on South Elliot Road. She also discussed an upcoming public feedback period for bike lanes on West Cameron Avenue. She also discussed upcoming events including this weekend's "Touch A Truck" event, and more.

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This week in history: the Civil War begins, the Civil War ends, and colonial North Carolina takes a big step towards revolution.

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Trending today: kid-focused companies struggle with increasingly old corporate board members, and Victor becomes an old man himself.

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