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This week in history: "The Jazz Singer" is released in theaters, the first-ever "talkie" movie with synchronized sound. The post History Matters: You Ain’t Heard Nothin’ Yet appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week, Scott and Aaron remember two nineteenth-century women, a teacher and a writer, whose work focused on lifting people up. The post History Matters: Up With More People appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee Spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 26. She discussed Thursday's court proceedings, in which Duke Energy is attempting to have the case Carrboro brought against them dismissed. She also previewed a busy weekend coming up in Carrboro, featuring the Carrboro Music Festival on Saturday and Sunday, as well as the celebration of Carrboro's designation as an All-America City on Sunday. The post Carrboro: Day in Court vs. Duke Energy, Carrboro Music Fest, All-America City appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week in history: the U.S. Post Office is established in 1789, and Congress approves the Bill of Rights. The post History Matters: If You Enjoy Getting Mail appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 26, discussing town news and events. She gave updates on three development projects from the town council meeting on Wednesday, including a large housing development on Weaver Dairy Road. She also discussed a move in the state legislature to limit local authority over construction projects for UNC. She also talked about upcoming events in the community and more. The post Chapel Hill: Development Project Updates, Local Zoning for UNC Projects in Jeopardy appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 24, discussing county news and events. She talked about the Orange County Roadshow hoping to inform residents of all of the services and opportunities provided by the county. She also previewed an upcoming meeting with the two school boards, and how they hope a format change to that meeting will foster more discussion. She also spoke of the continued importance of supporting the arts, and more. The post Orange County: Orange County Roadshow, Joint School Board Meeting, Supporting Arts appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 24, discussing town news and events. He discussed the town manager's naming of Jeff Winn as the permanent police chief after serving in the role on an interim basis for the last several months. He also discussed the most recent board of commissioners meeting, which saw a couple of updates on transportation projects and goals for the town. He also talked about the town's leaf collection practices, upcoming events, and more. The post Hillsborough: Police Chief Named, Commissioners Work Session, Transportation Update appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 19, discussing town news and events. She talked about this week's Carroboro Town Council meeting, which saw various updates from town staff on the aftermath of Tropical Depression Chantal. She gave updates from the fire department, public works, and how the storm will impact the budget. She also previewed a busy end of the month for town events with both the Carrboro Music Festival and the celebration for All-America City coming soon. The post Carrboro: Tropical Storm Recovery, Budget Impacts, Upcoming Town Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution - and a UFO sighting by a well-known historical figure. The post History Matters: Celebrating The Constitution (‘Cause Somebody’s Gotta) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 18, discussing town news and events. She discussed the town's recent change to leaf collection policy, and feedback coming from the community on that topic. She also discussed a proposed grocery store at Glen Lennox, and how that may not come before council under the development agreement with Grubb Properties. She talked about upcoming opportunities to give the town feedback on the parks master plan, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Leaf Policy, Glen Lennox Development, Parks & Rec Master Plan appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 17, discussing county news and events. She talked about the commissioners decision to amend their rural broadband agreement with Lumos. She also described a life saving action by staff at Stanback Middle School after a student went into cardiac arrest. She discussed the future Orange County Crisis Diversion Center, and more. The post Orange County: Rural Broadband Vote and a Life Saving Action at Stanback Middle School appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 16, discussing town news and events. He revisited receiving the first Spirit of Hillsborough Award for his role in helping save a person from an overdose. He discussed the award's purpose and when the next one might be awarded. He also recapped Hog Day from the previous weekend, talked about a drug arrest Hillsborough Police made after a month long investigation, and more. The post Hillsborough: Spirit of Hillsborough Award, Hog Day, Drug Arrest appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 12, discussing town news and events. She discussed the passing of local Civil Rights leader and former Carrboro Alderman Hilliard Caldwell, who died last week at the age of 88. She discussed his legacy and importance in the community. She also discussed the expansion of the CARE (Crisis Assistance, Response, & Engagement) Team to Carrboro, and what that means for the community going forward. She previewed next week's town council meeting, and more. The post Carrboro: Remembering Hilliard Caldwell, Council Meetings Resume, CARE Team in Carrboro appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week in history: Francis Scott Key writes the Star-Spangled Banner, and Francis Bellamy writes the Pledge of Allegiance. The post History Matters: Americana appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 11, discussing town news and events. She gave updates on the major items from this week's town council meeting, including a mixed use development project on MLK Blvd, updates on the affordable housing plan and Chantal recovery. She discussed a change to the way the town will be collecting leaves from residents this fall, some upcoming closures to Parks and Rec facilities, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Town Council Update, Chantal Updates, Honoring First Responders appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 9, discussing town news and events. He talked about the approval a housing development that will provide "naturally occurring affordable housing" in town. He also shared some preliminary results from a downtown parking study, shared details of a NARCAN training at the recent board of commissioners meeting, and more. The post Hillsborough: Affordable Housing, Parking Study, NARCAN Training appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 5, discussing town news and events. She discussed the town's Safe Route to School Action Plan, which is getting more attention with the start of school. She discussed a new bike detection system to provide more safety for bicycles at some key intersections around town. She also discussed the opening of the new bakery Even Dough, and the other businesses along that portion of Weaver Street. She also previewed some upcoming events at the end of the month and more. The post Carrboro: Safe Routes To School, Bike Detection System, New Business appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This Labor Day week, Scott and Aaron celebrate the labor movement - which has always been largely driven by the fight for free time. The post History Matters: Labor Day and the Fight for Time appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 4, discussing town news and events. She talked about the pre-game experience in Chapel Hill for this season's opening game for UNC Football. She also discussed a new development on Homestead Road that was awarded tax credits for building affordable senior housing. She previewed a Sustainability Showdown competition between Chapel Hill and other municipalities, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Gameday Experience, Affordable Housing Tax Credits, Sustainability Showdown appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 3, discussing county news and events. She previewed the upcoming Thursday meeting of the county commissioners. She also talked about tourism in Orange County after some tourism impact data was released by the Orange County Tourism Office. She also discussed upcoming county events and more. The post Orange County: Thursday Commissioners Meeting, Economic Impact of Tourism appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 2, discussing town news and events. He discussed upcoming public tours of the town's water treatment facilities and the increased interest around those facilities given recent flooding and loss of BRIC funding from the federal government. He also warned of a recent scam with scammers posing as the Town. He previewed a busy Board of Commissioners meeting coming up early next week, and more. The post Hillsborough: Water Treatment Tours, Scam Alert, Upcoming Board Meeting appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 29. She discussed her recent participation in her first board meeting for the North Carolina Black Elected Municipal Officials. She also talked about the conclusion of the UPROAR Festival of Public Art, and Carrboro's purchase of “Venus Flytrap” by Hamidou Sissoko. She also gave an update on storm recovery in the community and more. The post Carrboro: UPROAR Purchase, NCBEMO Meeting, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week in history: Martin Luther King gives his "I Have A Dream" speech, and the 19th Amendment gives women the right to vote. The post History Matters: Social Movements, Fast and Slow appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 28, discussing town news and events. She talked about game day in Chapel Hill, as football season is set to begin on Monday for UNC. She discussed the conclusion of the UPROAR Arts Festival in Orange County, provided an update on some pedestrian safety features recently added on some of the busier streets around town, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Football Game Day, UPROAR Conclusion, Pedestrian Safety appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 27, discussing county news and events. She talked about the board of commissioners unanimous vote to further fund housing for residents displaced by Tropical Depression Chantal. She also updated other items from the meeting, including the proposal of a Tax Appraisal Work Group. She talked about the UPROAR Festival which came to a close this past weekend, and more. The post Orange County: Displaced Residents Funding, Tax Appraisal Work Group appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 26, discussing town news and events. He talked about an upcoming public meeting on the town' UDO rewrite. He gave an updated timeline for the reopening of Gold Park and portions of the River Walk after last month's flooding. He also talked about UPROAR Public Arts Festival wrapping up in the community, and more. The post Hillsborough: UDO Rewrite Meeting, Gold Park Update, UPROAR Concludes appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week in history: the Roanoke colony is lost, three years to the day after the birth of Virginia Dare. The post History Matters: They Could Have Left A Note appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson discusses back-to-school time, ongoing storm recovery, and the one-year anniversary of the CARE crisis unit. The post Chapel Hill: Mayor Jess Anderson on ‘FWOC,’ Chantal Recovery, and the CARE Crisis Unit appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 19. The post Hillsborough: South Churton Street Fire, Police Department Changes and Buying Public Artwork appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell over the phone on Friday, August 15. The post Carrboro: Celebrating The All-America City Win, Upcoming Fall Festivals and UNC Students appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week in history: the invention of the Popsicle, the creation of "Dick & Jane," and one woman's effort to save Jockey's Ridge State Park. The post History Matters: A Whole Series of Confectionery Treats on Sticks appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Tempore Amy Ryan joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 14. The post Chapel Hill: Mayor Pro Tem Amy Ryan on Good Neighbor Initiative, Flood Response and Upcoming Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 13. She shares details about some recent events commissioners visited this past weekend, including Walk Fairview Day in Hillsborough and the opening of a FitLot at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill. Bedford also discusses […] The post Orange County: How Flooding Affects Property Values + Durham Tech Updates appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 12, discussing town news and events. He discussed continued storm recovery, including the reopening of portions of River Walk and River Park. He also discussed the business of this week's board of commissioners meeting, including the latest on budgets and more. They also talked about the UPROAR arts festival, with large public installations all round downtown Hillsborough. The post Hillsborough: River Walk Opens, Board of Commissioners Meeting, UPROAR appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 8, discussing town news and events. She talked about community feedback on the Downtown Area Plan, a recent Town Hall held by Rep. Valerie Foushee, gave updates on flood recovery, and more. The post Carrboro: Downtown Area Plan, Rep. Foushee Townhall, Flood Recovery appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 5, discussing town news and events. He discussed U.S. Representative Valerie Foushee's visit to see some of the flood damage sustained at Hillsborough's water treatment facilities. He also talked about the UPROAR Art Festival, which features several installations around Hillsborough, Carrboro, and Chapel Hill. He discussed an upcoming Government 101 Course offered by the town, and more. The post Hillsborough: Rep. Foushee Visits, UPROAR, Government 101 appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 1, discussing town news and events. She discussed several upcoming community engagement events around the Downtown Area Plan coming up in August. She also talked about the Disaster Loan Outreach Center from the U.S. Small Business Administration that will be open at the Drakeford Library Complex through much of August. She discussed the UPROAR Festival of Public Art, other community events, and more. The post Carrboro: Downtown Area Plan Workshops, UPROAR, Disaster Loan Center at Drakeford Library Complex appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 3, discussing town news and events. She gave the latest updates on recovery efforts from flooding brought on by Tropical Depression Chantal. She discussed some news around Parks and Rec, including community outreach around the Parks Plan, and a coming renovation to the skate park at Homestead Park. She discussed upcoming community events including UPROAR, National Night Out, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Chantal Updates, Skate Park Renovation, National Night Out appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 25, discussing town news and events. She told about accompanying Gov. Josh Stein as he toured some of the areas flood damage last week, gave an update on recovery around town including the Public Works facility. She also reflected on Town Manager Patrice Toney's first year on the job, and more. The post Carrboro: Gov. Stein and Storm Damage, Patrice Toney’s First Year appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 23, discussing county news and events. She talked about Gov. Josh Stein's visit to Orange County to survey damage from Tropical Depression Chantal. She discussed a recent medicine pop-up event, and upcoming repair cafe, the county's participation at the National Association of Counties conference, and more. The post Orange County: Josh Stein Visits the County, Medicine Pop-Up, Repair Cafe appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 22, discussing town news and events. He discussed continued response to Tropical Depression Chantal, including a special meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners to address budgeting the response and recovery. He also discussed updates on the River Walk, which has limited damge, and Gold park, which sustained more substantial damage. He discussed upcoming town events and more. The post Hillsborough: Special Budget Meeting, Storm Recovery, Riverwalk Update appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 18, discussing town news and events. She discussed the continued recovery from Tropical Depression Chantal, including considering an eventual new home for Carrboro Public Works. She also talked about the end of the filing period for candidates for local office, which included Councilmember Randee Haven-O'Donnel's decision to not run for reelection. She discussed her upcoming reelection campaign, and more. The post Carrboro: Continued Storm Recovery, What’s Next For Public Works, Candidate Filing Period Ends appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week in history: Disneyland opens to the public, French citizens storm the Bastille, and civil-rights advocate Ida B. Wells is born. The post History Matters: Be An Imagineer appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 17, discussing town news and events. She discussed the continued recovery from Tropical Depression Chantal, including the implications of a state emergency declaration. She talked about residents who have been displaced by the storm, and what comes next for them. She discussed some of the town's trails that have been closed due to storm damage, the timeline for reopening those trails, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Chantal Recovery Continues, Displaced Residents, Closed Trails appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 16, discussing county news and events. She talked about on going damage assessments ahead of possible disaster declarations from the state and federal government. She talked about the Community Giving Fund, a centralized place for donations to those affected by the storm. She also discussed the promotion of a new Criminal Justice Resource Director, and more. The post Orange County: Damage Assessment, Community Giving Fund, Criminal Justice Resource Director appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell Spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stucky on Tuesday, July 15, discussing town news and events. He discussed an upcoming meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners to address how to pay for storm recovery, and to hear an initial assessment of the response. He talked about the steps needed to start recovery on Gold Park and River Walk, as well as the state of the historic Occaneechi replica village, and more. The post Hillsborough: Special Meeting of the Board, Storm Recovery, Occaneechi Village appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Scott and Aaron remember George Washington Carver, whose work indirectly contributed to later innovations that saved millions of lives. The post History Matters: Disruptive Events and Karma appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Scott and Aaron discuss Independence Day - or Independence Days, rather, since July 2, July 9, and August 2 could also stake a claim. The post History Matters: Independence, Democracy, and Medicare appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week we remember great women and impactful social movements - some of which remind us that "sometimes you got to throw a rock." The post History Matters: Enough Is Enough appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week, Scott and Aaron discuss the invention of the ballpoint pen and a Supreme Court decision that cemented our Constitutional rights. The post History Matters: The Ability to Speak, and the Right to Remain Silent appeared first on Chapelboro.com.