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This week, Scott covers 800 years of history - including the execution of six accused "Regulators" in Hillsborough in 1771. The post History Matters: 800 Years of History appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 19, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent meeting of the town council, which included several updates, including on the complete communities initiative. She also discussed an upcoming meeting added for Monday to discuss the town's LUMO rewrite. She previewed Friday's Juneteenth activities, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Council Meeting Recap, LUMO, Juneteenth appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Founding-era leader Roger Sherman takes center stage, for contributions both around the Revolution and the framing of the Bill of Rights. The post History Matters: Roger Sherman of Connecticut appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June, 12, discussing town news and events. She talked about the passage of the town's budget the night before, discussions around everywhere to everywhere greenways, downtown development, and more. She talked about the end of the school year in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, previewed some upcoming events, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Budget Passes, End of School Year, Upcoming Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 9th, discussing town news and events. He talked about he passage of the town's budget, which ultimately did not include a tax increase, instead pulling from the town's fund balance. He discussed the process that lead to the decision, and more. He also previewed several plans the town is making for this summer's "America 250" celebration, and more. The post Hillsborough: Budget, No Tax Hike, America 250 appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week in history: Harriet Tubman moves around to fight for freedom - while Claudette Colvin fights for freedom by staying in place. The post History Matters: Bigger Than Any One Person appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week: Star Wars hits theaters, Jesse Owens sets records, Rachel Carson saves the ecosystem, and Dorothea Lange documents the Depression. The post History Matters: 5-25-77 appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 28, discussing town news and events. She gave updates on the town budget, including the timeline for the budget's likely passage. She also talked about the town's long on going rewrite of the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO), which will become a council focus going into the summer. She also previewed some upcoming events, the reopening of a town swimming facility, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Budget Updates, LUMO, Upcoming Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 27, discussing county news and events. She discussed the recent movement on the budget, which as seen a flurry of amendments as commissioners and staff try to reconcile some tough budget choices without raising property taxes. She also previewed the upcoming public hearing on the budget, reviewed Memorial Day events in our community, and more. The post Orange County: Budget Amendments, Memorial Day, Upcoming Public Hearing appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 26, discussing town news and events. He previewed an upcoming meeting of the Board of Commissioners as the town weighs both budget concerns and a moratorium on data centers. He also discussed new banners up around downtown for America's 250 years celebration, and talked about that event as well as others upcoming in Hillsborough. The post Hillsborough: Meeting Look Ahead, America 250, Upcoming Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 22, discussing town news and events. She talked about the upcoming Freight Train Blues concert, which was moved indoors to the Drakeford Library Complex due to threatening weather. She also gave an update on the town's budget, which recommends cuts to non-profits and other financial pressures, leading some council members to consider a tax increase. She talked about the budget timeline and more. The post Carrboro: Budget Pressures, Budget Timeline, Freight Train Blues appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Scott and Aaron look back on Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, and a third pilot who's more famous for her time in the water. The post History Matters: Whoop-De-Doo For Charles Lindbergh appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 21, discussing town news and events. She gave an update on the town budget after a public hearing earlier in the week. She also discussed updates to the town's climate action plan, and incentives package for Blue Sky Robotics to bring 150 jobs to their headquarters downtown. She also talked about the upcoming Memorial Day holiday and more. The post Chapel Hill: Budget Updates, Climate Action Plan, 150 Jobs Downtown appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 19, discussing town news and events. He talked about the latest budget conversations for the town, which include the town board asking the town manager for a tax increase. He discussed the timeline for the updated budget, other upcoming town events, and more. The post Hillsborough: Budget Update, Tax Increase, Water and Sewer appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 15, discussing town news and events. She gave an update on the town's proposed budget, which does not call for a tax increase, but does have funding cuts for nonprofits, and other financial pressure points for the community and local governments. She also talked about some climate action funds that are available, and more. She also previewed some upcoming community events and more. The post Carrboro: Budget Update, Funding Cuts to Nonprofits, Climate Action appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week marks the anniversary of the 1771 Battle of Alamance and the start of the Constitutional Convention in 1787. The post History Matters: A Golden Corral of History appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 14, discussing town news and events. She discussed the recent public hearing on the town's proposed budget, which saw many community members speak on library funding and more. She also discussed upcoming events in the community and more. The post Chapel Hill: Budget Update, Timeline, Library Funding, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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 town budget proposal, which includes no tax increase, but does have a water and sewer rate increase. He also talked about the town board's decision to impose a 60-day moratorium on the construction of data-mining facilities as town staff looks at updating land use ordinances. He also congratulated longtime wastewater plant operator Shawn Maines who is set to retire after 28 years with the town, and more. The post Hillsborough: Budget Updates, Data Center Moratorium, Longtime Employee Retires appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 14, discussing county news and events. She discussed Tuesday's public hearing on the budget and the feedback the board received from the community. She also looked ahead to Thursday's work session on public education, and more. The post Orange County: Budget Decisions, State Impacts, Upcoming Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week in history: the Morehead Planetarium opens in Chapel Hill, and a bad student paper leads to a Constitutional amendment. The post History Matters: Where You Are in the Universe appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 7, discussing town news and events. She talked about the recent budget presentation from town manager Ted Voorhees. She talked about there being no tax increase, and highlighted some key areas where there may be funding increases. She also previewed that the town would be providing more feedback opportunities, and more. She also discussed commencement weekend in Chapel Hill. The post Chapel Hill: Budget Priorities, Timelines, and Feedback appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, May 6. The post Orange County: Details of the Budget Presentation and Tough Decisions to Make — (May 6, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 5, discussing town news and events. He previewed the town's budget, which will have its initial presentation later in May. He discussed the recent trends of data center moratoriums in the area and Hillsborough's roll in that. He also talked about upcoming summer activities, including a July 4th celebration for the town, and more. The post Hillsborough: Budget Preview, Data Centers, July 4 Celebration appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 1, discussing town news and events. She discussed a mental health fair happening in Carrboro Friday afternoon. She also previewed the upcoming budget process for the town, which will pick up later in May. She outlined some sidewalk work downtown from earlier in the week, and more. The post Carrboro: Mental Health Fair, Budget Preview, Upcoming Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week, Scott and Aaron remember poet Gwendolyn Brooks, who became the first Black writer to win a Pulitzer Prize this week in 1950. The post History Matters: Live In The Along appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 30, discussing town news and events. She outlined the public hearing on possibly reducing the size of the council and expanding the mayor's term. After much pushback from the public, the town council voted to close the issue. She discussed an update on the Southern Area Plan, mentioned a few proclamations, previewed some upcoming events, and more. The post Chapel Hill: No Change to Town Charter, Southern Area Planning, Upcoming Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 28, discussing town news and events. He recapped the most recent meeting of the town board of commissioners, which included a lengthy update of the town's Unified Development Ordinance. One provision in that rewrite would allow for more small scale corner stores in residential neighborhoods. He also talked about an annexation request, a Zwanze Day recap, and more. The post Hillsborough: UDO Rewrite, Corner Stores, Annexation Request appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 24, discussing town news and events. She talked about the most recent meeting of the town council, which saw a presentation on the Safe Routes to School program, and the town purchasing a parking lot on West Weaver Street. She also previewed some upcoming town events, including Arbor Day festivities, the Freight Train Blues Series, and more. The post Carrboro: Safe Routes To School, Arbor Day, Freight Train Blues appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

For Earth Week, Scott and Aaron talk environmental protection - including the 1920 dedication of the Grand Canyon as a national park. The post History Matters: Something in the Water appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 23, discussing town news and events. She discussed some connectivity projects that are set to break ground later this year, including the Fordham side path. She also gave an update on the town council looking at potential charter changes, which would reduce council size and change the mayor's term from two years to four years. She also shared an update on the town's Climate Action Goals, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Bike Month, Charter Public Hearing, Climate Action Plan appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 22. She discussed attendance at the ribbon cutting for Morinaga's Hi-Chew facility expansion, and what the continued development of that area means for the county. She also recapped the recent meeting of the Orange County Board of Commissioners, which saw a public hearing and vote on a moratorium on construction of large data-mining centers in Orange County. She also discussed county Earth Day activities at Blackwood Farm Park, and more. The post Orange County: Morinaga Expansion, Data Center Moratorium, Earth Day appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 21, discussing town news and events. He discussed the upcoming Zwanze Day event at the Wooden Nickel this upcoming Saturday. He also outlined an upcoming street resurfacing project that will cause temporary closures for several streets around town. He also discussed some artwork being refurbished at River Park, and more. The post Hillsborough: Zwanze Day, Street Paving, Refurbished Art appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 17, discussing town news and events. She talked about the upcoming Carrboro Earth Day festivities this weekend, which will see the Open Streets closure of weaver street for the afternoon. She also discussed the town adopting the National Incident Management System, a look at the town's capital investments plan, some other upcoming events, and more. The post Carrboro: Carrboro Earth Day, Emergency Management Standards, Capital Investments appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Scott and Aaron remember the vice-principal at Little Rock Central High School who protected Black students after integration in 1957. The post History Matters: I Heart Huckaby appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 16, discussing town news and events. She recapped the weekend in Chapel Hill that featured two sold out Savannah Banana games at Kenan Stadium, and more. She also discussed the recent meeting of the town council, which saw discussion of lengthening the term of the mayor and reducing the size of the council. She talked about the recent legislative breakfast, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Savannah Bananas, Modifying the Charter, Legislative Breakfast appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 14, discussing town news and events. He recapped the most recent meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting, which saw a discussion of unhoused individuals damaging youth athletic fields in Hillsborough, and creative town solutions for preventing that. He also talked about a proposed reorganization of the town's Community Services Department, a recent trio of arrests for soliciting minors, and more. The post Hillsborough: Trespassing on Athletic Fields, Reorganization of Community Services Department, Upcoming Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week: the first sale of matches, the start of the Civil War, and a discussion about those all-important small events in history. The post History Matters: Literally Playing With Fire appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 9, discussing town news and events. She gave a recap of the most recent meeting of the Chapel Hill Town Council, which saw updates on economic development, the Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite, and more. She also talked about a busy weekend coming up in Chapel Hill, which includes two sold out "Banana Ball" games at Keenan Stadium, the UNC Science Expo, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Banana Ball, Science Expo, Lumo appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 7 discussing town news and events. He talked about the upcoming July 4 celebration for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. He also discussed sign ups for an upcoming Police Academy from the town of Hillsborough. He also previewed the upcoming meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, and more. The post Hillsborough: America 250 Celebration, Police Academy, Upcoming Board Meeting appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week in history: an inventor cashes in on his greatest invention - just in time for the patent to be rescinded. The post History Matters: Hyman Lipman’s Last Laugh appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell in-studio on Thursday, Apr. 2. Her visit comes right on the heels of the Town of Chapel Hill announcing it will be switching up its Fourth of July celebration for the first time in six years, and she shares more details about […] The post Chapel Hill: A New July 4th Tradition and An Affordable Housing Groundbreaking — (Apr. 2, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, Mar. 27. The post Carrboro: Trans Visibility Day, Small Ways to Recognize Climate Action and A Bikeway Cleanup (Mar. 27, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 26, discussing town news and events. She recapped the most recent meeting of the town council, which included an update on the town's leaf collection and the acquisition of a new leaf vacuum truck. Jess was joined by Mayor's Office Intern Camilla Maldanado, who shared some of her experiences interning with the town, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Council Meeting Recap, Leaf Collection Update, Mayor’s Office Intern appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, Mar 24. The post Hillsborough: Stormwater Success, An Unusual Legal Settlement and Zwanze Day (Mar. 24, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 20, discussing town news and events. She talked about the passing of community leader Mae McClendon from earlier in the week, including the impact and legacy left behind by Ms. McClendon. She also recapped the most recent meeting of the Carrboro Town Council, which saw a resolution directed at Gov. Stein urging him to take firmer action in pressuring energy providers to switch to renewable resources, and more. The post Carrboro: Life and Legacy of Mae McClendon, Climate Resolution To Governor appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week in history: Scott and Aaron remember St. Patrick and Mr. Rogers - as well as a dog who became celebrated as a World War I hero. The post History Matters: Saint Patrick, Mister Rogers, and Sergeant Stubby appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week in history: Alexander Graham Bell patents the telephone, Juliette Low founds the Girl Scouts, and the 1918 flu epidemic begins. The post History Matters: Telephones To Help The Deaf? appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

It's Scott's birthday! He and Aaron look back on the etymological origin of the word "tennis" and the invention of the modern dishwasher. The post History Matters: Tenez! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week in history: the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge sparks the Revolutionary War, and a North Carolina lawmaker inspires a new word. The post History Matters: If You’ve Ever Been Subject To Long, Rambling Speeches appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week in history: legendary astronaut John Glenn orbits the earth - with the help of a chimp named Enos. The post History Matters: Godspeed, Enos appeared first on Chapelboro.com.