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This week, Scott and Aaron look back on the first successful balloon crossing of the Atlantic (after many failed attempts). The post History Matters: Fear Conquers Reason, But Desire Conquers Fear appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 13, discussing town news and events. She previewed the upcoming Inter-City visit with the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill Carrboro, where they will visit Charlottesville, VA. She also discussed the start of school for both UNC and CHCCS. She talked about the plans for a rebuild of First Station 4 on Weaver Dairy Road, previewed some upcoming LUMO outreach, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Students Returning, Fire Station 4, LUMO Workshops appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Vice-Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Amy Fowler spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 12, discussing county news and events. She talked about the Tax Assessment Work Group, which is examining how tax assessment is done in the county. She discussed the work that group is engaged in and the timeline for sharing their findings. She also talked about administrative costs of SNAP benefit administering, and new steep fines being levied at counties who have error rates. She also looked ahead to the August 25th meeting of the county commissioners and more. The post Orange County: Tax Assessment Work Group, Upcoming Events, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 11, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recent meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, which saw a review of the town's strategic plan. He discussed the purpose of the strategic plan, and how it helped the town navigate Tropical Storm Chantal disruptions last year. He also talked about the upcoming Government 101 series of classes available to the public, and more. The post Hillsborough: Board of Commissioners Meeting, Government 101, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Scott and Aaron remember Jesse Owens' triumph at the 1936 Olympics - and the ways in which those games may have been covered at the time. The post History Matters: Programs and Presbyterians appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

  Chapel Hill Town Council Member Louie Rivers joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 6, discussing town news and events. He discussed his time on the council so far, including what has been surprising, and what has been most exciting. He shared his priorities for the council for the rest of the […] The post Chapel Hill: Town Council Member Louie Rivers appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 4, discussing town news and events. He shared details of a trio of National Night Out events being hosted throughout the community by Hillsborough Police. He looked ahead to priorities for the Fall. He also detailed some new code enforcement in town, and more. The post Hillsborough: National Night Out, Look Ahead to Fall, Code Enforcement appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 31, discussing town news and events. She talked about upcoming thunderstorms, hurricane season, and the need to be prepared for bad weather. She also discussed a pilot solar program from the town, planning for National Night Out on Tuesday, and more. The post Carrboro: Weather Preparedness, Solar Energy Pilot, National Night Out appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 30, discussing town news and events. She talked about a chamber event on growth and development she had attended earlier that day, which included updates on the North South Bus Rapid Transit project, and more. She also shared updates on UNC's Carolina North Plans, the Legion Road property and pond, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Growth and Development, Carolina North, Legion Pond appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week in history: revolutionary leaders sign the Declaration of Independence, after New York officially gets on board. The post History Matters: The Actual Dashed Line appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 29, discussing county news and events. She talked about the appointment of Rani Dasi to the board of commissioners, the strengths Dasi brings to the role, and her take on the process of naming a replacement. She also went through a few items from the consent agenda at Tuesday's board meeting, discussed the reopening of the Eno Art Mill, and more. The post Orange County: Welcoming Rani Dasi, Consent Agenda Items, Eno Arts Mill appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 28, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recently adopted state budget and some of the implications for Hillsborough that town staff have found in the budget. He also discussed raises for some community members contained in the budget, and more. He also previewed this weekend's Last Fridays Art Walk, and other upcoming events the town is planning through the end of the year. The post Hillsborough: State Budget, Last Fridays Art Walk, Upcoming Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week, Scott and Aaron remember the 1969 moon landing - and the famous "small step for man" quote that accompanied it. The post History Matters: Neil Armstrong’s Speechwriter appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 23, discussing town news and events. She discussed the recent inclement weather, and discussed preparedness for future inclement weather as we get further into hurricane season. She also talked about the Land Use Management Ordinance re-write, and the opportunities for public feedback on that draft document. She previewed an upcoming public information session, National Night Out, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Weather Update, LUMO Draft Availability, Public Info Session appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Vice-Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Amy Fowler spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 22, discussing county news and events. She reacted to the Orange County Democratic Party's selection of Rani Dasi to fill the vacant seat on the Orange County Commissioners. She also talked about that process. She also discussed a feasibility study which is collecting community feedback on converting an existing rail line through the county into something more public. She also shared details of the upcoming memorial service for Jamezetta Bedford, and more. The post Orange County: Reaction to Selection of Rani Dasi, Feasibility Study, Jamezetta Memorial appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 21, discussing town news and events. He discussed the increase in water and sewer rates that were approved in the budget, which will start to show up on folks bills in August. He also discussed the latest on the levels at the reservoir, which are still comfortably above the water restriction limits. He also went over the protocols for reporting leaks to the water treatment plant, and more. The post Hillsborough: Water Rates, Reservoir Check, Leak Reporting appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 17, discussing town news and events. She discussed a new feasibility study, which includes several opportunities for public feedback. She also highlighted a CHCCS program providing meals for kids over the summer, looked at some other summer events, and more. The post Carrboro: Rail to Trail Feasibility, Summer Meals for Kids, Summer Weather appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Scott and Aaron remember the storming of the Bastille. (If that was a "hated prison," does that imply the existence of a non-hated prison?) The post History Matters: Somewhere Out There Is A Beloved Prison appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 16. She discussed the release of the town's long-awaited rewrite of the town's Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO). She outlined the key tenants of the current document, and also recounted the history of the document and the reason for the rewrite. She previewed some community outreach on the document and talked about the timeline going forward. She also previewed some upcoming events and more. The post Chapel Hill: The Land Use Management Ordinance Rewrite Draft Goes Live appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Orange County Commissioner Sally Greene spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 16, discussing county news and events. She recapped the board's July 9th meeting, which was their first since the passing of active commissioner Jamezetta Bedford. She discussed Bedford's legacy and how she was remembered at the meeting. She also talked about some proposed changes to the county's Longtime Homeowner's Assistance Fund, the upcoming schedule for the commissioners, and more. The post Orange County: July Meeting Honoring Jamezetta Bedford, Changes to to Longtime Homeowners Program appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 14, discussing town news and events. He discussed the summer heat, and detailed resources available in Hillsborough for folks who need relief on particularly hot days. He also talked about the state budget and the potential for getting Chantal Recovery funds from that budget. He shared details on a large sewage spill from over the weekend, and more. The post Hillsborough: State Budget, Heat Plan, Sewer Spill appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 10, discussing town news and events. She discussed the recent string of town-planned events, which included their program of Juneteenth events, Pride Month events, and their annual 4th of July celebration. She also looked ahead to the town's schedule through the traditional down time of late July and early August. She also discussed the lasting impacts of Tropical Storm Chantal, and more. The post Carrboro: Revisiting Recent Events, Look Ahead to Summer, Chantal One Year Later appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Scott and Aaron continue discussing the 250th anniversary of American independence - which transpired over several weeks, not just July 4. The post History Matters: 250 Years and a Day appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 9, discussing town news and events. She talked about the after effects of Tropical Depression Chantal. She also talked about the passage of the state budget, which could includes potential Chantal Relief funds, and more. She also talked about the summer schedule for the town council, which includes some community outreach on LUMO, an more. The post Chapel Hill: Chantal Anniversary, State Budget, Summer Schedule appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, July 7. The post Hillsborough: Storm Anniversary and Impacts, NCDOT Projects and 18th Century Graves appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Scott and Aaron remember the declaration of American independence - which occurred on July 4, but also July 2, July 9, and August 2. The post History Matters: July 4, Or Whatever Day You Choose appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Town Council Member Wes McMahon speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, July 2 as he substitutes for Mayor Jess Anderson. The post Chapel Hill: Wes McMahon on His First Six Months on Town Council, Anniversary of Chantal Flooding, and July 4th appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 30, discussing town news and events. The conversation focused on a deep dive into the upcoming 'Together We are America" festival at River Park in downtown Hillsborough on July 4. The celebration will include live music, crafts, living history demonstrations, family activities, and more from 10am to 9:30pm.  The post Hillsborough: July 4 in Hillsborough appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners Jean Hamilton speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 1. The post Orange County: Extreme Heat, Crisis Diversion Facility, Tax Administrator appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 26, discussing town news and events. She discussed the town council's meeting from June 16, previewed July 4th festivities in the town, updated Tropical Storm Chantal Recovery as the one year anniversary nears, discussed Jamezetta Bedford's legacy, and more. The post Carrboro: Council Update, July 4, Jamezetta Bedford appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Scott and Aaron remember the Stonewall riots, the fight for civil rights, and those who sacrificed so future generations could have justice. The post History Matters: Let Nature Do Its Thing appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 25, discussing town news and events. She shared details of a proclamation recognizing County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford after her death earlier in the week. She also talked about recognition for B3 and their work with people with disabilities. She also updated the town's progress on the Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite, previewed upcoming events including July 4, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Jamezetta Bedford Remembered, 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, June 24, discussing county news and events. She shared the personal, professional, and public service impact of fellow commissioner Jamezetta Bedford, who passed away earlier in the week. She also outlined the legally mandated process for filling the empty seat on the county commissioners, and more. The post Orange County: Remembering Jamezetta Bedford, Open Seat Protocol, County Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 23, discussing town news and events. He recapped the recent meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, which revisited the data center moratorium, and more. He also continued to look ahead to the town's July 4th celebration, discussed reservoir capacity, and more. The post Hillsborough: Board Meeting, America 250, Reservoir Capacity appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.