Chapelboro.com

All Y'all Records' Dave Hedeman stopped by Live & Local, ahead of a day party at Hopscotch to celebrate the label's new compilation album. The post ‘Mississippi Blue’ and a New Album: Live and Local with Dave Hedeman of All Y’all Records appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Chapel Hill staple Mediterranean Deli is set to reopen early next week. We also hear more on funding for residents displaced by July's flooding. We learn of a brief midday closure coming Friday for Orange County Solid Waste sites, and more. In sorts, UNC Football Head Coach Bill Belichick addresses several areas of needed improvement. The women's soccer team welcomes and undefeated Alabama team, and more. The post The 5:00 News – The Return of Med Deli, Displaced Residents, Solid Waste Closure appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

UNC Student Joseph Shores spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 4. He discussed a recently launched initiative to promote sustainable AI, including an AI chat platform that uses energy-efficient models to reduce emissions, energy consumption, and energy usage. The post Climate Thursday: Sustainable AI Initiative 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.

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.

Trending today: an island in Washington that attracts damaged boats, and a discussion about how much knowledge you need to understand a joke. The post What’s Trending: Ancient Sumerian Puns appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Black Sheep Comedy is staging a Carrboro-based sketch comedy show at the ArtsCenter, co-written and directed by SNL's Bryan Tucker. The post On Air Today: ‘Once Upon A Time In Carrboro,’ with SNL’s Bryan Tucker appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

James Phillips of Bombadil stopped by Live & Local this week, ahead of the release of the band’s new album, “How the Moon Got Back Home.” The post Discovering ‘How the Moon Got Back Home’: Live and Local with Bombadil! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Former Pittsboro Mayor and host of "On The Porch" on 97.9 The Hill Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 3. He discussed real estate trends in Chatham and Orange Counties over the last few months. He also talked about some news and developments in Pittsboro and Chatham County, and more. The post Chatham County Roundup: Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on the latest timeline for the Occaneechi Replica Village, which has been closed since being damaged during the early July flooding. We also get an update on a campus controversy around some removed art, learn more about a new crosswalk coming to MLK, and more. In sports, we hear from UNC Basketball Head Coach Hubert Davis ahead of the upcoming season, and more. The post The 5:00 News – Occaneechi Replica Village Update, Campus Art Controversy, Hubert Davis 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.

Chatham County Chamber President and CEO Rebecca Dickenson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 3. She discussed a recent This Is Chatham Bus tour of the county, highlighting how the tour came to be, how it went, and what lessons were learned. She also discussed some recent economic trends for the county, several upcoming events, including a State of Chatham report, and more. The post On Air Today: Chatham County Chamber President and CEO Rebecca Dickenson appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Aaron welcomes photographer/filmmaker Andrew Kornylak, who's the author of a new book on rock climbing in the American South. The post Talking Culture: ‘Spare These Stones’ with Andrew Kornylak appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Trending today: a push to build lighter roofs (to save money on A/C bills) runs aground against roofing company lobbyists. The post What’s Trending: I Won’t Save My City, But I Will Save Money On Air Conditioning appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In honor of National PACE Month, Aaron chats with a physical therapist and a participant in Piedmont Health's PACE program. The post ‘Paying It Forward’ and Celebrating PACE, with Piedmont Health’s Nicole Brown and Johnnie Douglas appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: concerns about censorship in Chapel Hill, and a troubling report about the state of working in North Carolina. The post The Morning News: Censorship and Poor Working Conditions appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Local musician Rafael Green stopped by Live & Local this week, following the release of his new EP “Solace.” The post Seeking ‘Solace’: Live and Local with Rafael Green! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill's Victor Lewis and Andrew Stuckey spoke on Tuesday, September 2. They discussed recent trips to Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. Victor talked about how a park ranger in Colorado's strong recommendation originally led him there, and how the cave does not disappoint. They talked about the proximity of the park, which is about a nine hour drive from Chapel Hill. They also discussed some of the nuances of the cave experience, tours offered at the cave, some of the other caves in the area, and more. The post On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill’s Victor Lewis Talks Mammoth Cave appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 2, discussing county news and events. She discussed the board of elections office moving to a new location, a new online information hub for the county, the upcoming 75th Annual Chatham County Fair and it's historical significance, the county's tax relief program as property tax bills go out, and more. The post Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard 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.