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In today’s news: CHCCS board member Rani Dasi is nominated for an open seat on the Orange County Board of Commissioners. Also: the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board weighs the future of the Mandarin magnet programs currently at the soon-to-be-closed Glenwood Elementary School, with parents urging the board to keep everyone together in the same school though data suggests it might be more...

Trending today, or rather not trending: the new live-action Moana movie, which is on track to lose about 100 million dollars after a less-than-stellar release. (Though Aaron’s not sure about the math: the movie cost about $250 million to make and experts say it would have to make $600 million to break even. Where does the extra $350 million come from?!) Also, Aaron and Michael Koh (filling in for...

In today’s news: a six-year-old cocker spaniel is reunited with some of the officers and vets who saved his life earlier this year. Also: state lawmakers may be recalled for key votes later this month; Duke Energy nears a statewide deal on energy rates; Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools begins the discussion of where to move the district’s world language and Mandarin dual language programs, with...

Landis WadeThis Week:Landis Wade is a recovering trial lawyer turned mystery/thriller author who interviewed 500+ authors on his popular Charlotte Readers Podcast. His publications include six works of fiction, eight writing quote books, and numerous short stories. His novels in the Indie Retirement Mystery series won more than ten awards. Kirkus Reviews said, “Mystery fans who love Richard...

Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm navigates our universal journey of aging — consciously, realistically, and with a great attitude. Through candid conversations with professionals, authors, and everyday people, Judy Miller and her sidekick, Jess Anderson, with humor and compassion, deep dive into the issues we confront as we grow older. No holds barred as we explore money, relationships,...

Durham rapper Otis Ghost stopped by Live & Local this week, still celebrating the release of last year’s EP “I Miss You. Behave, And I’ll Be Back Soon.”Follow Otis Ghost on Instagram.“That EP actually started in COVID,” Otis says of “I Miss You,” which was his first release in several years. “I happened to live next door to two producers (and) we all started hanging out – they were more into...

97.9 The Hill’s Dr. Deborah Stroman and Andrew Stuckey chat on Friday, July 17. They discussed the US hosting of the World Cup, the upcoming final match between Argentina and Spain. She also talked about the impact of the tournament being held in the United States, as well as the future of USA soccer and what it will take for the to be competitive again, and more.Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a...

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.Mayor Barbara Foushee of Carrboro.Conversations With...

Glenn Boothe of AndMoreAgainPresents joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 17. He discussed recent concerts he’s attended, and looked ahead to some he’s looking forward to. He also discussed a recent trip to Minneapolis for a conference of independent concert promoters and venue owners, and more.On Air Today features interviews and conversations with the latest newsmakers in our...

Paynter Law lead attorney Stuart Paynter and Firm Manager Ella Feathers spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 16. They discussed ongoing events they are participating in this Summer including Cars, Coffee, and Counsel in Morrisville and Greensboro, and Last Friday Art Walks in Hillsborough. They also discussed the importance of road safety awareness in the Summertime and...