Archive for October 2009

Aurora Joplin, Candidate

With our extensive coverage of local mayoral and council races, some have accused DSI Witness News of not focusing on the smaller elections that really matter to ordinary citizens. Aurora Joplin, candidate for the Weaver Street Board, shares her views with the public. Zach Ward, Molly Buckley.

 

Construction Zones of Adventure

The North Carolina State Fair is offering a special preview day on Thursday, October 15th. Raleigh resident Gino Fontanelli, however, has a special offer for today, October 13th — the Construction Zones of Adventure! Zach Ward, Kit FitzSimons.

 

Columbus Day

St. Louis Cardinals swept by L.A. Dodgers, local Sierra Club endorses candidates, Chapel Hill public library funding, Dow Jones and NASDAQ down, Marge Simpson in Playboy, BET reality show with Micheal Vick, NC State’s 18th annual Dog Olympics, University Day at UNC. Zach Ward, Kit FitzSimons.

 

Water Prevention

Following up on a successful fire prevention week, OWASA Director of Communications Bob Phoenix shares with listeners the importance of water prevention. Zach Ward.

 

High School Campaign Financing

Eleventh grader Pat Czajkowski explains the new public financing system in the race for Chapel Hill High Student Body President and how the race is just a big popularity contest. Kit FitzSimons, Aaron Keck.

 

Doing Something for Education

Leaky chemicals at Raleigh landfill, school district’s Race for Education, Girl Scout receives Gold Award for mural, abstract expressionism at Ackland Art Museum, wheelchair-bound schnauzer puppy adopted, high-speed rail corridor in NC? Aaron Keck, Kit FitzSimons.

 

Bill Strom Returns!

After his abrupt departure a few weeks ago, Bill Strom returns to Chapel Hill to unmask himself as the real Barry Leffler, new CEO and owner of WCHL, as reported yesterday. Aaron Keck, Kit FitzSimons.

 

All Hail Barry Leffler!

WCHL sold to Barry Leffler of NBC-17, changes to Pittsboro Express bus line, juvenile literacy center teaching teens to read, U2 appears in Raleigh, Kevin Wolff calls on Matt Czajkowski to drop out of Chapel Hill mayoral race, liquor/drug infractions up on UNC campus, Governor Bev Purdue signs gift ban executive order, Chapel Hill 4th graders visit Haw River, sexy Halloween costumes. Zach Ward, Kit FitzSimons.

 

Spindoctor Polygraph – Sonia Sotomayor (repeat)

Spindoctor polygraph with White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs and Senator Richard Burr (Rep.-NC) on Sonia Sotomayor. Kit FitzSimonsAaron Keck. Episode replayed on WCHL due to popular demand. It originally aired on August 25, 2009.

 

85 Shopping Days ‘Til Christmas

With only 85 shopping days left in this Christmas season, local resident Cindy Mitchell shares her shopping tips with DSI Witness News. Kit FitzSimons, Zach Ward.