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SunTrusts of ADVENTURE!

DSI Witness News — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:45:34 +0000

Durham City officials are considering chipping in more business incentives to help Greenfire Development convert downtown Durham’s historic SunTrust tower into a 165-room boutique hotel. With us today to discuss the proposal is DSI Witness News’ own construction expert, Gino Fontinelli.

What’s an Uptick?

DSI Witness News — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:50:25 +0000

Kit FitzSimons and Molly Buckley bring you today’s top headlines.

Molly would like to apologize for her inability to speak the English language.

Painted Chair Animal Rescue

DSI Witness News — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:40:55 +0000

The Independent Animal Rescue will hold its eighth annual Painted Chair and More Auction later this month. With us to talk about the specifics of the event is Independent Animal Rescue High School Intern Myron Maclaine.

The Fuuuuture of Chapel Hill

DSI Witness News — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:39:54 +0000

World Cup season has come to an end, and in case you were wondering: we didn’t win. But the big winner at this year’s World Cup wasn’t a team at all—but an octopus. Yes, Paul the Octopus, the world-famous tentacled seer who successfully called the outcome of every single World Cup game. And we thought, hey, since he’s so great at predicting soccer matches, why not ask him to predict the fuuuture of Chapel Hill!

The Response Letter

DSI Witness News — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:03:44 +0000

Last week, the mayor of Morganton, Mel Cohen, wrote a letter to the Chapel Hill News blasting the Town Council for neglecting downtown, lamenting the closure of the Chapel Hill Museum—among other things—and generally complaining that Chapel Hill is in serious decline. Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt responded with a letter of his own defending Chapel Hill, but we here at DSI Witness News have managed to obtain the original first draft of Mayor Kleinschmidt’s letter, and we’d like to read it for you now.

We’re gonna see Joe Biden!

DSI Witness News — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:51:19 +0000

We bring you the headlines. Oh, yeah, we brought them.

Name Redacted

DSI Witness News — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:05:34 +0000

No, we’ve NEVER been censored. Ever.

Father’s Day Ideas

DSI Witness News — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:12:36 +0000

This Sunday is Father’s Day, and each year holiday’s like this can sneak up on us and our busy lives. So, you may not have made plans or purchased gifts yet, for that man who held the hand of the woman who brought you into this world. Or any man in your life that may have taken the place of that man that held the hand of the woman who… [BEAT / BREATHE] Father’s Day. So, here with us to give some last minute pro-tips is DSI Witness News HOLIDAY Correspondent, Leetha.

Pay ANY Ticket dot com.

DSI Witness News — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:09:08 +0000

The state of North Carolina has just this month started the website “paynctickets.com,” which Orange County residents can use to pay off speeding tickets, stop sign violations, and other minor traffic offenses. Court officials hope that the online payment method will reduce the number of mistakes caused by mailing checks and make it easier for residents to handle tickets at the last minute from the comfort of their homes. And apparently, listeners, someone let Department of Transportation spokesperson Mack Freedman back into the studio.

Spay and Neuter Your…

DSI Witness News — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:34:12 +0000

An influx of kittens and small farmers? Tornello Fontaine Pierce El-Bay vs. Wycliffe Deneen Niko-Harrigan, Thanks a Million! Dude, where’s my Louis Armstrong?, and you’re cooler at 38.

Babe the Celebripig

DSI Witness News — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:35:48 +0000

It’s hard to believe that an entire year has gone by, but yes, this weekend the Hillsborough and Orange County Chamber of commerce will hold the 28th annual Hillsborough Hog Day festival. Hog Day is an annual tradition that is always fun for the whole family with entertainment, games, and lots of food. But for those of you who are hesitant about attending Hog Day, you’re not alone. Here with us to give some tips on how to prepare yourself for the perils of Hog Day is the one, the only, Babe the Pig.

The Ball’s in Your Court

DSI Witness News — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:20:22 +0000

The Town of Hillsborough and Orange County are COURTing? Wayne Moore, more like WIN Moore, A teacher’s worst nightmare, and Ranch. Dressing.

Aurora Joplin Sings Happy Birthday

DSI Witness News — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:33:30 +0000

Today is Thursday, June 10th, 2010 which means Summer is almost here, kids are getting ready to be out of school, and it’s the day in which WCHL’s and OUR beloved RON STUTTS came into this world all those years ago. You know, so many people wake up EVERY morning waiting to hear that sweet sound of the voice of Ron Stutts. He has so many fans. But we all know who Ron’s BIGGEST fan is. And that fan is here with us today to wish Ron Stutts the Happy Birthday he so deserves. So please, welcome to the studio self-proclaimed neti pot spokeswoman and Carrboro citizen par excellence extraordinaire, Aurora Joplin.

Highlighting Absorbency

DSI Witness News — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:51:46 +0000

Bobcat Goldthwait and Citizen’s Police Academy, Chapel Hill HS needs more homework, Grandson after the car ride, Reservoirs are BLANK % FULL, Hunter S. Thompson School of Journalism, Deserving Teachers, and Water-Themed Reading Programs.

Woody Biomass Does It Again

DSI Witness News — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:44:54 +0000

Last week, UNC officials elected to pay a 15,000-dollar fine for violations at a Bingham Township facility that led to the contamination of nearby Collins Creek. The embarrassing incident is forcing the UNC to redouble its efforts to build an eco-friendly image. And so, joining us again today is UNC spokesman, and your friendly neighborhood eco-buddy, Woody Biomass!

Boycotting Currituck County

DSI Witness News — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:38:58 +0000

Kicking the habit with heroin, a massive crime spree in Greensboro, a college education in the south, Governor Bob McDonnell takes a TOLL on highways, boycotting Currituck County, solar farm and get your own recycling bin.

Cool to be Carrboro Alderman

DSI Witness News — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:00:25 +0000

Memorial Day is over and June has begun, and that means it’s every kid’s favorite season—summertime! That’s right—summer camps, soccer leagues, family vacations, and three months of no school! We here at DSI Witness News are pretty thrilled ourselves, but even we can’t match the excitement of a regular kid! And so, joining us again today to talk about HIS summer plans is a very special young commentator—junior detective, sledder extraordinaire, and, Carrboro Alderman—Sammy Slade.

Kit Crosses I-40

DSI Witness News — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:50:59 +0000

Raleigh native Jonathan Trappe fulfilled a lifelong dream last week by crossing the English Channel while dangling from a cluster of helium balloons. Well, any stunt Raleigh can do, we here in Chapel Hill-Carrboro can do better. And so, joining us from somewhere along the Chapel Hill-Durham border, is Kit FitzSimons, who is about to attempt to cross I-40 while dangling from as many helium balloons as we could find.

Memorial Day Hippie Dippies

DSI Witness News — Mon, 31 May 2010 17:21:56 +0000

Free hot dogs on Memorial Day, Hippie Dippie Carrboro, Satisfied in relationships?, and Walkable Hillsborough Day.

The Copper Caper

DSI Witness News — Fri, 28 May 2010 13:42:24 +0000

Last week, someone broke into the BB&T building on Elliott Road and stole a large amount of copper drain piping. The theft seems unusual, but police are warning businesses to be cautious. Joining us to say more, from the Orange County Sheriff’s office, Captain Chris Clifford.

Speculators: Wool E. Bull

DSI Witness News — Thu, 27 May 2010 14:22:21 +0000

It’s another edition of The Speculators.

“I’m Wool E Bull. You might know me as the silent horn-ed face of the Durham Bulls baseball team. But I can stay silent no longer. This week, when it was announced that the beloved Durham Bulls mascot would soon be retiring, I thought my golden pocketwatch had finally arrived. But then, I was informed that the mascot in question is actually Lucky the Wonderdog.”

An Oil Spring Break!

DSI Witness News — Wed, 26 May 2010 14:19:48 +0000

The Gulf of Mexico oil rig explosion has been a general cause for concern over these past few weeks, but now it’s becoming a real issue for us in North Carolina, as a UNC Marine Sciences professor says the oil could make its way up the Carolina coast in the coming year. Well, we can’t wait that long, people, so we pooled our Frequent Flyer miles and flew Kit FitzSimons down to Louisiana this week to report on the ever-expanding slick. We go now to Kit, live from New Orleans.

One Hot Nuclear Shower

DSI Witness News — Fri, 21 May 2010 19:38:06 +0000

Last Saturday, for the first time in seven years, health officials distributed free thyroid cancer prevention pills to residents living near the Shearon Harris nuclear facility. Entire suburbs have arisen in the area since the first round of pills went out—leading many to wonder why people are so willing to move near a nuclear power plant. With us today to answer that question is Raleigh real estate broker, Sally Thomas.

Erskine Bowles and the Flying Fists

DSI Witness News — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:41:11 +0000

Chapel Hill is still buzzing after an attempted kidnapping in broad daylight last week was thwarted by two good Samaritans, Joey and Freddie Shelton. Joining us with his own take on the matter, is outgoing UNC president and self-proclaimed Flying Fist of Justice—Erskine Bowles.

Riddle to Ride

DSI Witness News — Fri, 07 May 2010 16:00:33 +0000

Summer service schedules for Chapel Hill Transit will go into effect starting this Saturday, May 8, and here to explain is DSI Witness News’ own Transit Authority, Cameron Hodge. Kit FitzSimons, Aaron Keck.

Jacob Yoder, Speculator

DSI Witness News — Thu, 06 May 2010 16:00:01 +0000

And now, DSI Witness News presents a brand-new edition of The Speculators. This week, Jacob Yoder, a simple Amish man, joins us to discuss the frustration of UNC’s new policy to require electronic tuition payments. Aaron Keck, Kit FitzSimons.

Burak Deniz, Christian Scientist

DSI Witness News — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:00:57 +0000

The media and the blogosphere are abuzz over the cries of a team of Chinese and Turkish explorers who claim that the wooden structure they found on Mount Ararat in Eastern Turkey is none other than Noah’s Ark. And today to talk about the team’s findings we have team member Burak Deniz in our studio. Aaron Keck, Kit FitzSimons.

A Whole Year!

DSI Witness News — Tue, 04 May 2010 16:00:03 +0000

DSI Witness News is pleased to celebrate a full year on the air with WCHL. Thanks for listening… to all of us.

Community Events Update

DSI Witness News — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:00:19 +0000

Primary elections for various government jobs, Safe Routes To School Action Plan, Breastfeeding Cafe at Red Hen, Jordan Lake cleanup, AP exams start this week for high schoolers, Chatham Habitat for Humanity celebrates National Women Build Week, band(s) at Cat’s Cradle, Orange County library in Hillsborough offering literacy bags for checkout. Kit FitzSimons.

Truck Buck

DSI Witness News — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:00:29 +0000

Tomorrow, the Carrboro Farmers’ Market will introduce a brand new common currency known as the TRUCK BUCK. From now on, shoppers who run out of cash can swipe their credit cards and receive truck-buck tokens, good only for use at the Farmer’s Market. Unfortunately, this new currency is stepping on the toes of an already-existing Truck Buck, currently being used by the state Department of Transportation. Department spokesman Mack Freedman joins DSI Witness News to explain. Molly Buckley, Kit FitzSimons.