Posts tagged ‘Kit FitzSimons’

Babe the Celebripig

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

The Copper Caper

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.