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Hillsborough: Mask Mandate, Last Fridays and Gingerbread Houses

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 23, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, November 23. She details the latest update from county leaders on continuing the indoor mask mandate through the end of the year. Plus: details on a cancelled Board of Commissioners meeting, the final Last Fridays of the year and several holiday events happening around the community!

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East Chapel Hill High Principal to Leave at End of 2021

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 23, 2021 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Current East Chapel Hill High School principal Ken Proulx will be leaving at the end of the...

The 5:00 News: Remembering James Cates, District 50 and LGBTQ Policies

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 22, 2021 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares top local news stories from the weekend and Monday, November 22. UNC Police alert the campus community of a sexual assaulter’s third offense of the semester. The Chapel Hill community remembers James Cates on the 51st anniversary of his murder on UNC campus. A local elected official switches her campaign for the state legislature. Plus: Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle shares why she’s not running for another elected office this spring and UNC football’s Senior Day provides a look at the program’s future.

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Speaking of Schools: Dr. Jillian La Serna of the CHCCS School Board

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 22, 2021 | Speaking of Schools

As the CHCCS community takes a break for Thanksgiving and a mental health pause, Chair of the Board of Education Dr. Jillian La Serna joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She discusses the decision to prioritize mental health, as well as highlights from a recent school board meeting and her time as chair coming to an end.

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New Himalayan Restaurant Prepares for Soft Opening in Downtown Chapel Hill

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 22, 2021 | Business, Instagram

A new restaurant is poised to begin serving customers in downtown Chapel Hill this week....

County Commissioner Price Switches State Senate Run to NC House Campaign

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 21, 2021 | Local Election Coverage, Local Government, State Government

UPDATE: Renée Price announced on Sunday, November 21, she is changing her campaign plans from...

Stroman on Sports: Women’s Basketball in the ACC

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 19, 2021 | Stroman On Sports

Dr. Debbie Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the start of women’s basketball season and the landscape around the ACC. Stroman shares her thoughts on the Triangle’s three programs, the competitiveness of the conference and a remarkable coaching streak potentially coming to an end.

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The 5:00 News: More 2022 Candidates, A New Hotel and Senior Day

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 19, 2021 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell closes out the week with local news stories on Friday, November 19. Orange County sheriff’s deputies are searching for a man who could be endangered. Two local government officials in Orange County enter races for the North Carolina General Assembly. Chapel Hill advances plans for a new downtown hotel. Plus: UNC football prepares for Senior Day and the Orange County Library moves to a fine-free model.

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Carrboro: Community Safety Task Force and No Campaigning

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 19, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to finish out a busy week on Friday, November 19. She discusses highlights from this week’s town council meeting, including proclamations about small businesses, honoring the transgender community and an agenda item about community safety. Plus: Lavelle confirms she is not running for another office in 2022.

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Hillsborough Commissioner Matt Hughes Sets Sights on NC House District 50

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 19, 2021 | Local Election Coverage, Local Government, State Government

As political dominos continue to fall around the 2022 elections, a Hillsborough town commissioner...

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