Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, November 9. She discusses her experience of children 5-11 years-old being now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. Plus, from the local government: updates from the latest Board of Commissioners meeting and early discussions of when they might return to in-person again.
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Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps start your week with a look at local news on Monday, November 8. COVID-19 vaccines for children are ample in North Carolina, meaning some could be fully vaccinated by Thanksgiving. A Durham County Commissioner enters the race to replace a longtime representative in Congress. A NC Central employee is accused of embezzling more than $900,000 from the university. Plus: a wild weekend in sports that included a top-10 win for UNC football, another national title and an Orange County high school winning its first state championship.
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Read MoreSuperintendent of Orange County Schools Dr. Monique Felder joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for Speaking of Schools. She details how her district is approaching the approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11, as well as some recently loosened public health protocols. Plus: Felder wishes luck to the Cedar Ridge volleyball team before their state championship match.
Editor’s note: This interview was recorded on Friday, November 5, due to the Orange County Schools Board of Education meeting on Monday evening.
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Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest news stories to close the week on Friday, November 5. COVID-19 vaccines for children continue their roll out. Chapel Hill expands its housing assistance program for town employees. Tourism took a hit during the pandemic, but may be poised to bounce back. Plus: a full weekend of UNC sports, including Carolina Football taking on an undefeated Wake Forest.
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Read MoreDr. Debbie Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on the eve of a major game between UNC Football and Wake Forest. Plus: Carolina Basketball season starts off and it signals a big change for the men’s program.
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Read MoreCarrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, November 5 and debriefs on Election Day. She shares her thoughts on the next step for the Carrboro Town Council to fill a vacant seat. Plus: Lavelle shares more information on an upcoming open house on the Greene Tract and an upcoming CD and record show.
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Read MoreWith the 2021-22 season tipping off next week, head coach of UNC women’s basketball Courtney Banghart joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She details her plans coming into her third season with the program, including the excitement around her talented freshman class and transfer additions.
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Read More97.9 The Hill Assistant News Director Elle Kehres speaks with Brighton McConnell about the UNC Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, November 4, which featured a presentation about mental health struggles on campus.
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