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Stroman on Sports: College Hoops Are Here and So Are Undefeated Deacs

Dr. 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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Carrboro: Filling Town Council, Greene Tract and A Record Show

Carrboro 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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On Air Today: Courtney Banghart of UNC Women’s Basketball

With 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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On Air Today: Elle Kehres on the UNC Trustees + Mental Health

97.9 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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The 5:00 News: Congressional Maps, International Travel and British Tar Heel

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you several local and state news stories on Thursday, November 4. Governor Roy Cooper visits Orange County to see progress for children getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Congressional maps for North Carolina are approved, but already face challenges. Raleigh-Durham International Airport prepares for increased international travel, despite changes during the pandemic. Plus: Erin Matson continues her run of greatness and George Harmer celebrates Carolina Basketball overseas.

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The 5:00 News: Election Results, Vaccine Roll Outs and Wolf-Dog Updates

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell takes you around the results from Election Day on Wednesday, November 3. Races in Chapel Hill and Carrboro lead to new town council members, while Hillsborough rolls with incumbents. The winning trio on the CHCCS school board cite a team effort to their victories. Plus: North Carolina ok’s the Pfizer vaccine for children 5 to 11 years-old and Orange County Animal Services reports on the final lone wolf-dog.

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Orange County: Pfizer Vaccine Approval and Election Results

Chair of the Orange County Commissioner Renee Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, November 3. She discusses the election results that stood out to her from Orange County. Plus: how the county government is prepared for the roll out of COVID-19 vaccines to children 5-11 years-old and the commissioners’ return to an in-person meeting.

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