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On Air Today: Elle Kehres on UNC’s Delegation of Power

97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Elle Kehres discuss Thursday’s UNC Board of Trustees meeting, where university leadership discussed how authority is delegated. The report is part of a UNC System review and Kehres brings the amendments proposed by trustees.

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Chapel Hill: Dwight Bassett on Rosemary Street Development and Initiatives

Chapel Hill Economic Development Officer Dwight Bassett drops by to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, October 7. He brings the latest updates on the major redevelopment along East Rosemary Street, as well as details on how the Revive Recovery Program and Downtown Together partnership are going.

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The 5:00 News: Missing Signs, Roper Hall and Nia Parker-Robinson

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps gather and share local stories on Wednesday, October 6. Some in Chapel Hill are noticing campaign signs going missing…what is the punishment for those who take them? UNC announces changes to its COVID-19 testing policies and will name its new medical school building after a long-time leader. Plus: Chapel Hill discusses reforming its community safety approaches and a Carolina Volleyball player looks to share the stories of others.

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Orange County: Future Election Reform and Noise Ordinances Around Gunfire

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, October 6. She details the final reports shared from the BOCC Elections Advisory Group and shares the perspective of some District 2 voters upset with the current election system. Plus: Price previews an upcoming discussion on gunfire in residential areas.

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The 5:00 News: BOCC Changes, UNC Registration and Vaccine Patches

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you the latest local news stories on Tuesday, October 5. The Board of Orange County Commissioners is set to discuss potential changes to its election model. UNC researchers are working to develop vaccine patches, which could revolutionize protection against illnesses. Plus: UNC changes its class registration model for students and Carolina men’s golf puts its No. 1 ranking to the test.

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