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

Posted by | Oct 6, 2021 |

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

Posted by | Oct 6, 2021 |

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

Posted by | Oct 5, 2021 |

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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Chatham County Roundup: Lars Dolder of the Chatham News + Record

Posted by | Oct 5, 2021 | ,

Lars Dolder joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for the Chatham County Roundup on the last day he’s a reporter for the Chatham News + Record. He shares some of the coverage he’s most proud of, as well as highlights his recent stories on Mosaic’s newest businesses and Pittsboro’s indoor mask mandate.

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Hillsborough: Running Unopposed and Denouncing Proud Boys

Posted by | Oct 5, 2021 |

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, October 5. She talks about how she’s experiencing another election cycle of running unopposed for mayor, as well as an upcoming forum for Hillsborough. Plus: Weaver discusses the recent presence of Proud Boys at local school board meetings and demonstrations.

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The 5:00 News: Foraging, Beating Duke and A Jail (Out)break

Posted by | Oct 4, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell details several local news stories from the weekend and Monday, October 4. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office reports a COVID-19 outbreak in the jail. State COVID-19 data is updated after a misrepresentation of vaccination rates. CHALT and NEXT Chapel Hill-Carrboro each released endorsements of local election candidates. Plus: Carolina Athletics has an up-and-down weekend and some Triangle residents have taken up mushroom foraging.

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On Air Today: Dale Edwards of The News of Orange County

Posted by | Oct 4, 2021 |

Managing Editor of the News of Orange County newspaper Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, October 4. Edwards shares updates on stories regarding the grand opening of new arts space in Hillsborough, as well as a profile on a unique Chapel Hill business and the potential for Hillsborough to add a restaurant known for its popular milkshake.

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