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Speaking of Schools: Angela McChesney, Ka Yi and Zaida Walker

For this month’s Teacher Feature on Speaking of Schools, several educators in the CHCCS Newcomer Program speak with 97.9 The Hill. Newcomer teachers Angela McChesney and Ka Yi share their experiences working with students who learning English as their second language, while parent liaison Zaida Walker shares details on the program’s success and importance.

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On Air Today: Dan Przybyl for Wonderful Water

OWASA’s Director of Information Technology Dan Przybyl joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss cybersecurity measures at the service agency. With more and more examples of cyberattacks on various departments, businesses and places across the globe, Przybyl shares what OWASA works to protect for its customers.

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The 5:00 News: Chapel Hill Halloween Plans, Leandro Updates and Los Jets

97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell shares several news stories from around the region and state on Friday, October 22. The Town of Chapel Hill shares its plans for Franklin Street on Halloween evening. Carrboro Police charge a resident with murder after a shooting at an apartment complex. The Leandro Plan to fund North Carolina public education was back in court this week. Plus: a full slate of UNC Athletics are in action and an exhibit about a Chatham County soccer team is making its way around the community.

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Carrboro: Upcoming 203 Project, Film Festivals and Price’s Retirement

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to wrap up the week on Friday, October 22. She details this week’s council meeting, which included several reports and tasking a climate action group. Plus: Lavelle shares news from the Carrboro Farmers Market, the town’s Film Festival, early voting and more!

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