Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, October 27. She shares her thoughts on the latest COVID-19 data shared by the state government, as well as details on the availability and interest in booster shots of the vaccines. Plus: early voting across the county is beginning to finish up.
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Read MoreAs we get closer to Halloween, 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Ali Evans try to answer with some kids’ help: if you had to use only three items for a costume, what would they be?
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One of Chapel Hill’s most well-traveled roads experienced a surprise closure on Wednesday...
Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you top local news stories from Tuesday, October 26, including a big honor for the radio station! Plus… Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools leadership details new measures to help students and staff’s mental wellness. Orange County shares information about booster shot availability. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a scam caller impersonating a sergeant. And UNC men’s golf wins the first Williams Cup.
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Read MoreChatham News + Record reporter Taylor Heeden joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for her first Chatham County Roundup on Tuesday, October 26. She details the landscape of the Pittsboro mayoral race, as well as a historical landmark that has a supernatural backstory. Plus: Heeden shares a preview of her upcoming story on a new non-profit launching in Pittsboro to help BIPOC business owners.
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Read MoreHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, October 26 about what’s happening around the local government. She details a recent discussion on enforcing the town’s nondiscrimination ordinances, as well as early voting participation so far. Plus: Weaver shares some upcoming fall events in the area!
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Read More97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell helps start off your week with a look at local news on Monday, October 25. North Carolina’s COVID-19 trends continue a downward slope, while some UNC employees who are unvaccinated will soon be required to get their shots. Rep. David Price shares his plans for his final term in Congress next year, while Orange County leaders describe his impact. A group of Chapel Hill community members try to support some UNC students by providing a mental health break. Plus: a legendary UNC head coach reaches an incredible milestone.
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Read MoreFor 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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Read MoreOWASA’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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Carolina volleyball continued their recent roll on Friday, sweeping the Duke Blue Devils and...
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