UNC Volleyball Wins Fifth Straight Match by Beating NC State
Make it five wins in a row for UNC volleyball. The Tar Heels earned another victory Wednesday...
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With Phillips Middle School Principal on Leave, CHCCS Announces Interim Plans
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district announced plans for interim leadership at Guy...
Read MoreOn Air Today: Elle Kehres on Misinformation Around Public Health
97.9 The Hill’s Elle Kehres discusses her recent story on combating misinformation with Brighton McConnell, sharing takeaways from an interview with a UNC communications expert.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News: COVID in Schools, Misinformation and A Community History Lab
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell takes you around the top local news stories on Wednesday, October 20. Four schools in Orange County land on a state report listing recent COVID-19 cases in education settings. A local communications expert offers tips to combat misinformation in the public health sphere. The Chapel Hill Public Library is set to launch a new tool to help preserve and share local history. Plus: UNC women’s basketball sees one player land on the Newcomer Watch List for the upcoming season.
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Read MoreOrange County: Climate Action Projects, New Task Forces and The Burwell School
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price calls in to 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, October 20. She shares highlights from last night’s county board meeting, as well as her thoughts on upcoming events and Rep. David Price’s retirement announcement.
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Read MoreKIDSQ: Tricks and Treats
This week’s KIDSQ has 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell, Jack Carmichael and Aaron Johnson discussing their favorite Halloween candy: what is the best treat and worst treat to get while trick-or-treating. Plus: several local children share their own answers!
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UNC Women’s Basketball Picked to Finish Seventh in ACC Preseason Poll
As the UNC women’s basketball team prepares for its third season under head coach Courtney...
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Garvanian’s Goals Net UNC Win Over #14 Loyola Marymount
Prior to Tuesday night, senior midfielder Milo Garvanian had only scored once for UNC men’s...
Read MoreThe 5:00 News: Collins Ridge, UNC EMS and ACC Preseason Polls
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you top local news stories from around the area on Tuesday, October 19. Early voting numbers pick up in Orange County and the Daily Tar Heel shares its candidate endorsements in local elections. A Hillsborough development has to alter its affordable housing plans. UNC EMT students begin their own 911 responses on campus. Plus: UNC is picked toward the top of the ACC in the preseason men’s basketball poll.
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Read MoreChatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup. She discusses her new venture working with the Hunt Institute, a local nonprofit focused on education reform. Plus: Howard shares highlights from the recent Board of Commissioners meeting and thoughts on the latest Chatham Park news.
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