With the groundbreaking ceremony for the Weavers Grove community approaching, President of Habitat for Humanity of Orange County Jennifer Player joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She details the scale, vision and potential hurdles for the project, as well as her perspective on affordable housing in the region.
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The UNC Police Department is investigating a recent string of bicycle and electric bike thefts...
Read MoreDr. Debbie Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, October 8, and on the heels of earning a big honor. She shares thoughts on the recent controversy around Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer, as well as previews UNC football’s matchup with Florida State.
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Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell finishes out the week with a slew of local news stories on Friday, October 8. An Orange County woman is reported missing and UNC Police are investigating a string of bicycle thefts. While the new parking deck in Chapel Hill grabs headlines, phase 2 of the development on East Rosemary Street is up for review. The Mosaic development in Chatham Park adds more new businesses. Plus: UNC football prepare to welcome Florida State to town and the Carolina golf players earn big recognition.
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Read MoreCarrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle stops by the 97.9 The Hill studio to speak with Brighton McConnell on Friday, October 8. She shares details on Governor Roy Cooper’s visit to an early child care facility this week, as well as highlights from this week’s town council meeting. Plus: the West End Poetry Festival is just around the corner!
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The latest advocacy group recently released its endorsements of candidates for local government...
Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares a variety of local news stories on Thursday, October 7. UNC’s Board of Trustees begin finalizing a report on the delegation of authority on campus. The Sierra Club announces its endorsements in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough elections. The county government’s elected officials are considering revisions to how they’re chosen. Plus: UNC women’s basketball’s Courtney Banghart shares her excitement for the season and some UNC students have started a popular donut business.
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Read More97.9 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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Read MoreChapel 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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Read MoreMeadowmont Village in Chapel Hill will be adding a new restaurant to its selection of businesses this spring. Local chef and restaurant owner Brandon Sharp plans to open his second restaurant, called Bluebird, in the spring of...
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