Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, September 29. She details the Orange County Health Department’s response to the recent approval of booster shots for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. Plus: the board of commissioners is set for an in-depth discussion on the future of county elections.
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Read More97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Ali Evans discuss this week’s KIDSQ, and what do they love to learn about, before hearing some local children’s responses.
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After searching for a suspect following a reported home invasion, Orange County authorities...
Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you the latest in local and state news on Tuesday, September 28. An update in the murder case of Faith Hedgepeth, as well as an update on the death toll of COVID-19 in North Carolina. Some in the UNC community are looking to address political interference in campus operations and leadership. Plus: towns recognize Diaper Need Awareness Week, UNC men’s golf rises in the rankings and student-athletes take NIL deals big and small.
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Read MoreOn the Chatham County Roundup this week, county commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She discusses the latest county board meeting, which tackled topics like stormwater, regional transportation and recognizing a young man killed 100 years ago. Plus: what can Chatham voters expect when it comes to election districts in 2022?
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Read MoreHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss a busy town commissioners meeting on Tuesday, September 28. Weaver details conversations on transportation in Hillsborough, updates on the train station project and more!
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While a trial of the suspect in Faith Hedgepeth’s murder is still far off, the Durham County...
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A new industrial park could soon be coming to undeveloped property in Orange County after the land...
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Early voting in Orange County local government elections is just a few weeks away. But one Chapel...
Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell recaps a busy weekend and Monday, September 27, of local news stories. A new candidate has emerged in an effort to replace local state Rep. Verla Insko. UNC students advocate for more local action to be taken combating climate change. Researchers announce a study on a COVID-19 vaccine patch. Plus: a proposed industrial park won’t face county commissioner review and UNC Football disappoints on the road in Atlanta.
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