John Richardson, the sustainability officer for the Town of Chapel Hill, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, September 23. As he substitutes for Mayor Pam Hemminger, Richardson discusses the latest updates for the town’s Climate Action and Response Plan.
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Local election season in Orange County is getting closer and one of the first rounds of...
Read MoreMatt Gocke and Katherine Meehan join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to preview the North Carolina Botanical Garden’s upcoming Fall Plant Sale!
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Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell discusses news from UNC campus on Wednesday, September 22, including news of a federal settlement of fraudulent funding claims. A new book on UNC’s history gets launched and university leadership announces further incentives for its campus community vaccinated against COVID-19. Plus: Chapel Hill announces the first business to claim space in the East Rosemary Street redevelopment and Carolina men’s basketball is set to hold open tryouts.
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Read MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, September 22. She shares thoughts on the latest wave of COVID-19 data discussed by state leaders and how local elected officials are encouraging COVID-19 vaccination. Plus: Price discusses property revaluation in the Northside Neighborhood and Thursday’s joint meeting with the local school boards.
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A federal prosecutor revealed UNC’s inclusion in a settlement on Tuesday regarding alleged...
Read MoreRandy Voller, the publisher of the Chatham County Line paper, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on this week’s Chatham County Roundup! Voller shares the history of his publication and stories readers can find in September’s edition, including a profile on the nonprofit Main Street Pittsboro.
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Read MoreHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on a rainy Tuesday, September 21. She shares the emotions around the upcoming consideration of approval for COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11. Plus, she shares how county residents can weigh in on a countywide racial equity plan and details for this month’s Last Fridays event!
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