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Chapel Hill: Gov. Cooper Visits and Residents Discuss Stormwater

Posted by | Aug 26, 2021 |

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger drops by the 97.9 The Hill studio to speak with Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 26. She details a visit from Gov. Roy Cooper at a local business, as well as how the business community is working around the shifting public health landscape. Plus: what people can expect when visiting Chapel Hill for UNC games this fall and what the town is planning to do to discuss stormwater flow.

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The 5:00 News: The Burwell School, Sick Songbirds and Joel Berry II

Posted by | Aug 25, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has several local and state news stories to share on Wednesday, August 25. A former director of a local historical site is convicted on embezzlement charges. UNC Horizons announces a new affordable housing plan for some of its patients recovering from substance abuse. A mysterious illness is affecting songbirds in eastern states…is North Carolina next? Plus: a former Tar Heel basketball star retires from the sport and the General Assembly advances several bills.

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Orange County: Bonnie B. Davis, Vaccinations and Tax Collection

Posted by | Aug 25, 2021 |

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 25. She details the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony honoring a Black pioneer in the agriculture industry. Price also shares thoughts on the recent approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by the FDA.

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On Air Today: Caraina Garris of the NC Works Career Center

Posted by | Aug 24, 2021 | ,

As many people are continuing to look for jobs, the NC Works Career Center of Orange County is looking to help! The center is offering several free resources, as well as hosting monthly job fairs at the Europa Center in Chapel Hill. Manager Caraina Garris joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share details on how to get hired at these job fairs and through NC Works.

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The 5:00 News: Break-Ins, Vaccine Approval and UNC WBB

Posted by | Aug 24, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell delivers listeners the latest local news stories from Tuesday, August 24. Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating a string of 18 vehicle break-ins. Local businesses may now find it easier to require proof of vaccination following the FDA’s full approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The CHCCS superintendent shares mentalities of the district heading into a new academic year. Plus: the ACC joins a conference alliance, UNC women’s basketball releases its schedule and Hubert Davis shares how Mack Brown has already helped him be a head coach.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by | Aug 24, 2021 | ,

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for the Tuesday, August 24, edition of the Chatham County Roundup. Howard shares details on the county commissioner’s recent discussions around ordinances for compact community development, as well as the approval of nondiscrimination legislation.

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