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Hillsborough: Stormwater Management and the ABLE Project

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 24, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 24. She discusses some of the topics from the recent town commissioners’ meeting, like improving stormwater infrastructure and preparing for more rain in coming years. Plus: the Hillsborough Police Department joins a new initiative aiming to improve accountability and the town hosts another Last Fridays festival!

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Chapel Hill Police: 18 Vehicle Break-Ins Reported on Monday

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 24, 2021 | Crime, Safety

The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating a recent string of vehicle break-ins around...

New World Ranking Places UNC Among Top 30 Universities

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 24, 2021 | Instagram, UNC

UNC earned one of the higher spots in a recent ranking of universities across the globe. The 2021...

Speaking of Schools: Nyah Hamlett of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 23, 2021 | Speaking of Schools

After a full day of touring campuses and welcoming back students, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Superintendent Nyah Hamlett joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to talk about the new school year.

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The 5:00 News: School. Is. Back!

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 23, 2021 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest from around the region on Monday, August 23. Local school districts begin classes for the new academic year. UNC reports its first positive COVID-19 cluster in a dorm so far this fall. Orange County opens a county building honoring Bonnie B. Davis. Plus: UNC football land a major recruit and Tar Heels women’s soccer earns a dramatic victory!

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On Air Today: Gregory Hall of Inside Carolina

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 23, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

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Police: Juvenile Charged in Carrboro Shooting

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 23, 2021 | Crime

Following a shooting at a private party in a Carrboro business early Sunday morning, police...

Sera Cuni Falls Short of Winning Gameshow on Food Network

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 20, 2021 | Business

Chapel Hill chef Sera Cuni fell short of winning a top prize on a Food Network game show, but...

The 5:00 News: UNC COVID Testing, Women’s Soccer and NC Pistol Permits

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 19, 2021 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you the latest from around the Orange County community and state on Thursday, August 19. UNC tweaks its coronavirus testing protocols for unvaccination and unattested students, as they aim to have such measures take them through the school year. North Carolina hits troubling COVID benchmarks and sees a resident detained in Washington D.C. for a bomb threat. Plus… UNC women’s soccer prepares for its new season. Carrboro High School unveils a new mural. And the state General Assembly passes legislation to revoke pistol permitting.

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Chapel Hill: Back to School and The Gwendolyn

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 19, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 19. She shares thoughts on UNC’s opening so far, as well as the university’s public health protocols for the year, as well as a suggestion for parents before K-12 classes begin. Plus: a new office building with a special namesake officially opens in Chapel Hill.

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