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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Read MoreSeveral local organizations are partnering to hold a march demanding more affordable housing on August 28 in Chapel Hill. Yvette Mathews of the Community Empowerment Fund, as well as Delores Bailey of EmPOWERMent Inc., Quinton Harper of the Interfaith Council and Paris Miller-Foushee of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the upcoming event.
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Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell delivers some top news stories from Wednesday, August 18, as UNC begins its fall semester. North Carolina announces its latest vaccine lottery winners and prepares for its latest state budget negotiations. Data from the 2020 U.S. Census shows North Carolina is growing quickly, but specifically in cities and with an older population. A local agricultural business is set to end milk production. Plus: UNC football nears a key coronavirus vaccination metric and a former men’s basketball star makes the leap to college coaching.
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Read MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioner Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on the air on Wednesday, August 18. She shares details on the latest press conference from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, as well as the local health department’s approach to changing guidance on additional COVID-19 vaccines. Plus: an upcoming ribbon-cutting and a fellow county commissioner is given an award!
Read MoreWednesday’s Kids Question of the Week has 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell, Ali Evans and Victor Lewis discussing what invisible things they wish they could see.
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Read MoreAs a mysterious illness affects songbirds in some eastern states, Falyn Owens of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share what is known and what people can look out for.
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Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local news headlines on Tuesday, August 17. The dean of UNC’s journalism school is set to step down in the coming months. Orange County Schools adopt new health measures for staff ahead of the new school year. COVID-19 vaccine trials for children aged 5-11 are finishing up. Plus: Chatham County passes non-discrimination ordinances and UNC football donates tickets to first responders.
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Read MoreThis week on the Chatham County Roundup, Chatham News + Record reporter Lars Dolder joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. He details the recent approval of non discrimination ordinances by the county government, as well as reporting on the latest news around the Chatham Park development and Pittsboro’s water quality.
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Read MoreHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 17. She discusses her thoughts on recent health policies passed for Orange County Schools, as well as a change at the water treatment plant and an addition of public artwork.
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