Hillsborough 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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The Orange County Schools Board of Education adopted new COVID-19 mitigation measures for...
Read MoreDr. Amir Barzin, who heads up UNC’s Carolina Together Testing Program, joins 97.9 the Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, August 16. He shares details on the university’s public health protocols for the upcoming school year, like COVID-19 testing requirements, vaccination rates and dorm policies.
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Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell starts off the week with local news stories from around the community on Monday, August 16. UNC faculty are petitioning for the university to begin the year with remote learning despite FDOC being two days away. CHCCS honors a pioneer in desegregating its district 60 years ago. Plus: UNC Football lands in top 10 of the Associated Press’ Preseason Rankings and a local dance studio places in top 10 in a major competition.
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Read MoreManaging Editor of the News of Orange County newspaper Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, August 16. He shares stories on a local dance studio’s success, a new book on the Colonial Inn and a lizard on the loose.
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UPDATE: Power was restored for all of these listed outages by Sunday morning. Thousands of Chapel...
Read MoreDr. Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the proposed legislation looking to dissolve the North Carolina High School Athletics Association.
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Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell finishes out the week with several local news stories on Friday, August 13. Duke University announces two clusters of COVID-19 cases, one of which has nearly 30 students. A stretch of Interstate 40 in Orange County is set to be expanded from two lanes to three. A new study at UNC aims to address racial inequities in maternal care. And one UNC men’s golfer is standing out at the 2021 U.S. Amateur Championships.
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Read MoreCarrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell in the studio on Friday, August 13. She provides insight on the town government’s recent requirement of vaccination status for employees and new grant program for businesses and non-profits. Plus: the new truth plaque and new protected bike lanes!
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Ahead of the start of a new academic year, one middle school in the Orange County Schools district...
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