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The 5:00 News: Duke Clusters, Doulas and Driving I-40

Posted by | Aug 13, 2021 |

97.9 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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Carrboro: Vaccination Status, Bike Lanes and Big Grants

Posted by | Aug 13, 2021 |

Carrboro 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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On Air Today: UNC’s Public Health Protocols

Posted by | Aug 12, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Elle Kehres discuss UNC’s community health protocols as students begin to move back onto campus Thursday, August 12. What is the plan for unvaccinated students? Is there re-entry testing? What does the community believe will happen regarding COVID-19 clusters and where can information be found on UNC’s coronavirus data?

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The 5:00 News: UNC Move-In, Eviction Resources and A Rugby Star

Posted by | Aug 12, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you the latest news stories from Thursday, August 12. The UNC campus community is seeing students move in to on-campus dorms. COVID-19 trends in North Carolina break another summer record. Orange County continues offering eviction resources to residents even as the federal moratorium is reinstated. The North Carolina House of Representatives passes its budget. Plus: more data is released from the U.S. Census and a former UNC rugby player is using her Olympics platform to spread acceptance.

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Chapel Hill: UNC Move-In, Indoor Masking and a Racial Equity Plan

Posted by | Aug 12, 2021 |

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on the air Thursday, August 12. She shares thoughts on UNC students moving back to Chapel Hill in advance of the fall semester, as well as the university’s public health policies in place. Plus: details on the new countywide indoor mask mandate, a racial equity plan and stormwater discussions.

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The 5:00 News: Vaccine Data + What’s New at UNC?

Posted by | Aug 11, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell reports the latest local news on Wednesday, August 11. Orange County’s indoor mask mandate goes into effect, as does Chatham County’s for county government facilities. UNC reports its first COVID-19 cluster of the new semester — what measures is the university taking to limit spread? Plus: a top UNC infectious disease expert shares more details on the protections coronavirus vaccines can bring.

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