Orange County Authorities Investigating Break-Ins, Searching for Suspects
The Chapel Hill Police Department, as well as the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, is...
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Orange, Chatham Counties Announce Indoor Mask Mandates Amid Renewed COVID Spread
Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article failed to state Chatham County’s...
Read MoreThe 5:00 News: Orange and Chatham Mask Mandates + Freedman’s School
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest news regarding impending mask mandates in Orange and Chatham Counties on Tuesday, August 10. Plus… Carrboro unveils a new truth plaque. Chapel Hill updates its noise ordinances to no longer carry criminal charges. And UNC football lands in the top ten of the first major preseason poll.
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Read MoreChatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on this week’s edition of the Chatham County Roundup. She shares details on an incoming indoor mask mandate for Chatham County, similar to Orange and Durham, in the wake of increased COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Plus: Howard discusses an upcoming commissioners conference and some big agenda items for Monday’s board meeting.
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Read MoreHillsborough: Incoming Mask Mandate and Dorothy N. Johnson
Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and shares more about Orange County’s incoming indoor mask mandate on Tuesday, August 10. She details why this step is being taken now amid a renewed spread of COVID-19. Plus: the Town of Hillsborough renames a community center after a local leader.
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Read MoreWonderful Water: Allison Spinelli for Wonderful Water
In the newest edition of Wonderful Water, learn about the Orange Water and Sewer Authority’s capital improvement projects. OWASA’s Capital Projects Engineering Manager Allison Spinelli joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share more about her team and several ongoing and upcoming projects in the community.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News: Missing Person, Mask Mandates and More NC Money
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell gets the week started with a look at local and state news from Monday, August 9. Durham County enacts a new mask mandate for all indoor public spaces. Chapel Hill Police find a missing person. Estes Drive is set to have new bikepaths, sidewalks and crosswalks in the coming year. Plus: two Tar Heel star athletes earn academic recognition and North Carolina receives a windfall in tax revenue.
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Chapel Hill Police: Missing Person Now Found
UPDATE: The Chapel Hill Police Department reported Gupton was located around 5 p.m. on Monday and...
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Durham County, City Governments Enact New Indoor Mask Mandate
Residents and visitors to Durham County will once again need to mask up before heading to indoor...
Read MoreStroman on Sports: SEC’s Additions and the End of Tokyo Olympics
Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss Oklahoma and Texas’ impending move to the SEC and what it means for college football. Plus: the Tokyo Olympics finish up with a different tone coming from the U.S.
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