Hillsborough Police Searching for Driver, Vehicle Following Hit-And-Run
The Hillsborough Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect in a...
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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, July 27. She shares details on the local government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic as the delta variant increases its spread in North Carolina. Plus, a new way to celebrate Chatham’s 250th anniversary: an apple tree!
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Read MoreHillsborough: State of Emergency, Durham Tech and Repaving
Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, July 27. She shares updates on the installation ceremony for Durham Tech President J.B. Buxton, whose school has a campus in Hillsborough. Weaver also discusses the recent extension of the Orange County state of emergency regarding COVID-19, repaving projects in town and the latest Last Fridays event.
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2021 Schedule Set for UNC Volleyball
The UNC volleyball program announced its schedule and opponents for the upcoming 2021 season on...
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UNC’s Howell Voted Preseason ACC Player of the Year, All-ACC First Team
As media votes continue to be released by the ACC on Tuesday ahead of the new football season, UNC...
Read MoreThe 5:00 News: State of Emergency, Right to Repair and A Spider Statue
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps start off your week with a variety of local news stories on Monday, July 26. Orange County extends its state of emergency from COVID-19 indefinitely. UNC releases testing requirements for unvaccinated students returning to campus this fall. The Right to Repair campaign finds support in a recent executive order from President Joe Biden. Plus: single-game tickets go on sale for UNC Football and a new mural is coming to Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
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Read MoreSpeaking of Schools: Brandy Reeves of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Chief of Staff and School Leadership Brandy Reeves joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools’ preparation for the upcoming school year. She shares dates on when the school board will vote on mask requirements and details on what aspects of COVID-19 mitigation are still undecided. Plus: Chapel Hill High School is preparing for a ribbon-cutting ceremony!Â
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Spider Statue, Eye Bench Artwork Set to Leave UNC Campus
A pair of art installations that have greeted those on UNC’s campus the last few years will...
Read MoreOrange County Extends Local COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Indefinitely
The Orange County government announced Monday it extended its local state of emergency declaration regarding COVID-19 to an indefinite period. The local government’s order, which saw the extension enacted on Friday at 5...
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