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...
Read MoreThe Atlantic Coast Conference held its ACC Kickoff media event last week to mark the start of the college football season. Each of the conference’s 14 football programs, including UNC, spoke to members of the press about...
Read MoreDr. Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the beginning of the Tokyo Olympics. What are some of the storylines around the Games, both in sports and politics? Plus: Stroman shares her reaction to a dramatic end to the NBA Finals.
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Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you local news stories to round out your week on Friday, July 23. UNC Health and Duke Health join hospital systems that will require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Chapel Hill is launching a new concert series and a revised Festifall event. The UNC System Board of Governors looks to study how power is delegated on its campuses. And the Tokyo Olympics are underway — what UNC athletes are there?
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Read MoreCarrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to help finish out the week on Friday, July 23. She discusses Governor Roy Cooper’s latest update on COVID-19 trends and his executive order on public health guidelines. Plus: some of the upcoming items the Carrboro Town Council will tackle in September and the town’s food distribution series is set to end.
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The Tokyo Olympics are officially underway, as the Japanese host city held its opening ceremony on...
Read MoreNorth Carolina’s District 50 Representative Graig Meyer joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss some of the recent discussions and bills around the General Assembly. That includes some about the state budget, medicinal marijuana, energy rates and high school sports.
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Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares recent news from around the region and North Carolina on Thursday, July 22. The UNC System’s Board of Governors meets without some of the forecasted drama around the UNC Chancellor. UNC football lands a big 2022 high school recruit while the title-winning field hockey program gets its schedule for the upcoming season. Plus: some Mebane residents are advocating for protecting a rock with 19th century carvings from being damaged or removed.
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Read MoreThe Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro held its latest edition of the Critical Issues Series on Thursday, with this one focusing on workforce resources available for businesses. Katie Loovis of the Chamber, as well as Caraina Garris of the NC Work Career Center, join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the forum.
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Read MoreChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, July 22. She brings updates on an upcoming street repaving project, as well as discussions with UNC ahead of a new school year with more students returning to campus. Plus: a new restaurant is joining the downtown scene and some community members are petitioning for a splash pad.
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