UNC Leaders Propose An Estimated $70 Million in Budget Cuts Amid Federal Funding ‘Uncertainty’
Facing funding cuts from both the state and federal governments, UNC administrators said they aim to trim $70 million from the budget.
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Brighton McConnell
The 5:00 News: Missing Person Updates, Camelot Village’s Future and UNC vs. South Carolina
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts the show on Tuesday, July 29, and shares the latest local news updates.
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Read MoreChatham County Roundup: Mike Zelek and Alec Higgins of the Public Health Department
Chatham County Public Health Department Director Mike Zelek and Population Health Data Scientist Alec Higgins join 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, July 29.
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Read MoreHillsborough: AG Jackson’s Visit, Ongoing Flood Recovery and Preparation for Uproar
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, July 29.
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Orange County Arts Community Set for Uproar Festival Despite Recent Flood Damage
Orange County’s Uproar Festival of Public Art returns on Aug. 1 – and it comes as the arts community recovers from catastrophic flooding.
Read MoreOn Air Today: Hillsborough Commissioner Matt Hughes on AG Jackson’s Visit, BRIC Funding
Hillsborough Commissioner Matt Hughes joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell in studio on Thursday, July 24.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News: NC AG Visits Hillsborough, Leaders Discuss Mitigating Floods, Belichick Debuts at ACC Kickoff
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes to host “News On The Hill” for Thursday, July 24 and share the latest local news.
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Read MoreChapel Hill: Running Unopposed, Repairing Flood Damage and Preparing for August Events
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, July 24.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Alison Friedman on Carolina Performing Arts’ 2025-26 Schedule Reveal
Carolina Performing Arts Executive Director Alison Friedman joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, July 24.
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Work on I-40 Widening Project Set to Close Lanes, Exit Ramps Overnight in Hillsborough
The ongoing work to widen I-40 in Orange County is set to disrupt overnight traffic patterns for the rest of the week, according to NCDOT.
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