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Climate Thursday: Riverkeeper Emily Sutton of the Haw River Assembly (Apr. 2, 2026)

Haw Riverkeeper and Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly Emily Sutton speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, Apr. 2.

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Replacing Sen. Meyer, Preparing for Healthcare Fight and Returning to Short Session — Robert’s Rules (Apr. 1, 2026)

Rep. Robert Reives chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, Apr. 1 ahead of the General Assembly’s short session beginning.

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Jonathon Smith on Orange County’s 2026 Food System Assessment — On Air Today (Apr. 1, 2026)

Jonathon Smith — the executive director and food security agent for Orange County’s Cooperative Extension — speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell

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Previewing UNC Women’s Basketball vs. UConn and Discussing Men’s Basketball’s Coaching Vacancy – Stroman on Sports (Mar. 27, 2026)

97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, Mar. 27 about both UNC basketball programs, as the women’s team prepares for its Sweet 16 matchup vs. No. 1 UConn and the men’s team’s ongoing head coaching search.

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Carrboro: Trans Visibility Day, Small Ways to Recognize Climate Action and A Bikeway Cleanup (Mar. 27, 2026)

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, Mar. 27.

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