Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup. She brings updates on some things returning to normal at commissioner meetings next week, as well as efforts to continue vaccinating residents against COVID-19. Plus: several Juneteenth and Chatham 250 events are coming up!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MoreHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share some updates from around the town, including some of the latest public comments on the proposed town budget. Plus: why Flag Day was a topic of conversation downtown and an upcoming book club.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read More
UNC Police arrested an armed individual on Tuesday, according to an Alert Carolina. According to a...
Read MoreNews-breaker Ross Martin of Inside Carolina joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss a new recruiting period underway around Carolina Athletics. What names of high school prospects are being heard around the UNC football and men’s basketball programs? Plus: how the COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges to teams and reporters alike.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you the local news headlines from this weekend and Monday, June 14. Local elected officials announce re-election campaigns, while the Orange County Board of Commissioners are accepted feedback on potential election process changes. The North Carolina Supreme Court sets a precedent on bullying response, while health officials hope to see COVID-19 vaccination rates improve. Plus: UNC Track and Field athletes are set to compete at U.S. Olympic Trials and a popular Chapel Hill restaurant announces an expansion.
Read MoreCarrboro Town Council member Barbara Foushee and Chapel Hill Town Council member Karen Stegman each announced their plans to run for re-election on Saturday. Foushee, who is also the mayor pro tem for the Town of Carrboro, will...
Read MoreThis week for Stroman on Sports, Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to highlight how teams and sports media can do more to market women’s athletics. Stroman says the audience is there: what kind of moves need to be made to better tap into them?
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps you wrap up the week with the latest local news on Friday, June 11. North Carolina’s state of emergency is set to last until July 30 after its latest extension. Orange County’s budget for the next fiscal year could have a new property tax assistance program. Plus: the Chapel Hill-Carrboro community prepares to celebrate Juneteenth and the Durham Bulls keep a hot streak going!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MoreCarrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle drops by the studio and speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to wrap up a busy week in the community. In addition to a town council meeting this week, Carrboro is also seeing the end of the Freight Train Blues Music series, the beginning of Carrboro Connects events and several ways to celebrate Pride.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read More
The Chapel Hill Town Council unanimously passed its budget for the upcoming fiscal year during its...
Read More