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The 5:00 News: 1 Million COVID-19 Cases, Affordable Housing and Chris Gray

Posted by | May 27, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has updates on the latest stories from around the community on Thursday, May 27. North Carolina surpasses one million total COVID-19 cases on the same day it passes 13,000 deaths from the virus. Chapel Hill approves plans for a new affordable housing community off Homestead Road. Orange County’s U.S. Congressman David Price shares his thoughts on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Plus: men’s lacrosse star Chris Gray has UNC rolling heading into the Final Four.

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On Air Today: Aaron Nelson and Dwight Bassett

Posted by | May 27, 2021 |

The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro held its latest edition of the 2021 Critical Issues Series on Thursday. With a focus on economic development, a panel discussed various projects underway around the downtowns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro. To share details, President and CEO of the Chamber Aaron Nelson and Town of Chapel Hill Economic Development Officer Dwight Bassett join 97.9 The Hill.

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Chapel Hill: Flo Miller, Public Hearing for Aura and Memorial Day

Posted by | May 27, 2021 |

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about updates from the Town Council meeting Wednesday night. Hemminger shares details on the public hearing for the Aura development, honoring a long-time public servant and overcoming a technical difficulty. Plus: she shares thoughts on Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle announcing she will not run for a fifth term.

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On Air Today: Marcus McFaul and Reesy Alston

Posted by | May 26, 2021 |

Binkley Baptist Church in Chapel Hill and the local NAACP Youth Council are co-sponsoring a service and vigil on Saturday to commemorate one year of weekly Black Lives Matter vigils. To spread the word and further discuss racial justice, Binkley Baptist Pastor Marcus McFaul and NCAAP Youth Council leader Reesy Alston join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell.

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The 5:00 News: Lavelle to Step Away, UNC Alumni Speak Out and Daavettila Advances

Posted by | May 26, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings updates on the latest news from around the community on Wednesday, May 26. Carrboro Lydia Lavelle announces she will not seek a fifth term this fall. A group of more than 1,600 UNC alumni voice their support for incoming professor Nikole Hannah-Jones in a newspaper advertisement. Plus: Chapel Hill plans to honor a long-time employee and a UNC women’s tennis star rolls onto the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament.

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Orange County: Continuing the Fight for Racial Justice and Preparing for Memorial Day

Posted by | May 26, 2021 |

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss some of the recent topics surrounding the county government. Price shares her thoughts on Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle expecting to step away at the end of 2021, as well as how Orange County’s vaccination rates are continuing to rise. Plus: the county commissioner reflects on the conversations of racial justice in Orange County one year after the death of George Floyd.

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