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The 5:00 News: One Year Since George Floyd and Carolina Tiger Rescue

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 25, 2021 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest news from around Orange and Chatham Counties on Tuesday, May 25. On the anniversary of George Floyd’s death, we revisit the impact of the racial justice movement on the community. Plus: more urging from national figures for Nikole Hannah-Jones to be granted tenure at UNC and Carolina Tiger Rescue is set to care for some new tigers…who people may know from Netflix.

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Chatham County Roundup: Lars Dolder of the Chatham News + Record

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 25, 2021 | Chatham County Roundup, Chatham County Roundup

Chatham News + Record Lars Dolder joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup, bringing updates on several stories. Dolder sheds light on a new edition in his water infrastructure series, as well as how the budget season is shaping up for several Chatham County local governments. Plus, he revisits a story on research deeming gerrymandering in North Carolina to be the worst in the country.

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Hillsborough: Remembering George Floyd, Budget Updates and Last Friday!

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 25, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to bring updates from around the town on Tuesday, May 25. Weaver shares details on last night’s budget proposal, highlights upcoming events by the Hillsborough Arts Council and reflects on the impact of George Floyd’s death one year removed.

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Town of Chapel Hill: Old Durham Road Closed for Water Line Repair

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 24, 2021 | Traffic

A stretch of a well-traveled road in Chapel Hill is closed for the next week to complete water...

Wonderful Water: Stephen Winters

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 24, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

As budget season continues across our local government, the same is happening at the Orange Water and Sewer Authority. Director of Finance and Customer Service Stephen Winters joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to speak about how OWASA’s proposed budget came together and how the community can share their thoughts on it.

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The 5:00 News: An Apartment Fire, a Faculty Meeting and a Police Training Simulator

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 24, 2021 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell returns and brings a full day’s headlines to the airwaves on Monday, May 24. Some Carrboro apartment residents are displaced following a severe fire. UNC faculty ask the university’s Board of Trustees to hold a specially-called meeting to review tenure for incoming professor Nikole Hannah-Jones. Plus: UNC lacrosse and tennis players continue to roll, while Hillsborough prepares for a budget proposal.

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Fire at Carrboro Apartment Complex Displaces Residents of 20 Units

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 24, 2021 | Fire, Safety

UPDATE: This story has since been updated with information on the victim transported to the...

UNC, Red Cross Announce Date for 2021 Carolina Blood Drive

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 15, 2021 | Health, UNC

One of the American Red Cross’ largest blood drives in the country recently announced its...

Stroman on Sports: UNC Excellence

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 14, 2021 | Stroman On Sports

Deb Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to reflect on the sustained excellence of some Carolina Athletics programs. In the wake of another national title from the Tar Heels field hockey team and another College Cup run for UNC women’s soccer, she shares her thoughts on the coaches behind each.

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The 5:00 News: Masks Off in NC, Vaccinations Up for 12-15 and Game On for UNC Sports

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 14, 2021 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps close out your week on Friday, May 14, with big news from the state government: mask requirements are gone for fully vaccinated North Carolinians.

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