Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell in the wake of North Carolina’s announcement scaling back capacity limits and mask requirements. What does it mean for Orange County? Plus: updates from the town council meeting this week and the Freight Train Blues Festival gets started!
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The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district will conduct classes remotely Friday due to the...
Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell reports on the latest from the state government on gas updates and the federal government on mask guidance on Thursday, May 13. Normal gas supplies are on the way in a few days, but leaders urge patience. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Teachers share their exhaustion and encouragement after a challenging academic year. Plus: UNC prepares for its women’s soccer College Cup match and several local high school teams learn when they’ll play for a state title.
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Read MoreChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to bring updates on busy days for the local government. Hemminger shares topics from Wednesday’s Town Council meeting, including a public hearing on the Aura development and a review of the Aspen Hills project. Plus: new developers might have plan for land near Southern Village and the town is seeking public input on their draft budget.
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The Chapel Hill Police Department arrested a man Wednesday afternoon for indecent exposure. A...
Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local news stories on Wednesday, May 12, including updates on how many fuel stations in North Carolina are out of gas. The Orange County Health Department is prepared for Pfizer vaccines to be given to 12-15 year olds. Demolition on a downtown Chapel Hill parking deck is not far away. And UNC men’s lacrosse earns conference honors.
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Read MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to bring updates from Tuesday’s budget hearing. Plus: she shares how Orange County Health Department is preparing to welcome children 12-15 years old to get their COVID-19 vaccines and how community members can soon directly share their thoughts on the Buckhorn Area Plan.
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Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell takes you around the latest local headlines on Tuesday, May 11, including details on a potential carbon monoxide scare that shut down Franklin Street. Plus… Chapel Hill and Orange County proposed budgets would raise property taxes, Club Nova breaks ground on a new clubhouse and UNC soccer sees both its programs advance to the College Cup!
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Read MoreVictoria Johnson, the chief reporter for the La Voz de Chatham at the Chatham News + Record, speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup! She shares the success of La Voz’s first print edition, which saw 2,500 copies distributed throughout Chatham County, as well as some recent stories she’s been covering in the Latinx community.
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Read MoreHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to bring some updates from the town’s Board of Commissioners meeting Monday night. She explains why the town’s draft budget proposal is a little behind schedule this year, as well as share details on presentations about improving strategies to help the homelessness, create stormwater strategies and boost tourism.
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