Bob Blouin Stepping Down as UNC Provost, Will Remain in Faculty
UNC leadership announced Tuesday Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Bob Blouin will be stepping...
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On Air Today: Braxton Foushee and Paris Miller on the Freedom Riders’ Impact
Braxton Foushee and Paris Miller join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to preview an event celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Riders.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News: J&J Vaccine, The Flats and UNC Sports Victories
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest headlines from the weekend and from Monday, May 3. UNC Health is set to begin using the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine once again. A proposed student housing development faces significant hurdles in appeasing the Chapel Hill Town Council. State and national leaders mourn Andrew Brown Jr.’s death at his private funeral services. And UNC sports dominate the weekend both on the field and in the draft!
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Read MoreSpeaking of Schools: Jillian La Serna of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
As the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools’ year is beginning to finish, Chair of the Board of Education Dr. Jillian La Serna joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She shares updates on how the transition to classrooms went over the last month and preparation for the fall. Plus: budget requests, updates on graduation plans and excitement for the new Chapel Hill High building!
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Chapel Hill Police: 15-Year-Old Found After 2nd Disappearance
UPDATE: A release from the Town of Chapel Hill on Thursday, May 6, said Miguel Jaime has been...
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Local Government Meeting Schedule: May 2021
This series of posts will be made monthly on Chapelboro to help inform our community when local...
Read MoreStroman on Sports: NFL Draft and Following Pro Sports in the Triangle
Deb Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for a ‘Stroman on Sports’ based on the professional level. A few UNC football players are expected to be taken in the NFL Draft this weekend — how does that affect how predominantly college football fans view the professional level? Plus: a discussion on why the Triangle remains college sports centric despite several good North Carolina pro teams.
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UNC Alerts Community of ‘Inappropriate Touching’ Incident at Granville Towers
The UNC Police Department recently warned the campus community about an “inappropriate...
Read MoreThe 5:00 News: Homestead Road Housing and High School Sports Eligibility
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell finishes out the month with stories on Friday, April 30, including Governor Roy Cooper’s new executive order going into effect. An affordable housing project off Homestead Road in Chapel Hill is close to becoming a reality. High school athletes have not only had to adjust to COVID, but also remote learning and academic ineligibility. Hillsborough buys rainbow Pride flags to display in town. Plus: updates from ACC Tournaments and NCAA Tournaments for Carolina Athletics!
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Read MoreCarrboro: Arbor Day, Carrboro Day and the Criminal Justice Debt Fund
Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle wraps up the week by calling in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She brings updates from this week’s town council meeting, which included some proclamations and joining a Town of Chapel Hill initiative looking to reform the criminal justice system. Plus: the mayor shares details on the upcoming Carrboro Day and the town’s Freight Train Blues Festival!
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