Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup and shares discussions from the recent board meeting on water services. Plus: updates on vaccination efforts, Founding Day celebrations and the beginning of CLYDEfest!
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Read MoreHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share some updates from the town government. She details the town’s preparation for building its Comprehensive Sustainability Plan, as well as the Tourism Board’s launch of a new grant available for community institutions.
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If driving, riding or walking around the greater Chapel Hill community, you may see some familiar...
Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell catches you up on several headlines from the start of the week on Monday, April 19. COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opens up nationwide, while North Carolina sees a some slight increases in positive cases and hospitalizations. A sidepath project in Chapel Hill is progressing with community walk-throughs on the site. And a former UNC Baseball standout gets the call to the major leagues.
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For this edition of “Wonderful Water,” two members of the Orange Water and Sewer Authority’s...
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation is alerting motorists to a change in traffic...
Read MoreOn the latest Wonderful Water segment, Chair of the OWASA Board of Directors Ray DuBose and Vice Chair Bruce Boehm join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell!
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Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell closes out your week with several local headlines on Friday, April 16, including a death investigation just across county lines. Plus: Orange County is considering a budget to expand Durham Tech’s campus, Eugenia Floyd shares her thoughts after winning North Carolina’s Teacher of the Year and the UNC women’s basketball program sees a player drafted in the top 10.
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Read MoreCarrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to wrap up the week, bringing updates from this week’s town council meeting. She shares details on the latest report from the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness, as well as a new housing coalition. Plus: the town is partnering with other community groups to hold a sustainable food event on Earth Day next week!
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The recent discovery of a body off Leigh Farm Road has police searching for more information. The...
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