Tim Crothers, co-author of the Roy Williams autobiography ‘Hard Work,’ joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share memories of writing the book with the former UNC head coach. He speaks to the retirement announcement and what insight the book provides into Williams’ upbringing, coaching style and mentality of stepping away from college basketball.
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Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell catches you up on the latest local headlines from around the community on Thursday, April 15. Asian American community members share their concerns about targeted racism and violence with local and state law enforcement. Hubert Davis reveals his coaching staff for the men’s basketball program. Plus: UNC reports a new COVID-19 cluster and a local elected official goes on Jeopardy!
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Read MoreChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share updates on a TON of recent local government meetings. She provides highlights to Wednesday’s work session on the budget and land use ordinance, as well as details on the property revaluation process and how big community events could see some changes.
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Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has the latest news from around the Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County community on Wednesday, April 14. Chapel Hill Police are looking for a missing teenager, while the fire department helps respond to a gas leak. UNC Health officials urge people to continue showing up to vaccine appointments even with the J&J doses paused. Plus: Hillsborough updates its noise ordinance, UNC women’s soccer rolls and local high school students sign up for the FAFSA.
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Read MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about Tuesday’s budget and CIP work session. She shares which major projects are getting funding for this year, including an expanded Orange County campus for Durham Technical Community College. Plus: a virtual groundbreaking for a new affordable housing option in Chapel Hill-Carrboro!
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The Town of Hillsborough approved a new noise ordinance on Monday, an update 15 months in the...
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UPDATE: As of 7 p.m. on Wednesday, traffic patterns on North Estes Drive returned to normal. A...
Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares updates from around the community on Tuesday, April 13, including changes of distribution to the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Plus: local government hears updates on the 203 Project and the University Place redevelopment, while UNC students look to buck the trend of white dresses at commencement.
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Read MoreBill Horner III, the publisher and editor of the Chatham News + Record, joins 97.9 The Hill for this week’s Chatham County Roundup! He shares details on a recent story about property revaluation across the community and what this means for land owners. Horner also shares details on the upcoming first print edition of La Voz de Chatham and other projects the newspaper is launching soon.
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Read MoreHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver calls in to update 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on several items from the town’s Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday night. She shares changes to Hillsborough’s noise ordinance, updates on the Collins Ridge development and the Fairview Community Center. Plus: Weaver comments on the latest pause on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines.
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