UNC Health, University Clinic Pause J&J Vaccinations on CDC Guidance
UNC Health and the UNC vaccination clinic on campus are both pausing their use of the Johnson...
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Brighton McConnell
The 5:00 News: Duke and UNC Fall Plans, A Climate Emergency and Basketball Transfers
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell starts off your week with the latest news around the community on Monday, April 12. Duke and UNC share some updates on how they will return to “normal” fall operations, with Duke requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students. Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger shares thoughts on addressing the ongoing climate emergency, as declared by the town. UNC’s lacrosse programs face off in top-ten battles, while both basketball programs add transfer players.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Gregory Hall of Inside Carolina
Inside Carolina reporter Gregory Hall shares highlights from his recent piece detailing Hubert Davis’ time leading the UNC men’s basketball junior varsity program with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. Plus: updates on the transfer portal and Davis’ recruiting goals this offseason.Â
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Duke University to Require COVID-19 Vaccination Before Fall Enrollment
Leadership for Duke University announced all students returning to its campus for the upcoming...
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Justin McKoy Announces Plans to Transfer to UNC from UVA
In a college basketball offseason expected to have more player movement through the transfer...
Read MoreStroman on Sports: College Basketball Season Ends + Draymond Green’s Poor Comments
Dr. Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to wrap up the week and wrap up the end of the college basketball season. Plus: thoughts on Draymond Green’s comments on the WNBA pay disparity and Deb’s upcoming Basketball Analytics Summit.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News: J&J Update, Need for Firefighters and Teacher of the Year
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps close out your week on Friday, April 9, with an update from UNC Health on its plan moving forward with Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. Plus: the Chapel Hill Fire Department is seeking new firefighters…and they’re not the only ones. A CHCCS teacher wins a statewide honor. And a UNC freshman fencer takes home some conference hardware.
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Read MoreCarrboro: Town Council Updates, Butterflies and Poetry
Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share several updates from this week’s town council meeting, as well as to preview next week’s. Plus: it’s Poetry Month in Carrboro and the mayor takes a step to help out monarch butterflies.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Chatham 250 Co-Chairs Renee Paschal and Carl Thompson
As Chatham County is set to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding on Saturday, co-chairs Renee Paschal and Carl Thompson share how the next few months of events came together. Plus: they preview what people can expect when driving through downtown Pittsboro tomorrow!
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