UNC Health Pauses Vaccination With J&J Doses, To Resume Saturday
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On Air Today: Congressman David Price
U.S. Representative David Price, who represents Orange County in Congress, speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about two major bills in Washington D.C.: the passed American Rescue Plan and the proposed American Jobs Plan. Plus, Rep. Price shares his takeaways from a recent health panel on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and a town hall on economic recovery.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News: The Greene Tract and Remembering Edith Wiggins
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local news around the community on Thursday, April 8. The Chapel Hill Town Council passes an interlocal agreement on the Greene Tract, meaning the local government can move forward with Carrboro and Orange County on the property’s future. Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks out against state bills aiming to limit resources to transgender youth. And the community recognizes and remembers the late Edith Wiggins, a trailblazing town council, school board and university leader.
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Read MoreChapel Hill: Greene Tract, Climate Change, University Place and Earth Month
Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger calls in to fill 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell in on a busy town council meeting from the last night. She shares updates on the Greene Tract’s interlocal agreement, as well as the town declaring a climate emergency. Plus: changes are coming to University Place and the town is celebrating Earth Month!
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Chapel Hill Honors ‘Community Treasure’ Edith Wiggins Following Death
To begin its meeting on Wednesday, the Chapel Hill Town Council held a moment of silence for...
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Occoneechee Mountain Closed to Public Due to Controlled Burn
A popular state park in Orange County will be closed Thursday and early Friday morning for a...
Read MoreThe 5:00 News: Shots, Shots, Shots!
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares updates from around the community on Wednesday, April 7, as North Carolina opens its COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all remaining people. What is the status of the local vaccine distribution? Plus: the Greene Tract returns to local government agendas, a plan is formed to honor a slave cemetery and Roy Williams shares an emotional statement on Hubert Davis’ hiring.
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Read MoreOrange County: Greene Tract Movement and Group 5 Begins
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price shares updates from the board’s meeting on Tuesday night with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She discusses the approval of an agreement on the Greene Tract, as well as honoring Judge Beverly Scarlett upon her retirement. Plus: how will the county health department be prepared for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility now being open to all North Carolinians?
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Chapel Hill Youth Gather to Advocate for Town’s Declaration of Climate Emergency
As the Town of Chapel Hill is set to consider declaring a climate emergency on Wednesday, a...
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UNC’s Armando Bacot to Test NBA Draft Process
As the UNC men’s basketball program continues to see changes this offseason, one of its more...
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