Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s edition of Chatham County Roundup! Howard discusses the newest capacity limits in North Carolina, local changes to in-person education and the county’s preparation for its Founding Day celebration.
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Read MoreHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 the Hill’s Brighton McConnell for a check-in on her local government and the community as a whole. Weaver shares her thoughts on the new guidance from the state government, the support of Asian Americans and the train station project expected to be constructed in Hillsborough.
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With new mandates in place from the state government, Orange County Schools and Chapel...
Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell catches you up on the latest local news, from the weekend and from Monday, March 22. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools begins its hybrid learning model, bringing some students back to classrooms for the first time in more than a year. A local food hub celebrates its one-year anniversary but has long-term plans. And both UNC basketball programs suffer losses in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
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Read MoreThis week, Chair of the Orange County Schools Board of Education Hillary MacKenzie joins 97.9 The Hill. She shares how the hybrid learning plan has gone for the district, as students in grades 2-12 began it in early March. Plus: preview of tonight’s school board meeting, details on school renaming and other news from around Orange County Schools.
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Read MoreWhere does Carolina men’s basketball stand after the program’s season ended this weekend? Inside Carolina’s Greg Barnes joined 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell discuss challenges from the year, the news of Walker Kessler’s transfer and the outlook for the 2021-2022 season.
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First-year forward Walker Kessler announced his intentions to leave the UNC men’s basketball...
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Several organizations in the Orange County community held vigils this week to remember the Asian...
Read MoreDeb Stroman calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about March Madness! She helps preview tonight’s Carolina men’s basketball game against Wisconsin, as well as sharing thoughts on the poor state of resources for the women’s teams for their tournament in San Antonio.
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Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell wraps up the week with the latest news from around the community on Friday, March 19. Northern Orange County is assessing damage after a brief tornado touchdown. Most college students are confirmed as eligible in Group 4. The Orange County government dedicates a new building to a racial barrier-breaker. And the NCAA Tournament tips off!
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