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On Air Today: Caroline Valand and Tim Parker on NC Traffic Stops

Posted by | Mar 16, 2021 |

Caroline Valand of the Governor’s Crime Commission and Tim Parker of the Criminal Justice Analysis Center speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about a new report from the Department of Public Safety. The pair discuss the third and final part of a series on North Carolina traffic stops, which highlights how often police searched vehicles when pulled over and what drivers experienced more searches than others.

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Chatham County Roundup: Lars Dolder of the Chatham News + Record

Posted by | Mar 16, 2021 | ,

Chatham News + Record reporter Lars Dolder joins 97.9 The Hill to share his newpaper’s one-year anniversary story of the COVID-19 pandemic, in which it honors the community members lost to the virus. Plus: election season could look a little different this year and a community member aims to join the 2022 U.S. Senate race.

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Hillsborough: Turning the Corner with Warm Weather and Vaccines

Posted by | Mar 16, 2021 |

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver calls in to talk with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about her community’s feelings around approaching a new spring in the pandemic. Plus: Weaver prepares for her State of the Town address and is looking for community questions!

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The 5:00 News: Charges in Capitol Riot, Decreasing Hospitalizations and Breonna Taylor

Posted by | Mar 15, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest news from around our community and North Carolina from the weekend on Monday, March 15. A former Chapel Hill business owner is charged for assaulting a U.S. Capitol officer during the January 6 insurrection attempt. Key COVID-19 trends in North Carolina continue to decrease amid the recent push for vaccines. And the local NAACP branch holds a vigil on a sobering one-year anniversary.

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On Air Today: Dale Edwards of The News of Orange

Posted by | Mar 15, 2021 |

Dale Edwards, the managing editor of the News of Orange, speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about some recent stories from the Hillsborough and Efland region, including the change of Thomas Ruffin Street and the community’s rally behind a Hillsborough employee who lost his house.

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The 5:00 News: Buckhorn Area Plan, ACC Tournament Changes and A New Dog Park

Posted by | Mar 12, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the stories you need to know heading into your weekend on Friday, March 12. The Orange County government meets with the City of Mebane to talk long-term economic development opportunities. The state government passes a law to require in-person instruction for elementary schoolers. And the Tar Heels road in the ACC Tournament continues against Florida State, while Virginia’s comes to an abrupt end.

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Carrboro: American Rescue Plan, The ArtsCenter and Food Distribution

Posted by | Mar 12, 2021 |

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle helps wrap up the week by speaking with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about some of the latest government developments. She shares her thoughts on the federal government’s COVID-19 relief plan, plus updates on a rezoning request for The ArtsCenter and the town’s monthly food distribution.

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