Brighton McConnell

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest news from around our community and the state government on Tuesday, March 2. Governor Roy Cooper announces all of Group 3 in North Carolina will be vaccine-eligible sooner than originally planned. As local districts prepare for in-person instruction, a bill requiring it fails in the state legislature. And new reports show while local unemployment rates are relatively low, North Carolina is still seeing sustained job losses.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has the latest stories from around the community on Monday, March 1. As we enter a new month, a new vaccine option will soon arrive in North Carolina. Orange County prepares to launch a new transportation method for Hillsborough residents. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools parents debate whether to move their children to hybrid instruction. And Walker Kessler steps up to lead UNC men’s basketball to a crucial win.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell wraps up the week with news stories from Friday, February 26. Chapel Hill Police are investigation a shooting in the Glen Lennox neighborhood. Governor Roy Cooper’s new executive order easing capacity restrictions goes into effect. Local health officials urge residents to seek a variety of providers to get vaccinated and UNC women’s basketball is victorious on Senior Night.

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