Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about the latest news from around the state that affects our community. Plus: updates from Carrboro Town Council’s latest meeting and ways the local government has honored Black History Month.
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A shooting in a Chapel Hill neighborhood in the early hours of Friday morning left one person...
Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills you in on the latest stories from around the community on Thursday, February 25. Carolina Athletics announces a limited number of fans will be able to return to games this spring. Delays in U.S. Census data could have major impacts in North Carolina. And local water agencies prepare for their annual pipe-cleaning.
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Read MoreFollowing the first of the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro’s Critical Issues Series, President Aaron Nelson joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share takeaways from the discussion.
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Read MoreChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the latest news affecting her town, including the impact of North Carolina moving toward eased capacity restrictions. Plus: updates on several items discussed at the Wednesday town council meeting, Black History Month projects on the town’s website and Wegmans opens in the community.
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Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article incorrectly referred to Cameron Park...
Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has the latest news affecting the Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County community, including updates from the state government about easing some COVID-19 capacity limits. Plus: the death of a Chapel Hill firefighter is investigated, the Wegmans supermarket opens its doors and UNC researchers test whether mouthwash will limit the coronavirus’ spread.
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Read MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss her reactions to Governor Roy Cooper’s announcement of North Carolina easing several restrictions in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. She shares the likely county response, as well as updates on vaccination around the community and a popular grocery store opening.
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The Raleigh Police Department is investigating the death of a resident, who served nearly 15 years...
Read More97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell shares the latest details of local news on Tuesday, February 23. The NCDHHS updates its COVID-19 County Alert System. A local school district has water quality issues as it reenters classrooms for the first time in nearly a year. And several UNC athletes earn weekly awards from the ACC.
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