Chair of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners Mike Dasher speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on this week’s Chatham County Roundup. The two discuss agenda items from the latest board meeting, which included updates on the county’s recent ransomware attack, and ongoing coronavirus vaccination efforts.
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As Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools continues preparation for a wider return to in-person...
Read MoreHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about recent news from around her town. She shares updates from the Board of Commissioners’ recent work session, which saw the town adopt language from the Crown Act. Plus: a new transportation option for Orange County residents could significantly help Hillsborough mobility.
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The USA Gymnastics program suspended a Chapel Hill man from its ranks as he faces several charges...
Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest stories from around the Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County Community on Monday, February 22. Orange County Sheriff’s Office reports the latest in a recent string of catalytic converter thefts. The Chapel Hill Police Department reveals the name of a shooting victim. And an initiative aims to use UNC and Duke fans’ rivalry to help fundraise for cancer research.
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Read MoreDeputy Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Dawson joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to talk about recent news from the Orange County Schools district. She shares updates on preparation for in-person learning, as students’ orientation begins this week. Plus: educators’ emotions on being prioritized in Group 3 of vaccine distribution and reasoning behind the Cameron Park Elementary School’s name being changed.
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UPDATE: The Orange County Sheriff’s Office shared a community update on Wednesday reporting...
Read MoreDr. Debby Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss why the blue blood programs of college basketball are experiencing downturns. Plus: how much could the new NBA G-League Ignite team affect the future of one-and-done players in college basketball?
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Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest stories from around our community on Friday, February 19, including breaking news of gun violence in Chapel Hill. Plus: the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education gains a new member and community members in Efland reflect on what went wrong for the Efland Station development.
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Read MoreCarrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joined 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to wrap up the week with news from around her town. She shared updates on the town council’s weekly meeting, as well as details on an upcoming business roundtable and several proclamations she’s made in the last few days.
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