Unused Pipes Lead to Water Quality Problems at a CHCCS Campus
As Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools continues preparation for a wider return to in-person...
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Brighton McConnell
Hillsborough: Crown Act, Transportation Options and A Near Miss
Hillsborough 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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Chapel Hill Man Suspended from USA Gymnastics Following Arrest on Child Sex Crime Charges
The USA Gymnastics program suspended a Chapel Hill man from its ranks as he faces several charges...
Read MoreThe 5:00 News: Catalytic Converters, Vaccine Shipments and Cancer Research Fundraising
97.9 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 MoreSpeaking of Schools: Kathleen Dawson of Orange County Schools
Deputy 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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String of Catalytic Converter Thefts Reported in Orange County During February
UPDATE: The Orange County Sheriff’s Office shared a community update on Wednesday reporting...
Read MoreStroman On Sports: Blue Blood Struggles and the Evolution of One-And-Dones
Dr. 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 MoreThe 5:00 News: 1 Injured in Shooting, Efland Development and School Public Health
97.9 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: Food Distribution, BIPOC Businesses and High School Journalism
Carrboro 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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Winter Weather Slows COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments to NC, Orange County
North Carolina state leaders said Thursday the winter weather experienced in many parts of the country have caused shipping delays to doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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