Fire in Carrboro Townhome Community Displaces Family
An overnight fire off Highway 54 left one Carrboro family displaced Friday morning, according to...
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UNC Chancellor Clarifies University’s Role in Silent Sam Settlement Negotiations
UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz shared a message with the campus community Thursday to clarify the...
Read MoreThe 5:00 News: A Call for Transparency and A Campaign Against Confederate Monuments
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell catches you up on the latest local news on Thursday, February 11. A group of UNC faculty is looking for more transparency from university leadership, asking Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz to step down. A new resource aiming to remove and educate about Confederate monuments in North Carolina prepares to launch. And the Town of Carrboro names its new Police Chief.
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Read MoreChapel Hill: The Franklin Street Rush, Council Retreat and A Street Path
Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to catch up on this week’s news around town, including the response to community members rushing Franklin Street on Saturday. Hemminger shares how the UNC and the town are working together to address for the next UNC-Duke game. Plus: main topics at the town council’s recent retreat and a new way to travel around a Chapel Hill neighborhood.
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Collection of UNC Faculty Call for Chancellor Guskiewicz’s Resignation Over Silent Sam Settlement
UPDATE: This story has been updated with statements from UNC, which were issued to the campus...
Read MoreThe 5:00 News: Moves to Phase 3, COVID-19 Variants and Local Climate Projects
97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell has the latest news from around the community and state on Wednesday, February 10. North Carolina announces an update to when Phase 3 of COVID-19 vaccine distribution will begin. Experts say COVID-19 variants should be taken seriously, but vaccines should continue to work. And Orange County approves funding for six project meant to lower local environmental impact.
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Read MoreOrange County: Phase 3 Changes and Efland Station
Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, February 10, to talk about recent local government news. How does North Carolina’s Phase 3 vaccine distribution plans affect Orange County? Plus: Price shares her thoughts on the Efland Station project that is now seeking a new location.
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Orange County Schools to Rename Elementary School With Slaveholder Namesake
An elementary school in Hillsborough is set to see its name change in the coming months. The...
Read MoreThe 5:00 News: A New Executive Order, School Name Change and Pandemic Finances
97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell shares the latest news from around Orange and Chatham County on Tuesday, February 9. North Carolina crosses some grim COVID-19 benchmarks, but continues faster vaccine distribution. A local school drops its name honoring a former slave owner. And the towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro see their finances take smaller hits than expected from the pandemic.
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Read MoreChatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup. She shares details on the upcoming Board of County Commissioners meeting, as well as ongoing vaccination efforts and improvements. Plus: Black History Month events around Chatham and discussions about in-person education.
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