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Stroman on Sports: UNC Prepares to Take On UVA
Dr. Deb Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to preview this weekend’s men’s basketball game between UNC and Virginia. She shares thoughts on the team’s recent step back in following coronavirus protocols, as well as the reasons games are still played amid the pandemic.
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Read MoreCarrboro: Rogers Road, A New Police Chief and Valentine’s Day Options
Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to wrap up this week’s Conversations with the Mayors. Lavelle shares updates from the most recent town council meeting, including some zoning updates for Rogers Road, and previews next week’s meeting. Plus: a new police chief is announced and what kind of Valentine’s Day options are around town?
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Jennifer Gill and Quinton Harper of Inter-Faith Council
The Inter-Faith Council in our community recently opened a brand new building in Carrboro. IFC’s Jennifer Gill and Quinton Harper join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share how the virtual opening of the building went and what new elements it brings to IFC’s community service.
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Hillsborough Residents Working to Change Name of Thomas Ruffin Street
Some Hillsborough residents are petitioning for a town street name to be changed from honoring a...
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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...
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