Fran Castillo, the chair of the Orange County Human Relations Commission, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share details about the upcoming 31st Annual Pauli Murray Awards. Plus, she shares how community members can nominate others to be recognized for their social justice activity!
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Read MoreChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joined 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss everything happening around her town on Thursday, February 4. The town council is preparing for a virtual retreat. Chapel Hill earns funding from the county on several projects to lower environmental impact. Plus: Black History Month, some proposed development and UNC’s plans for in-person learning.
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Read MoreWe’re halfway through the week, and 97.9 the Hill’s Brighton McConnell has the latest news from around the community for Wednesday, February 3. North Carolina sees a sharp increase in its daily case count, setting a new record. Duke University shares research showing moratoria on utility shutoffs and evictions prevented some virus spread. And a new apartment complex begins construction in Chapel Hill.
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Read MoreOrange County Commissioner Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss some of the agenda items of Tuesday’s board meeting. Several important task forces and groups saw appointments, while a local legend with ties to 97.9 The Hill also got recognized. Plus: Price shares details on this year’s Dr. Pauli Murray Awards being organized by the county.
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Read MoreFor this week’s Kids Question, 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell is joined by Jack Carmichael and Ali Evans to discuss what is the best season in each year.
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Construction recently began on long-standing plans to bring new apartments to a site along Ephesus...
Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has the latest news from around the community and state on Tuesday, February 2. North Carolina leaders urge school districts to begin offering some form of in-person learning to all students, a shift in guidance. The UNC community, including the Faculty Council, rallies around the Campus Y following racist vandalism. And UNC System leadership settles a lawsuit from Daily Tar Heel’s parent company against potential open meeting law violations.
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Read MoreChatham News + Record reporter Lars Dolder joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss several stories he’s been writing on the community. Mass vaccination events have helped several community members get the latest protection against COVID-19. Plus: a Chatham neighborhood has started a petition that’s gaining support and jury trials in the county have several hurdles because of the pandemic.
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Read MoreHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joined 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss recent news in Hillsborough for Conversations with the Mayors. She shared reactions to new state guidance on in-person learning for schools, as well as news on the town’s historic district design guidelines.
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The UNC System settled an ongoing lawsuit with the parent company of the Daily Tar Heel newspaper...
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