Brighton McConnell
Orange County Schools, CHCCS Declare 2-Hour Delay Friday from Winter Weather Forecast
Ahead of overnight winter weather expected to bring precipitation and low temperatures, the Orange County Schools system called for a two-hour delay to operations for Friday.
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‘Who Are We Targeting?’: Unpacking and Examining Impacts of ICE’s N.C. Operations
The Orange County community felt the impact of federal immigration officers’ presence. Weeks later, people are still unpacking their emotions.
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Social Media Reacts to UNC Men’s Basketball’s Gritty Win vs. Kentucky
As UNC men’s basketball snapped a two-game skid to the Kentucky Wildcats, Tar Heel fans and dignitaries quickly took to social media to celebrate.
Read More97.9 The Hill’s “Forum On The Hill” – Preview
The 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro news team are returning with the annual Forum On The Hill the week of Dec. 8! Tune in for 15 panels covering 15 different topics
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Orange County Commissioners Bedford and McKee File for Re-election; Beeman Launches At-Large Bid
The 2026 race for the Orange County Board of Commissioners gained three members in recent days:Â two incumbents and one second-time challenger.
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N.C. State Buries UNC Football Along With The Heels’ 2025 Season — The Carolina Football Hour (Dec. 1, 2025)
UNC ends its season with a blowout loss to N.C. State, 42-19. 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh debrief the game and year.
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French Manufacturer Shares Plans to Relocate U.S. Operations to Hillsborough
Gov. Josh Stein’s office shared the French manufacturing company CITEL is planning on relocating its U.S. business to Hillsborough and will invest $12.5 million in the project.
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