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Durham Police Charge Hillsborough Man in Fatal I-85 Crash

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 20, 2024 | Crime, Safety

Police said a crash along Interstate 85 near the Orange County line led to the death of a Durham man and charges for a Hillsborough resident.

Stroman on Sports: DEI Backlash and The Effect on Athletes

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 17, 2024 | Stroman On Sports

Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, May 17 to talk about the latest hot topic from UNC’s campus: DEI funding being cut.

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Orange County Schools Elementary Teacher Arrested, Suspended Over Peeping Allegations

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 17, 2024 | Crime, Pre-K - 12 Education, Safety

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced a felony peeping charge against a local...

The 5:00 News: A Peeping Teacher, New Library, and Carolina Baseball Win

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 17, 2024 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in for Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 17 and brings listeners the latest local news.

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Carrboro: Mayor’s Bike Ride, Budget Highlights and Police Week

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 17, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell in-studio on Friday, May 17.

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On Air Today: Jeffrey Billman of The Assembly

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 17, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Jeffrey Billman of The Assembly joins 97.9 The Hill on Friday, May 17 to discuss a recent piece on UNC Board of Governors member Woody White.

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Photos: Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Tours Hope Renovations in Carrboro

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 17, 2024 | National, Nonprofit, Photos

Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su swung by Carrboro and visited Hope Renovations during a trip across North Carolina.

UNC Trustees Wrap Up Academic Year Talking DEI Policy, Commencement and Protester Punishments

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 16, 2024 | Higher Education, UNC

The final UNC Board of Trustees meeting for the academic year mixed celebrations with addressing...

CHCCS Board of Education to Weigh High School Block Schedule Options on Thursday

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 16, 2024 | Instagram, Pre-K - 12 Education

The CHCCS Board of Education will consider a major change to its high school schedules at its meeting Thursday night.

Hauser Projected to Win Runoff, Takes Final Orange County Schools Board Seat

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 14, 2024 | Election, Instagram, Local Election Coverage, Pre-K - 12 Education

After falling short by more than 400 votes in March, Bonnie Hauser is projected to win a second...

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