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On Air Today: Lucky to be Local
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 5, 2021 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored
Anna Griffin and Nicki Harris join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share details about the ongoing Lucky to be Local promotion and its major prize pack!
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Dale Edwards
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 29, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)
Managing Editor of the News of Orange County Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share some of his newspaper’s latest stories, including the recent tornado coverage. Plus: a Hillsborough logo is sweeping through the community and the Orange County Historical Museum prepares for a new exhibit.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Dr. Michael Walden and Aaron Nelson
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 25, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)
The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro held its latest forum in its Current Issues Series on Thursday, this one with a focus on the economy.
Dr. Michael Walden, the guest speaker, and President of the Chamber Aaron Nelson joined 97.9 the Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss major takeaways from the forum, like the country’s economic outlook and why the regional economy is poised to fully rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Greg Barnes of Inside Carolina
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 22, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)
Where does Carolina men’s basketball stand after the program’s season ended this weekend? Inside Carolina’s Greg Barnes joined 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell discuss challenges from the year, the news of Walker Kessler’s transfer and the outlook for the 2021-2022 season.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Heidi Kim of the UNC Asian American Center
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 19, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)
The Asian American community is grappling with increased violence and racism toward them over the last year, recently emphasized by the shooting of eight people in Atlanta, Georgia. Director of the UNC Asian American Center Heidi Kim joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss what Asian Americans have experienced in the last year and to share some resources the center offers to the community.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 18, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)
Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to talk storm safety as the community enters a tornado watch.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Caroline Valand and Tim Parker on NC Traffic Stops
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 16, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)
Caroline Valand of the Governor’s Crime Commission and Tim Parker of the Criminal Justice Analysis Center speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about a new report from the Department of Public Safety. The pair discuss the third and final part of a series on North Carolina traffic stops, which highlights how often police searched vehicles when pulled over and what drivers experienced more searches than others.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Dale Edwards of The News of Orange
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 15, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)
Dale Edwards, the managing editor of the News of Orange, speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about some recent stories from the Hillsborough and Efland region, including the change of Thomas Ruffin Street and the community’s rally behind a Hillsborough employee who lost his house.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Theo Letman of Orange County Transportation
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 12, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)
With the launch of the new Mobility On Demand program, some Orange County residents have a new option to move around the community. Orange County Transportation Services Director Theo Letman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share details on the pilot program.
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