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On Air Today: Jonathan Blaes of NWS Raleigh

Posted by | Jan 14, 2022 |

Ahead of Winter Storm Izzy arriving in North Carolina, meteorologist Jonathan Blaes of the National Weather Service in Raleigh joined 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. He began by sharing what the most recent forecasts on Friday predict for Sunday, and detailed some ways the effects could linger into next week.

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On Air Today: David Routh on UNC’s Campaign for Carolina

Posted by | Jan 13, 2022 |

UNC Vice Chancellor for Development David Routh joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the Campaign for Carolina on Thursday, January 13. With the fundraising effort hitting its ambitious goal a year earlier than anticipated, what comes next? Routh also shares thoughts on what the variety of donations means for the state’s relationship with the university and the vision for these private gifts.

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On Air Today: Chaitra Powell with UNC’s Southern Historical Collection

Posted by | Jan 12, 2022 |

U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield recently announced he is donating his collection of archived documents, photos and materials to UNC’s Wilson Library and its Southern Historical Collection. Curator Chaitra Powell joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss what the donation means and some of the collection’s goals for preserving local (and national) history.

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On Air Today: Matt Gladdek of the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership

Posted by | Jan 6, 2022 |

Executive Director of the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership Matt Gladdek joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the town government’s recent deliberations over requesting control of Franklin Street from the state.

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On Air Today: Dale Edwards of The News of Orange County

Posted by | Jan 3, 2022 |

Dale Edwards, the managing editor for the “News of Orange County” newspaper, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, January 3. He shares updates from the Hillsborough region of the rough weather, as well as details on a recent house fire in a notable property. Plus: Edwards shares some of the Orange County natives and leaders featured in the People of the Year series and what to expect in early 2022 from the paper.

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On Air Today: Ross Martin of Inside Carolina

Posted by | Jan 3, 2022 |

With the 2022 UNC football season now in the books, Ross Martin of Inside Carolina speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about where the program fell short and what questions will need to be answered this offseason.

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On Air Today: Elle Kehres on Burnout + Staffing Shortages in Healthcare

Posted by | Dec 29, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill’s Elle Kehres joins Brighton McConnell to discuss her story about healthcare employees reporting high burnout amid an extended, intensive response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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On Air Today: Aaron Nelson of the Chamber for A Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro

Posted by | Dec 16, 2021 |

The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro recently held its final forum of the Critical Issues Series in 2021. President and CEO of the Chamber Aaron Nelson joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss takeaways from last week’s Legislative Forum and ways to support local businesses around the community this holiday season.

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