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Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue

Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 8th.  He discussed his decision to retire from the police force, the legacy he’s leaving behind, and what comes next for him and the department. 

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Wonderful Water – Conservation & Irrigation

Mary Tiger from OWASA and Chris Liloia from the North Carolina Botanical Garden spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, June 7th.  They discussed water conservation and irrigation systems.

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On Air Today: Bill Horner III on Siler City + ‘Unity 2022’ Bloc

Publisher and editor of the Chatham News + Record Bill Horner III speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, May 11. He details a recent piece covering a quartet of first-time candidates running for Siler City town government, a millionaire supporter and sweeping (but potentially plagiarized) promises.

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Wonderful Water: Stephen Winters

Stephen Winters, Director of Finance and Customer Service for OWASA joined 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on May 9th.  He previewed an upcoming budget public hearing and shared how the annual budget affects the community.

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

Managing Editor of “The News of Orange County” newspaper Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, May 2. He shares perspective about the recent broadband expansion announcement in rural Orange County, as well as details on a lawsuit around a set of Hillsborough apartments.

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On Air Today: Jeremy and Jennifer Salemson of CIMG Residential Mortgage

Jeremy and Jennifer Salemson of CIMG Residential Mortgage in Chapel Hill join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, May 2. The pair discuss their business’ 25th anniversary, what sets it apart from other lending services and several ways they’re celebrating within the community.

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

President and CEO of the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro Aaron Nelson joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share the chamber’s primary election resources.

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