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On Air Today: Triangle Toilet Patrol

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 9, 2022 | On Air Today (PM)

A new Instagram account called triangle_TP is rating the bathrooms of local businesses around the Orange County community. 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell speaks with the account’s creators Ana, Andi and Kate to learn more about its origin and goals.

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

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 7, 2022 | On Air Today (PM)

Managing Editor of the News of Orange County Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, February 7. Edwards shares details on recent stories written about a new venture in a prominent, downtown Hillsborough space, as well as a profile on a bakery that helps young adults get some life experience. Plus: updates on the newspaper’s local scientist series and election coverage.

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On Air Today: Praveena Somasundaram and Hunter Nelson

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 3, 2022 | On Air Today (PM)

This year’s Rivalry Challenge between the Daily Tar Heel and the Chronicle is hitting its final days! Praveena Somasundaram and Hunter Nelson of the Daily Tar Heel join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to talk about the fundraiser, the special edition paper and this weekend’s UNC-Duke game.

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On Air Today: Mimi Chapman with the Coalition for Carolina

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 28, 2022 | On Air Today (PM)

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On Air Today: Marina Blanco of the Duke Lemur Center

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 27, 2022 | On Air Today (PM)

Research published by the Duke Lemur Center about the hibernation patterns and ability of dwarf fat-tailed lemurs recently was featured by the Smithsonian Magazine. Marina Blanco, the author of the report, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share more about her studies and the recognition.

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On Air Today: Pam Herndon of State Farm

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 25, 2022 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored

Pam Herndon of Pam Herndon State Farm Insurance joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, January 25. Herndon chats about Safety Tip Tuesday, her philosophy of being an insurance agent and a big upcoming anniversary for State Farm.

Wonderful Water: Todd Taylor

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 24, 2022 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored

Executive Director of OWASA Todd Taylor joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for the first Wonderful Water of 2022. Taylor shares how the water and sewer agency is adapting to the recent phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as several projects residents should look for through this year.

Sponsored by the Orange Water and Sewer Authority.

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On Air Today: Dr. Abhi Mehrotra of the UNC Medical Center

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 24, 2022 | On Air Today (PM)

With UNC Health implementing a new policy where asymptomatic patrons cannot be COVID-tested in emergency departments, Dr. Abhi Mehrotra of the UNC Medical Center joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to detail how this could help hospitals. Plus: Mehrotra details what the Orange County community should currently keep in mind when visiting emergency rooms.

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On Air Today: Alicia Stemper of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 20, 2022 | On Air Today (PM)

With the Orange County community expecting some more winter weather in the next 48 hours, Alicia Stemper with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office visits 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share how deputies will monitor road conditions and to share a recent poem about winter.

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On Air Today: Jonathan Blaes of NWS Raleigh

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 14, 2022 | On Air Today (PM)

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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