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On Air Today: Dale Edwards of The News of Orange

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 29, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

Managing Editor Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, November 29, to talk about some recent stories shared in The News of Orange County. Edwards details a profile on a local candle-maker, an exhibit including Kizzmekia Corbett and an upcoming gingerbread house showcase.

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On Air Today: Amy Armbruster and Kat Reach for Wonderful Water

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 17, 2021 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored

As OWASA prepares for its Care to Share Day, the agency’s Sustainability Program Coordinator Amy Armbruster and Hope Renovation’s Kat Reach join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for Wonderful Water. Armbruster shares details on the importance of the community’s donations when helping low-income residents behind on water bills, as well as how Hope Renovation helps build more sustainable water systems in homes.

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On Air Today: Bob Wise and the Hunt Institute

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 16, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

A new report from the Hunt Institute, called the COVID Constituency, highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on schools and concerns around the education community. Former West Virginia Governor and education policy advocate Bob Wise joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the report and its suggestions for action.

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On Air Today: Julia Stamey and Jackson Campbell for ‘Fix’

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 12, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

Ahead of the North Carolina premiere of “Fix,” an indie musical film created and shot in Chapel Hill, co-producer Julia Stamey and actor Jackson Campbell join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share more about the movie.

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On Air Today: Melissa Driver Beard with CORA Food Pantry

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 10, 2021 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored

As CORA Food Pantry holds its annual Holiday Food Drive, Executive Director Melissa Driver Beard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to talk about the local need during the holiday season and the pantry’s upcoming Turkey Tuesday.

On Air Today: Courtney Banghart of UNC Women’s Basketball

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 5, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

With the 2021-22 season tipping off next week, head coach of UNC women’s basketball Courtney Banghart joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She details her plans coming into her third season with the program, including the excitement around her talented freshman class and transfer additions.

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On Air Today: Elle Kehres on the UNC Trustees + Mental Health

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 4, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill Assistant News Director Elle Kehres speaks with Brighton McConnell about the UNC Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, November 4, which featured a presentation about mental health struggles on campus.

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On Air Today: Rebecca Tippett of Carolina Demography

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 4, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

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

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 1, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

Managing Editor Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to talk about some recent stories shared in the News of Orange County newspaper. He details the election coverage in Hillsborough, as well as some news regarding the paper’s home in the town and expanded sports coverage.

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On Air Today: Katie Murray on the Plein Air Paint Out

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 28, 2021 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored

The Orange County Arts Commission is one week away from its Paint it Orange Plein Air Paint Out. Director of the commission Katie Murray joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the event, the wet paint sale following it and much more happening around the local arts community.

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