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

Managing Editor of the News of Orange County newspaper Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. He shares updates on the paper’s recent coverage of a private prom celebration for Cedar Ridge High School students, the Orange County Department of Aging and a profile of a long-time reader.

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On Air Today: Stan Ahalt and Rebecca Boyles

As the opioid epidemic continues to worsen across the country, the UNC Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI) and RTI International are set to begin examining data that could ultimately help. 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell speaks with Stan Ahalt of RENCI and Rebecca Boyles of RTI about the groups being awarded $21 million by the National Institutes of Health to better examine patient data for potential solutions.

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On Air Today: Aaron Nelson and Ray Trapp

The Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro hosted a Regional Economic Development Forum on Thursday as part of its Critical Issues Series. President of the chamber Aaron Nelson and Ray Trapp of the Research Triangle Foundation join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share highlights. What’s the current development outlook for the region and what businesses should the community continue to target?

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On Air Today: Tim Crothers

Tim Crothers, co-author of the Roy Williams autobiography ‘Hard Work,’ joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share memories of writing the book with the former UNC head coach. He speaks to the retirement announcement and what insight the book provides into Williams’ upbringing, coaching style and mentality of stepping away from college basketball.

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On Air Today: Gregory Hall of Inside Carolina

Inside Carolina reporter Gregory Hall shares highlights from his recent piece detailing Hubert Davis’ time leading the UNC men’s basketball junior varsity program with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. Plus: updates on the transfer portal and Davis’ recruiting goals this offseason. 

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On Air Today: Chatham 250 Co-Chairs Renee Paschal and Carl Thompson

As Chatham County is set to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding on Saturday, co-chairs Renee Paschal and Carl Thompson share how the next few months of events came together. Plus: they preview what people can expect when driving through downtown Pittsboro tomorrow!

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On Air Today: Congressman David Price

U.S. Representative David Price, who represents Orange County in Congress, speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about two major bills in Washington D.C.: the passed American Rescue Plan and the proposed American Jobs Plan. Plus, Rep. Price shares his takeaways from a recent health panel on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and a town hall on economic recovery.

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On Air Today: Dr. John Baratta

Dr. John Baratta, the director of UNC’s COVID Recovery Clinic, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss how some COVID-19 survivors experience “long haul,” persisting symptoms. He shares how his clinic is helping treat these, as well as how the project came to be.

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