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On Air Today: Greg Barnes of Inside Carolina

Where does Carolina men’s basketball stand after the program’s season ended this weekend? Inside Carolina’s Greg Barnes joined 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell discuss challenges from the year, the news of Walker Kessler’s transfer and the outlook for the 2021-2022 season.

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On Air Today: Heidi Kim of the UNC Asian American Center

The Asian American community is grappling with increased violence and racism toward them over the last year, recently emphasized by the shooting of eight people in Atlanta, Georgia. Director of the UNC Asian American Center Heidi Kim joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss what Asian Americans have experienced in the last year and to share some resources the center offers to the community.

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On Air Today: Caroline Valand and Tim Parker on NC Traffic Stops

Caroline Valand of the Governor’s Crime Commission and Tim Parker of the Criminal Justice Analysis Center speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about a new report from the Department of Public Safety. The pair discuss the third and final part of a series on North Carolina traffic stops, which highlights how often police searched vehicles when pulled over and what drivers experienced more searches than others.

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On Air Today: Dale Edwards of The News of Orange

Dale Edwards, the managing editor of the News of Orange, speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about some recent stories from the Hillsborough and Efland region, including the change of Thomas Ruffin Street and the community’s rally behind a Hillsborough employee who lost his house.

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On Air Today: Theo Letman of Orange County Transportation

With the launch of the new Mobility On Demand program, some Orange County residents have a new option to move around the community. Orange County Transportation Services Director Theo Letman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share details on the pilot program.

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On Air Today: Lindsey Bailey for Safety Tip Tuesdays

Lindsay Bailey of Safe Kids of Orange County and Safe Kids of Chatham County joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss a new series her organizations are putting on: “Safety Tip Tuesdays”!

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Wonderful Water: Monica Dodson of OWASA

On this month’s ‘Wonderful Water,’ 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell is joined by Monica Dodson, the OWASA Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Recycling Manager. She shares updates on the service agency’s annual wastewater treatment report card.

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