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On Air Today: North Carolina Botanical Garden

Posted by | Sep 1, 2021 | ,

The 33rd annual Sculpture in the Garden event is nearly here at the North Carolina Botanical Garden! To share details on the preview party and new exhibit, Emily Oglesby and Jordan Wilkins of the garden join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. Listen to learn details about the opening night event, why fall is a popular time to visit the garden and much more.

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On Air Today: Restart the Arts Grant

Posted by | Aug 26, 2021 |

The Restart the Arts Grant aims to help all types of artists and organizations who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ahead of the application period closing next week, Katie Murray of the Orange County Arts Commission joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the grant program and the art industry.

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On Air Today: Caraina Garris of the NC Works Career Center

Posted by | Aug 24, 2021 | ,

As many people are continuing to look for jobs, the NC Works Career Center of Orange County is looking to help! The center is offering several free resources, as well as hosting monthly job fairs at the Europa Center in Chapel Hill. Manager Caraina Garris joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share details on how to get hired at these job fairs and through NC Works.

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On Air Today: The ‘House Us Now’ March

Posted by | Aug 18, 2021 |

Several local organizations are partnering to hold a march demanding more affordable housing on August 28 in Chapel Hill. Yvette Mathews of the Community Empowerment Fund, as well as Delores Bailey of EmPOWERMent Inc., Quinton Harper of the Interfaith Council and Paris Miller-Foushee of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the upcoming event.

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On Air Today: Falyn Owens of NC Wildlife Resources Commission

Posted by | Aug 17, 2021 |

As a mysterious illness affects songbirds in some eastern states, Falyn Owens of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share what is known and what people can look out for.

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On Air Today: Dr. Amir Barzin of UNC

Posted by | Aug 16, 2021 |

Dr. Amir Barzin, who heads up UNC’s Carolina Together Testing Program, joins 97.9 the Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, August 16. He shares details on the university’s public health protocols for the upcoming school year, like COVID-19 testing requirements, vaccination rates and dorm policies.

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