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

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 9, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

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

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 8, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

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

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

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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On Air Today: Art Chansky Instant Reactions to Hubert Davis’ Hire

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

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On Air Today: Lucky to be Local

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

Anna Griffin and Nicki Harris join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share details about the ongoing Lucky to be Local promotion and its major prize pack!

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On Air Today: Dale Edwards

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

Managing Editor of the News of Orange County Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share some of his newspaper’s latest stories, including the recent tornado coverage. Plus: a Hillsborough logo is sweeping through the community and the Orange County Historical Museum prepares for a new exhibit.

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On Air Today: Dr. Michael Walden and Aaron Nelson

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 25, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro held its latest forum in its Current Issues Series on Thursday, this one with a focus on the economy.

Dr. Michael Walden, the guest speaker, and President of the Chamber Aaron Nelson joined 97.9 the Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss major takeaways from the forum, like the country’s economic outlook and why the regional economy is poised to fully rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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On Air Today: Greg Barnes of Inside Carolina

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 22, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

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

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 19, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

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.