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Climate Thursday: Ashley Ward on NY Climate Week, American Climate Corps

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 21, 2023 | Climate Thursdays

Duke University’s Ashley Ward speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, September 21 as she returns from a week-long climate summit

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Chapel Hill: Extending Water and Sewer…And Celebrating Public Art!

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 21, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for an interview on Thursday, September 21.

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Chatham County Roundup: Public Health Director Mike Zelek

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 20, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Mike Zelek, the director of the Chatham County Public Health Department, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on-air on Wednesday, September 20.

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The 5:00 News: State Budget Updates, Tailei Qi and Coaches Polls

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 20, 2023 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell hosts the show on Wednesday, September 20, and shares some of the latest local news stories from the area.

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Orange County: School Safety, The Future of NC-54 and Climate Action Feedback

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 20, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, September 20.

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On Air Today: Amalia Pica of “Drawn to Explain”

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 20, 2023 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored

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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 19, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 19th. She discussed a plan to redistrict the county commissioners for future elections. She also discussed the distribution of ARPA funds. She concluded by previewing the Chatham County Fair, one of the last remaining black organized fairs in the nation.

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Hillsborough: Hog Day, Priorities for the Year, Utility Upgrades

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 19, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 19th. She discussed the results of Hillsborough’s Hog Day celebration from last weekend. She also highlighted her priorities for the remainder of her term as mayor. She also discussed the challenges surrounding several utilities upgrades in the town, and previewed some upcoming community events.

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The 5:00 News – Memorial Vandalized, “Free Tez Walker,” and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 18, 2023 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear of a memorial for slain teens vandalized in rural Orange County. The UNC Faculty Council recently met for the first time since the tragic shooting at the end of August. Coronato Pizza in Carrboro is closing due to health concerns from the cigar bar next door. In sports, fans chanted “Free Tez Walker” during UNC’s win over Minnesota in Football over the weekend. All of that and more is covered in the 5:00 news.

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Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Board Chair Rani Dasi

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 18, 2023 | Speaking of Schools

Chair of the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board Rani Dasi spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 18th. She discussed the start of the school year, including the need to go into “Secure Mode’ twice during the first three weeks of the school year. She also discussed other aspects of the school year beginning, and the recent state testing data made available from the state department of education. She also discussed the challenges of implementing some of the new state laws regarding public education.

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