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The 5:00 News: State Budget Updates, A Trans Tattoo Artist and Football Scheduling

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the top local news stories of Tuesday, June 28. North Carolina legislators are set to unveil their latest budget updates. Reproductive health physicians at Duke share their thoughts on fallout from abortion restrictions across the country. A transgender tattoo artist is breaking down barriers in Carrboro. Plus: the ACC announces major changes to its scheduling of football games and Chapel Hill announces its Fourth of July plans!

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Chatham County Roundup: Ben Rappaport of the Chatham News + Record

Reporter Ben Rappaport of the Chatham News + Record speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, June 28, for the Chatham County Roundup. He shares details on the latest stories he’s been covering for the paper, including an abortion rights rally, a development panel and recent tragedies for the Northwood High community.

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Hillsborough: SCOTUS’ Ruling, Voter Passion and Summer Break

Hillsborough Mayor Pro Temp Matt Hughes speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, June 28. He shares his thoughts on recent abortion rights demonstrations and the state Democratic party’s strategies to use that passion for mid-term elections this fall.

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The 5:00 News: Abortion Access Rallies and Kids’ Vaccines

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings listeners the latest local headlines on Monday, June 27. The trio of Orange County mayors issue a statement in favor of abortion access and against the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling. Dozens of community members gather to demonstrate in favor of women’s health and the right to choose an abortion. A UNC Medical Center doctor explains the reasons to vaccinate children for COVID-19, including the latest age demographic approved. Plus: UNC football is two months away from kick-off and a popular Chapel Hill restaurant is set to hold a pop-up sale.

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Speaking of Schools: Scott Fearrington, Loree Perry and Nancy Zeman

For the June Teacher Feature, two key members of CHCCS’ summer programming join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. Scott Fearrington (CHCCS Director of Community Schools) and Loree Perry (Assistant Director of Child Nutrition for Chartwells) team up with Public School Foundation’s Nancy Zeman to discuss what the district has to offer when school is out.

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On Air Today: Dr. Sasha Deutsch-Link on ALD Trends

UNC Department of Medicine fellow Dr. Sasha Deutsch-Link speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, June 27. She details a new study she co-authored examining how alcohol-associated liver disease and mortality rates not only are on the rise, but accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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On Air Today: Matthew Mauzy and Fred Stipe of South Orange Rescue Squad

Matthew Mauzy and Fred Stipe of the South Orange Rescue Squad join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell ahead of the group’s 50th Anniversary Open House on Saturday!

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The 5:00 News: SCOTUS Overturns Roe v. Wade

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell covers the latest local headlines on Friday, June 24. Local lawmakers and a UNC abortion policy expert sound off on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that abortion access should be decided by state governments. Northwood High School is struck by more tragedies. Duke men’s basketball makes history in the NBA Draft. And UNC football’s new coaches share their thoughts of the team heading into the summer break.

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Carrboro: New Budget and Ending Pride Month 2022

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 24, about the town council’s final meeting of the summer, passing the town budget and an upcoming food truck rodeo.

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On Air Today: Rebecca Kreitzer of UNC’s Department of Public Policy

Associate Professor Rebecca Kreitzer of UNC joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share perspectives on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and scale back federal abortion protection. Plus, Kreitzer details the impacts the ruling will have in North Carolina.

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