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The 5:00 News: Lisa Price, Title IX and a Retiring K-9

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 23, 2022 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell delivers the latest local news on Thursday, June 23. Lisa Price, a longtime community advocate and wife of Congressman David Price, passes away. Authorities are investigating two different shootings in the community. A vote to legalize sports betting in North Carolina fails. Plus: a UNC Police K-9 officer hangs up his leash and the Carolina Beekeeping Club is teaching students how to get started in the industry.

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Chapel Hill: Honoring the Lee’s, Lisa Price and Development Visions

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 23, 2022 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, June 23, to share her thoughts on several pieces of town news. She reflects on the death of Lisa Price, shares takeaways from Monday’s ceremony honoring the Lee family and spreads word of Food for Students.

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The 5:00 News: Passing Budgets, Gun Violence and HBCUs

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 22, 2022 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local government, UNC and business news on Wednesday, June 22.

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Orange County: Passing the Budget, Tabling the Picketing Ordinance

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 22, 2022 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renée Price joined 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 22. She shares highlights from Tuesday’s board meeting, which included passing a new budget for the next fiscal year and discussions of protests near school property. Plus: Price shares highlights from a weekend full of ceremonies and events.

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KIDSQ: TV Characters as Best Friends

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 22, 2022 | KidsQ

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The 5:00 News: Honoring the Lee’s, Freedom Riders and Landing Pete Nance

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 21, 2022 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings listeners the latest local news on Tuesday, June 21, after a long weekend. Chapel Hill honors Howard and Lillian Lee, dedicating a building and breaking town tradition. Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents flood to a Juneteenth event. COVID-19 vaccines are now available for the youngest population and North Carolina shares where they can be found. Plus: UNC men’s basketball adds a top transfer portal target and a longtime Carolina legend dies at 89 years old.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh on Pete Nance Joining UNC Basketball

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 21, 2022 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell is joined by sports reporter Michael Koh, who discusses the news of forward Pete Nance joining the UNC men’s basketball program. He shares thoughts on how Nance fits with the current Tar Heel roster and the expectations awaiting Carolina in the fall.

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Hillsborough: Train Station, Skate Park, Justice and Freedom

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 21, 2022 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, June 21. She details her experience at a ceremony Friday recognizing civil rights activists from 1947, as well as attending an event on Juneteenth. Plus: Weaver details some of the longer-term projects included in the town’s recently-passed annual budget.