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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by | May 18, 2022 | ,

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, May 17th.  She discussed Chatham County elections, recent budget hearings, and last Saturday’s lynching memorial remembrance.

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Hillsborough: Elections, Budgets, Feedback

Posted by | May 18, 2022 |

Hillsborough Mayor Jen Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnel on Tuesday, May 17th.   She discussed election day, the town’s proposed budget, the Comprehensive Sustainability Plan, and more.

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The 5:00 News: Local Government Meetings, Renaming Campus Buildings, Remembering Victims in Chatham

Posted by | May 16, 2022 |

The 5 o’clock news from May 16th.  Andrew Stuckey covers local government meetings, remembering victims of Chatham County lynchings, and an Ava Pukatch story about renaming campus building at UNC.

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Speaking of Schools: Carrie Doyle of Orange County Schools

Posted by | May 16, 2022 |

Chair of the Orange County Schools Board of Education Carrie Doyle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, May 16. She discusses recent budget reviews and feedback shared to county commissioners, as well as several student achievements as the year is coming to a close.

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The 5:00 News: New Police Chief, New Water Rate and An Elusive Third Title

Posted by | May 13, 2022 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps wrap up the work-week by sharing local news stories on Friday, May 13. UNC names a new police chief and holds a rededication ceremony for two buildings’ new namesakes. OWASA is proposing a 16 percent increase on rates. Governor Roy Cooper helps announce a major broadband deal. Plus: UNC baseball continues to roll and women’s lacrosse prepares to make another run to capture the program’s third championship.

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Carrboro: Comprehensive Plan, Bike Month and Live Music

Posted by | May 13, 2022 |

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, May 13, and discusses the final stages of the town’s comprehensive plans. Plus: updates on several Bike Month events and the return of the Freight Train Blues series!

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Chapel Hill: Review Process + Remembering Miriam Thompson

Posted by | May 12, 2022 |

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, May 12th.  She discussed the Chapel Hill Town Council’s work session this week, which included conversations about expediting review processes, remembering Chapel Hill resident Miriam Thompson, and more. 

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