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The 5:00 News: Diversity at UNC, Dooring, and The Draft
Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 2, 2022 | The 5:00 News
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell catches listeners up on local news stories on Monday, May 2. The UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media faces renewed criticism of its diversity. OWASA announces a return to normal late fee collections and service disconnections. Chapel Hill is considering enacting a dooring ordinance for better bicyclist safety. Plus: UNC women’s lacrosse survives a nail-biter and several Tar Heels are taken in the NFL Draft!
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Dale Edwards of The News of Orange County
Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 2, 2022 | On Air Today (PM)
Managing Editor of “The News of Orange County” newspaper Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, May 2. He shares perspective about the recent broadband expansion announcement in rural Orange County, as well as details on a lawsuit around a set of Hillsborough apartments.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Jeremy and Jennifer Salemson of CIMG Residential Mortgage
Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 2, 2022 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored
Jeremy and Jennifer Salemson of CIMG Residential Mortgage in Chapel Hill join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, May 2. The pair discuss their business’ 25th anniversary, what sets it apart from other lending services and several ways they’re celebrating within the community.
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Read MoreStroman on Sports: Next Steps for NIL
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 29, 2022 | Stroman On Sports
Dr. Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the news of Miami men’s basketball player Isaiah Wong reportedly holding out for more NIL compensation before playing for the Hurricanes. She shares her reactions, as well as takeaways from year 1 of athletes’ profiting from name, image and likeness.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News: Professor Sanction, Broadband Expansion and Lacrosse
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 29, 2022 | The 5:00 News
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell closes out the work-week with top local news stories on Friday, April 29.
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Read MoreCarrboro: New Development, Parking Updates and Bike Month!
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 29, 2022 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 29 to close out the week. He shares updates from Tuesday’s town council meeting, including a first-look at a potential new development and takeaways from a parking study.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News: Early Voting, ‘Tarred Healing’ and The NFL Draft
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 28, 2022 | The 5:00 News
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell takes listeners around the local news headlines on Thursday, April 28.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Aaron Nelson of the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 28, 2022 | On Air Today (PM)
President and CEO of the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro Aaron Nelson joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share the chamber’s primary election resources.
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Read MoreChapel Hill: Affordable Housing, 828 MLK and Bike Month
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 28, 2022 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
