The 5:00 News: Early Voting, LDOC, Broadband and G.G. Jackson
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the local news headlines from a busy Wednesday, April 27.
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Orange County: Broadband, School Priorities and ‘Enjoying Life’
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 27, 2022 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
Chair of the Orange County Commissioner Renée Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, April 27. She discusses the county’s new agreement to dramatically expand broadband access in the rural parts of Orange County and previews Thursday’s meeting with the local school districts.
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Read MoreKIDSQ: Introducing…Andrew Stuckey!
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 27, 2022 | KidsQ
New 97.9 The Hill on-air talent Andrew Stuckey joins Brighton McConnell to answer this week’s KIDSQ: what are two surprising foods that you think taste good together?
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News: Candidates vs. Parties, The Rammys and Senior Traditions
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 26, 2022 | The 5:00 News
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell details the latest local news on Tuesday, April 26, including a missing persons case, key local government meetings and several end-of-year traditions at UNC.
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Read MoreChatham County Roundup: Ben Rappaport and Victoria Johnson
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 26, 2022 | Chatham County Roundup, Chatham County Roundup
Ben Rappaport and Victoria Johnson of the Chatham News + Record join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup! Rappaport shares information on a recent groundbreaking in Pittsboro, while Johnson previews the paper’s latest print edition of La Voz de Chatham.
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Read MoreHillsborough: Utilities Infrastructure, Town Offices and Handmade Parade
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 26, 2022 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, April 26 about recent town news. She details items from Monday’s town board meeting, shares information on town offices reopening to the public and previews the Handmade Parade.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News: Local Government Meetings + Road to Recovery
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 25, 2022 | The 5:00 News
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell delivers the local news headlines of Monday, April 25, including a busy week forecasted for local elected bodies.
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Read MoreSpeaking of Schools: Kim Jones, LaTekka Lewis and Madeline Blobe
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 25, 2022 | Speaking of Schools
New teaching chairs Kim Jones and LaTekka Lewis are joined by 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and the Public School Foundation’s Madeline Blobe to discuss their experiences teaching within the CHCCS district.
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Read MoreStroman on Sports: Jay Wright’s Retirement + Wimbledon’s Stance
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 22, 2022 | Stroman On Sports
Dr. Debby Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 22, to chat about recent sports headlines, including Villanova’s head coach stepping down and Russian athletes being barred from a prestigious event.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News: New UNC School, Masking Advice and Tennis Updates
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 22, 2022 | The 5:00 News
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps close out the work week with local news on Friday, April 22. UNC announces an update on mental health efforts from university leadership. A School of Data Science is set to be launched in the next academic year. A Duke infectious disease expert shares thoughts on masking while traveling. Plus: UNC women’s lacrosse picks up a big win while tennis plays in the ACC Championships.
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