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Speaking of Schools: Deborah Cox, Brian Wasson and Nancy Zeman

Posted by | Mar 28, 2022 |

For the March Teacher Feature, 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell is joined by Carrboro Elementary teacher Deborah Cox, Chapel Hill High School teacher Brian Wasson and the Public School Foundation’s Nancy Zeman. Cox and Wasson share exciting projects they’re doing in the classroom thanks to grants provided by PSF, while Zeman shares ways people can help fund such programs.

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On Air Today: Art Chansky on Carolina-Duke Rivalry

On Air Today: Art Chansky on Carolina-Duke Rivalry

Posted by | Mar 28, 2022 | ,

Long-time Carolina men’s basketball reporter and 97.9 The Hill’s own Art Chansky joins Brighton McConnell to discuss the impending Carolina and Duke men’s basketball match-up with a trip to the national championship on the line.

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On Air Today: Curry Kirkpatrick

Posted by | Mar 25, 2022 | ,

Long-time Sports Illustrated writer and UNC alumnus Curry Kirkpatrick joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell from Philadelphia ahead of the Carolina men’s basketball team’s Sweet 16 match-up with UCLA.

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Stroman on Sports: Carolina Basketball Previews

Posted by | Mar 25, 2022 |

Dr. Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell as she prepares to catch the No. 5 UNC women’s basketball team take on No. 1 South Carolina in Greensboro for the NCAA Tournament. She also delivers her prediction on how the men’s team will fare against UCLA in their own Sweet 16 match-up.

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The 5:00 News: Almost Time for the Sweet 16 Party

Posted by | Mar 25, 2022 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps prepare listeners for double NCAA Tournament action on Friday, March 25. Both UNC men’s and women’s basketball programs are getting ready for the Sweet 16 games. Plus: Chapel Hill advances discussions on redeveloping the site of its police station, CHCCS hopes to move to virtual learning on primary Election Day and more.

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Carrboro: Comprehensive Plan Continues + Earth Hour

Posted by | Mar 25, 2022 |

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, March 25. He brings updates on the OWASA sewer replacement in downtown this weekend, as well as highlights from the Carrboro Town Council meeting. Plus: Seils shares the goals behind Earth Hour, which is coming up on Saturday night.

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The 5:00 News: BOT Meeting, Russia Sanctions and Bus Tracking

Posted by | Mar 24, 2022 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the top local stories of the day on Thursday, March 24. The Chapel Hill Town Council advances the exploration of redevelopment at 828 MLK Boulevard. The UNC Board of Trustees receive an update on voluntary staff turnover and a new research center. A UNC political scientist shares how the U.S. and other countries’ responses to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are or are not making a difference. Plus: patrons are having issues tracking Chapel Hill Transit buses and the Carolina basketball teams are 24 hours away from their Sweet 16 games.

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On Air Today: Fran Castillo on the Dr. Pauli Murray Awards

Posted by | Mar 24, 2022 | ,

With the 32nd annual Pauli Murray Awards set to be presented on Sunday, Chair of the Orange County Human Relations Commission Fran Castillo joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the program.

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Chapel Hill: 828 MLK + Lots of Good News!

Posted by | Mar 24, 2022 |

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, March 24. She discusses highlights from Wednesday’s town council meeting, including the advancement of plans for the future of 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Plus: Hemminger shares details on some recent funding the town is receiving for an affordable housing project and greenway projects.

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