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Speaking of Schools: Dr. Nyah Hamlett of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Posted by | Mar 14, 2022 |

Dr. Nyah Hamlett, Superintendent of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for Speaking of Schools this week. She shares the latest approaches to masking around the district, as well as some work on the framework for racial equity improvement. Plus: Hamlett discusses potential disruptions from the Estes Drive Connectivity Project being constructed and an exciting performance at East Chapel Hill High School!

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On Air Today: Billy Judson and Derek Miller

Posted by | Mar 14, 2022 | ,

As warmer weather is returning, so will outdoor gatherings with cooking and grilling. Billy Judson, the Chatham County Fire Marshal, and Derek Miller, a nurse education specialist with the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center, join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. Each share important tips and statistics regarding burn injuries as part of our Safety Tip Tuesday series.

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The 5:00 News: A New Dean, An Expanded State Park and 828 MLK

Posted by | Mar 11, 2022 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps finish the week with local news stories on Friday, March 11. The former UNC Vice Chancellor for Research takes responsibility and shares some explanation of his recent plagiarism on a funding application. The UNC journalism school hires a new dean. The Chapel Hill Town Council is renewing development discussions at the 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard property. Eno River State Park is expanding further into Hillsborough thanks to a deal. Plus: UNC men’s basketball wins handily over Virginia and heads to the ACC Tournament semi-finals.

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Stroman on Sports: Brittney Griner and ACC Men’s Tourney

Posted by | Mar 11, 2022 |

Dr. Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, March 11 to discuss Brittney Griner’s detainment in Russia and UNC men’s basketball’s performance so far in the ACC Tournament.

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Carrboro: Supporting Ukraine, Celebrating Creeks

Posted by | Mar 11, 2022 |

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, March 11 to discuss recent stories around the town. Seils shares highlights from Tuesday’s Town Council meeting as well as details on his Invasive Species Awareness Week proclamation. Plus: the mayor brings an update on the OWASA sewer work in town this weekend.

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The 5:00 News: State of Emergency, Eno River State Park and ACC Tourney

Posted by | Mar 10, 2022 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the top news stories of Thursday, March 10. Orange County announces an end date for its state of emergency. The Eno River State Park might expand into Historic Downtown Hillsborough. Congressman David Price shares thoughts on the war in Ukraine and its impact on democracy. The Triangle arts community prepares for the Big Night In for the Arts fundraiser. Plus: UNC men’s basketball prepares for the ACC Tournament.

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Chapel Hill: Homelessness, UNC and COVID Updates + The Big Win

Posted by | Mar 10, 2022 |

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, March 10. She discusses the latest around the town government like the lifting of the mask mandate, highlights from last night’s town council meeting and the upcoming Creek Week.

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The 5:00 News: ATV Theft Arrest, 203 Project Updates and Creek Week

Posted by | Mar 9, 2022 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell details the latest news stories on Wednesday, March 9, including breaking news from UNC’s campus. Plus: an arrest is made in the missing ATVs case, the 203 Project’s cost continues to rise, Orange County prepares for Creek Week and UNC’s baseball team is given its second loss of the season.

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Orange County: Next Steps in Response and Creek Week

Posted by | Mar 9, 2022 |

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, March 9. She talks about the rescinded mask mandate and what the community can do to continue adjusting to living with COVID-19. Plus: Price shares details on the Creek Week initiative beginning this weekend and the Big Night In for the Arts fundraiser on Thursday!

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On Air Today: Carol Dannenhoffer for Safety Tip Tuesdays

Posted by | Mar 9, 2022 | ,

In the latest edition of our Safety Tip Tuesdays conversations series, Carol Dannenhoffer of the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell.

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