KIDSQ: The Perfect Picnic
97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Ali Evans team up to chew on this week’s KIDSQ: what would you pack for a perfect picnic?
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The 5:00 News: A Bank Robbery, Comfort with Masking and Democracy
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 8, 2022 | The 5:00 News
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings listeners the latest in local news on Tuesday, March 8. Chapel Hill Police are investigating a bank robbery. Orange County moves into its optional masking phase of the pandemic, with UNC students sharing their concerns and excitement. Chapel Hill announces the next step in the Estes Drive Connectivity Project is set to begin next week. Plus: UNC’s Chancellor discusses promoting democracy on campus and Hubert Davis sheds light on a controversy around a handshake.
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Read MoreChatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 8, 2022 | Chatham County Roundup, Chatham County Roundup
On this week’s Chatham County Roundup, Chair of the county commissioners Karen Howard speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She discusses the recent shifts to optional masking in county buildings and the pattern of recent board meetings. Plus: Howard shares discussions of how Chatham can work to address the affordable housing gap and homelessness.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Big Night In for the Arts
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 8, 2022 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored
The Big Night In for the Arts is back for another year of fundraising for the Triangle’s arts community! Katie Murray of the Orange County Arts Commission and Cheryl Chamblee of the Chatham Arts Council join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share details about Thursday night’s telecast, which aims to raise money for the arts industry as we emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Read MoreHillsborough: Levels of Masking, Daniel Boone Village and Tourism Grants
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 8, 2022 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, March 8. She shares her expectations for the community as it transitions to this new period of optional masking in the pandemic. Plus: details on a change at the Daniel Boone Village site and opportunities for local businesses to get grants.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News: Redistricting, Masks Off and UNC Upsets Duke
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 7, 2022 | The 5:00 News
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the top headlines on Monday, March 7, including the latest projects of how redistricting in North Carolina affects each party and UNC men’s basketball reaping rewards of their win over Duke.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Dale Edwards of The News of Orange County
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 7, 2022 | On Air Today (PM)
Managing Editor of the News of Orange County Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, March 7. He shares details of recent stories covering the mask mandate being scaled back, a local landmark being moved and a well-traveled goat.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Cat French and Nora Spencer
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 7, 2022 | On Air Today (PM)
As we turn our 2022 Community Calendars from January and February, Cat French and Nora Spencer join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss their inclusion on the calendar. The pair share how their organizations, Catherine French Design and Hope Renovations, are partners in trade but also in promoting women in construction.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News: Filing Period Closes, The ArtsCenter and UNC WBB
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 4, 2022 | The 5:00 News
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares a variety of news stories on Friday, March 4 to close out the work week. The filing period closes for North Carolina’s primary elections. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is going with a more gradual masking transition than the other local school district. The ArtsCenter in Carrboro is shifting plans for its future home, as well as welcomes new leaders. Plus: UNC women’s basketball loses a dramatic game in the ACC Tournament, while men’s basketball prepares for the regular season finale at Duke.
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Read MoreStroman on Sports: Tar Heel Basketball
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 4, 2022 | Stroman On Sports
Dr. Debbie Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss UNC women’s basketball’s tough loss at the ACC Tournament, as well as to preview Saturday’s showdown between men’s basketball and Duke.
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