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Speaking of Schools: Deon Temne of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Posted by | Feb 14, 2022 |

Deon Temne, chair of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools’ Board of Education, speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, February 14. Temne shares a recent tragic event in his family and discusses his goals regarding school safety in the district. Plus: the school board is expected to have an extended discussion about face masks at its meeting on Thursday.

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The 5:00 News: 93 Charges, Mental Health Tools, Spring Sports Underway

Posted by | Feb 11, 2022 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps finish out the week with a look at news on Friday, February 11. Several local law enforcement agencies announce charges against a Durham man who caused car and foot chases on Thursday. An outage briefly knocks out power for several thousand Chapel Hill residents Friday morning. UNC launches a new mental health resources website for its campus community. Plus: several Carolina Athletics programs have their first games of the season this weekend, women’s basketball aims for prime position in the ACC Tournament and a Duke student creates an off-shoot of a popular word game.

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Carrboro: Preparing for Sewer Work, Discussing Affordable Housing

Posted by | Feb 11, 2022 |

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, February 11. He shares details and advice for residents ahead of a long-term sewer repair project by OWASA begins in downtown. Seils also discusses highlights from Tuesday’s town council meeting, which include an in-depth discussion on affordable housing strategy.

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Chapel Hill: Road Safety Measures, New Business and Clear-Cutting Concerns

Posted by | Feb 10, 2022 |

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, February 10. She discusses updates from town staff on bicycle and pedestrian safety measures being implemented along some roads and highlights from the council’s Economic Sustainability Committee. Plus: upcoming Black History Month events and why some trees are being cut down on Homestead Road.

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The 5:00 News: Mebane Shooting, Student Gov and What’s Next for NC

Posted by | Feb 9, 2022 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell gathers local news stories to share on Wednesday, February 9. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is looking into a shooting near Mebane that left two adults and a child injured on Wednesday morning. The county health department announces plans for another N95 mask distribution, this time with more supplies. UNC elects a new student body president and the student government launches a fundraising campaign. Plus: UNC men’s basketball survives a tight road game.

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