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Chapel Hill: Safety Measures, COVID Mitigation and Hosting Duke

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 3, 2022 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, February 3. She shares highlights from Wednesday’s work session of town council, including discussions of re-striping West Franklin Street to include a bike lane. Hemminger also shares her thoughts on pedestrian + bicyclist safety and the dynamic between the town and NCDOT. Plus: Orange County sees a run on N95 masks.

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The 5:00 News: Oral Arguments, Chatham County’s Board Appointment and an OT Win

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 2, 2022 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has the latest local news stories from Orange County on Wednesday, February 2. North Carolina’s Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the lawsuit affecting the state’s primary elections. Local governments in the county meet to kick off a busy February. Orange County School Board members explain their support for three books that were challenged by a local parent. Plus: Chatham County’s Board of Commissioners is set to select a new member and UNC men’s basketball wins a wild one in Louisville.

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Orange County: Behavioral Health Efforts and Richard Whitted

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 2, 2022 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, February 2. She brings highlights from Tuesday’s board meeting, which include discussions around how to better help those in crisis and whether the county can regulate violent gatherings. Plus: Price shares some thoughts on news from the local school district and early events around the county for Black History Month.

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KIDSQ: What’s Your Lucky Number?

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 2, 2022 | KidsQ

97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Ali Evans team up to answer this week’s KIDSQ: what is your lucky number and how did you choose it?

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The 5:00 News: Backing Books, Planning Ahead and Educating on Governance

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 1, 2022 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell details several local news headlines on Tuesday, February 1. Orange County authorities charge one man in connection to a string of break-ins at residences and construction sites. The Orange County Schools Board of Education votes to keep three books in its library despite challenges from a parent. CHCCS is preparing to build a new strategic plan. Plus: the Coalition for Carolina gets its bearings and UNC men’s basketball hits the road.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 1, 2022 | Chatham County Roundup, Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for the Chatham County Roundup on Tuesday, February 1. Howard shares details on the upcoming decision for the board to appoint a new member for District 4. Plus: details on potential mask distribution efforts, why the county is seeking advisory board volunteers and upcoming events honoring Black History Month.

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Hillsborough: Right to Read and Black History Month

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 1, 2022 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, February 1. Weaver shares her thoughts on the Orange County School Board’s decision to retain three books in their high school libraries despite a request from a parent. She also discusses the first anniversary of the town’s non-discrimination ordinance and places community members can keep an eye out for Black History Month events.

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The 5:00 News: A Run on Masks, Walmart Thefts and Good UNC Basketball Vibes

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 31, 2022 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the local news headlines on Monday, January 31. Orange County’s health department quickly runs out of free N95 masks. Several local law enforcement jurisdictions are investigating a pair of thefts at local Walmart stores. Two of the wolf-dogs at Orange County Animal Services find a new home. Plus: UNC men’s basketball drops 100 points on NC State and a UNC experts helps share ways to make resolutions more attainable.

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Speaking of Schools: Mary Peres-Da-Silva, Sarita Allen and Christine Cotton

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 31, 2022 | Speaking of Schools

For this month’s Teacher Feature, McDougle Middle School teacher Mary Peres-Da-Silva and the Public School Foundation’s Sarita Allen and Christine Cotton join 97.9 The Hill. Peres-Da-Silva details her experience as a teaching chair who’s received grants from PSF, while Allen and Cotton shares several upcoming events the organization is holding.

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Stroman on Sports: Jordan-Pippen Feud and NFL’s Championship Week

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 28, 2022 | Stroman On Sports

Dr. Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss reports of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen’s relationship being too far from restoration, as well as this weekend’s NFL playoffs.

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