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Wonderful Water: Todd Taylor

Posted by | Jan 24, 2022 | ,

Executive Director of OWASA Todd Taylor joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for the first Wonderful Water of 2022. Taylor shares how the water and sewer agency is adapting to the recent phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as several projects residents should look for through this year.

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On Air Today: Dr. Abhi Mehrotra of the UNC Medical Center

Posted by | Jan 24, 2022 |

With UNC Health implementing a new policy where asymptomatic patrons cannot be COVID-tested in emergency departments, Dr. Abhi Mehrotra of the UNC Medical Center joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to detail how this could help hospitals. Plus: Mehrotra details what the Orange County community should currently keep in mind when visiting emergency rooms.

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Stroman on Sports: UNC-Virginia Rivalry + Rebounding From a Bad Loss

Posted by | Jan 21, 2022 |

Dr. Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to talk Carolina basketball, both the good and the bad. Stroman shares thoughts on the recent UNC-Virginia rivalry, Courtney Banghart’s job leading the women’s program and the criticism around the men’s program this season. Plus: a brief preview of teams to watch in this weekend’s NFL Playoffs.

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The 5:00 News: Chance of Snow, UNC Mask Distribution and Women’s BBall

Posted by | Jan 21, 2022 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps finish out the week on Friday, January 21, with lots of local news. Orange County is preparing for another chance of snowfall Friday night. UNC’s student government organizes a distribution of thousands of N95 and KN95 masks to the campus. Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger describes her experiences recovering from COVID-19. President Peter Hans shares his thoughts on the UNC System’s five-year strategic plan. Plus: UNC women’s basketball picks up another win ahead of a challenging stretch.

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Carrboro: A Little Bit of Everything (Including More Snow?)

Posted by | Jan 21, 2022 |

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to end the week on Friday, January 21. He shares thoughts and details on a bevy of topics, including upcoming mask distributions in town, a change in location for The ArtsCenter, Chapel Hill Transit re-implementing some routes, the Assembly of Governments, and (of course) the recent winter weather.

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On Air Today: Alicia Stemper of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office

Posted by | Jan 20, 2022 |

With the Orange County community expecting some more winter weather in the next 48 hours, Alicia Stemper with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office visits 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share how deputies will monitor road conditions and to share a recent poem about winter.

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The 5:00 News: Winter Weather On The Way?

Posted by | Jan 20, 2022 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local news on Thursday, January 20. With chilly forecasts for overnight and Friday, how much winter weather is expected for Orange County? What should residents do to prepare and stay safe? Plus: local schools move to remote learning for Friday, the Durham County Detention Center weathers a COVID-19 outbreak and UNC women’s basketball prepares to host Virginia!

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by | Jan 20, 2022 | ,

For this week’s Chatham County Roundup, Chair of the county commissioners Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell! Howard details Tuesday’s business meeting and recent retreat with the other commissioners. Plus: how Chatham’s county government is responding to winter weather and trying to help answer questions about COVID-19.

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Chapel Hill: Returning From COVID, ARPA Input and 2022 Goals

Posted by | Jan 20, 2022 |

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, January 20. Hemminger shares details on upcoming meetings for the town government, including opportunities for residents to share thoughts on how to spend funding from the American Rescue Plan. Plus: the mayor shares her 2022 goals for the Chapel Hill community and details her experienced recovering from COVID-19.

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