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Chatham County Roundup: Randy Voller of the Chatham County Line
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 21, 2021 | Chatham County Roundup
Randy Voller, the publisher of the Chatham County Line paper, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on this week’s Chatham County Roundup! Voller shares the history of his publication and stories readers can find in September’s edition, including a profile on the nonprofit Main Street Pittsboro.
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Read MoreHillsborough: Vaccines for Children, Racial Equity and Last Fridays
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 21, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on a rainy Tuesday, September 21. She shares the emotions around the upcoming consideration of approval for COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11. Plus, she shares how county residents can weigh in on a countywide racial equity plan and details for this month’s Last Fridays event!
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News: Vaccine Deadlines, Stormwater and Homelessness
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 20, 2021 | The 5:00 News
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell returns to bring you several local news stories to start your week on Monday, September 20. UNC Health and Duke Health are nearly at the self-imposed deadline for employees to get COVID-19 vaccines. Chapel Hill residents and town officials discuss stormwater management. Orange County looks to address rising homelessness numbers. Plus: UNC men’s golf and volleyball continue strong starts while football moves to 2-1!
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Read MoreSpeaking of Schools: Jillian La Serna of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 20, 2021 | Speaking of Schools
This week on Speaking of Schools, Chair of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education Jillian La Serna joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She discusses the ongoing public health points the district is monitoring in the new school year, as well as future vaccine approval for younger populations and leadership changes at CHCCS.
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Read MoreStroman on Sports: UNC v. Virginia
Posted by Aaron Johnson | Sep 17, 2021 | Stroman On Sports
Dr. Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s AJ to finish out the week and discuss the upcoming Virginia-UNC football game and the outcomes importance for the programs’ respective seasons. Plus: a short discussion on COVID-19 vaccinations and their possible affects on upcoming professional sports’ seasons.
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Read MoreCarrboro: Carrboro Music Festival, Small Business Week, Town Council Meetings
Posted by Aaron Johnson | Sep 17, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Elle Kehres on the air on Friday, September 17. She discusses the cancellation of the Carrboro Music Festival, Small Business Week and upcoming town council meetings.
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Read MoreChapel Hill: Booker Creek Watershed, East Rosemary St. Parking Deck and Rep. Verla Insko’s Retirement
Posted by Aaron Johnson | Sep 16, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast, News on The Hill with Andrew Stuckey
Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Elle Kehres on the air Thursday, September 16. She details the recent information meeting regarding concerns of flooding and stormwater in the Booker Creek watershed, the groundbreaking event for the East Rosemary Street Parking Deck and the announcement of State Representative Verla Insko’s planned retirement.
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Read MoreOrange County: Verla Insko, Property Reevaluations and Suicide Prevention
Posted by Elle Kehres | Sep 15, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Elle Kehres on the air Wednesday, September 15. She shares her thoughts on N.C. Representative Verla Insko’s much-deserved retirement, how the appeal process for county reevaluations is going, and resources to know during Suicide Prevention Month (and much more!).
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Read MoreHillsborough: Flags, High School Sports and Survey Results
Posted by Elle Kehres | Sep 15, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Elle Kehres on the air Tuesday, September 14. She shares the latest from Hillsborough’s Board of Commissioners meeting, including a discussion with Duke Energy about flags on electrical poles and the town’s comprehensive sustainability plan survey results. Plus her thoughts on the Orange County Board of Education’s decision to continue “high risk” sports programs.
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