Safety Tip Tuesday: Special Holiday Edition
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The 3:00 News: Election Filings, CHCCS Updates and the Duke’s Mayo Bowl
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell details the latest news stories on Monday, December 6, including some updates on the state’s election filings for 2022 races. Locally, Carrboro police are searching for information about two separate shootings from the weekend. East Chapel Hill High School continues to have conversations around racial equity and representation after the accusation of racial discrimination in the special education property. Plus: CHCCS swears in new school board members, UNC’s basketball programs earn victories and Carolina football is playing a familiar foe in their bowl game.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News: ECHHS Updates, UNC Namesakes, Holiday Events and Volleyball
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell finishes out the week with many local news stories on Friday, December 3. East Chapel Hill High School sees demonstrations around a 97.9 The Hill report about alleged racial discrimination. UNC announces two new namesakes for buildings on campus, each of which honor a university trailblazer. PORCH earns a major financial award for its work toward community health. The CHCCS school board sees some changes as new members are sworn in. Plus: UNC volleyball plays in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016 and Chatham County prepares for several holiday events.
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Read MoreCarrboro: Mayor Lavelle’s Final Segment
Lydia Lavelle stops by the studio to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for her final segment as Carrboro’s mayor on Friday, December 3. The pair discuss what Lavelle is most proud of during her tenure, as well as the future of the community and mayor-elect Damon Seils. Plus: upcoming holiday events and a special election set to be held in Carrboro.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Janet Sawyers and Christy Laguardia of Studio 71
Studio 71 Framing and Picture Gallery in Hillsborough is one of the great, unique local businesses in our community. Co-owner Janet Sawyers and framer Christy Laguardia speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about Studio 71’s history, what it’s offering this holiday season and some of the craziest things they’ve ever seen framed.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News: Early Omicron Info, Absentee Votes and Carolina Basketball
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell details the local news stories of Thursday, December 2. UNC Health experts share early thoughts about the omicron variant of COVID-19 and the world’s response. Governor Roy Cooper vetoes a bill aiming at changing how absentee and mail-in ballots get counted. Plus: Hillsborough prepares for its holiday parade, UNC’s basketball programs roll in big wins and two more players transfer from the Tar Heel football team.
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Read MoreChapel Hill: No Holiday Parade, But Rosemary Street Development + Small Businesses
Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, December 2. She details why the town is not having a holiday parade this winter, although it’s already planning for next year. Plus: Hemminger shares highlights from the recent Chapel Hill Town Council meeting and the holiday weekend.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Damon Waitt and Sierra Dickerson of the NC Botanical Garden
With the North Carolina Botanical Garden’s Winter in the Garden Craft Market coming up this weekend, Damon Waitt and Sierra Dickerson join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to preview the event and other things happening around the garden!
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