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Orange County: Pfizer Vaccine Approval and Election Results

Posted by | Nov 3, 2021 |

Chair of the Orange County Commissioner Renee Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, November 3. She discusses the election results that stood out to her from Orange County. Plus: how the county government is prepared for the roll out of COVID-19 vaccines to children 5-11 years-old and the commissioners’ return to an in-person meeting.

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The 5:00 News: Election Day Preview and Non-Discrimination Enforcement

Posted by | Nov 2, 2021 |

It’s Election Day and 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell shares what the news team and community are monitoring on Tuesday, November 2. The Chapel Hill mayoral race is expected to come to an end, finishing one of the more contested recent elections, as well as crowded races in Carrboro too. Plus: Hillsborough discusses enforcement for its non-discrimination ordinances, UNC wrestling has a strong start to its season and the CDC advances the likelihood of COVID-19 vaccines for younger children.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by | Nov 2, 2021 | ,

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, November 2, for the Chatham County Roundup. Howard shares what Election Day is looking like in Chatham, as well as highlights from the latest Board of Commissioners meeting and details on the upcoming Chatham 250 finale.

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Hillsborough: Election Day, A New Mural and Advisory Board Openings

Posted by | Nov 2, 2021 |

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Election Day, Tuesday November 2. Weaver details what her day’s been like as a candidate running unopposed, as well as a new mural project that just finished in downtown Hillsborough.

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The 5:00 News: Tragedy at Northwood, The 203 Project and Newcomer Program

Posted by | Nov 1, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell starts off your week with top local news stories on Monday, November 1. The Northwood High School community continues to deal with recent tragedy as another student dies from a car crash. The Orange County community prepares for Election Day and sees a new record for early voting. The 203 Project advances despite another recent rise in costs. Plus: UNC football falls short against No. 11 Notre Dame, but other Carolina Athletics teams do well and the CHCCS Newcomer Program does well too.

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On Air Today: Dale Edwards of The News of Orange County

Posted by | Nov 1, 2021 |

Managing Editor Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to talk about some recent stories shared in the News of Orange County newspaper. He details the election coverage in Hillsborough, as well as some news regarding the paper’s home in the town and expanded sports coverage.

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The 5:00 News: Franklin Street, UNC Sports and End of Early Voting

Posted by | Oct 29, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you the latest local news to help finish your weeks on Friday, October 29. Orange County authorities search for a missing teenager. Chapel Hill is encouraging people to not gather on Franklin Street for Halloween, while also exploring early steps to take full control of the iconic road. The UNC System announces grant funding for mental health initiatives across the state. Plus: a full weekend of UNC sports awaits and early voting in Orange County begins to wrap up.

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Carrboro: The 203 Project and Halloween Weekend

Posted by | Oct 29, 2021 |

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell in studio on Friday, October 29. She details the discussions at the town council meeting about the 203 Project and the latest updates in its spending estimates. Plus: several events are happening for Halloweekend around Carrboro, as well as some traffic detours.

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