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On Air Today: Dale Edwards of The News of Orange

Posted by | Nov 29, 2021 |

Managing Editor Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, November 29, to talk about some recent stories shared in The News of Orange County. Edwards details a profile on a local candle-maker, an exhibit including Kizzmekia Corbett and an upcoming gingerbread house showcase.

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The 5:00 News: East Chapel Hill High, Grammy Noms and Sweet Potatoes

Posted by | Nov 24, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares local news stories from around the region on Wednesday, November 24. East Chapel Hill High School’s Exceptional Children department sees two educators speak out against possible discrimination. Local government alter services for the Thanksgiving holiday. Several local musicians are nominated for Grammys. Plus: UNC men’s basketball bounces back with a win and North Carolina leads the nation in sweet potatoes (again.)

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Orange County: District 50, Mask Mandate and Shopping Local

Posted by | Nov 24, 2021 |

Chair of the Orange County Commissioner Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, November 24. She discusses her recent announcement to run for District 50 in the North Carolina House of Representatives. Plus: Price shares details into why the indoor mask mandate has been extended and a new manufacturing facility recently announced near Mebane.

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The 5:00 News: Extended Mask Mandate, UNC Defense and Local Jump Ropers

Posted by | Nov 23, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell delivers the latest local news stories on Tuesday, November 23. Orange County chooses to extend its indoor mask mandate through the end of the year. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools takes an extended break not just for the holiday, but mental wellness. Six local jump ropers are set to perform during a special Thanksgiving tradition. Plus: UNC men’s basketball is searching for answers when it comes to the team’s defensive intensity.

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Chatham County Roundup: Victor Hensley of the Chatham News + Record

Posted by | Nov 23, 2021 | ,

Victor Hensley, the sports editor for the Chatham News + Record, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup! He shares details on the start of a highly-anticipated season for high school men’s basketball in the region. Plus: how did Seaforth High School fair in its first season of fall sports and other local high schools fair in deep state playoff runs?

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Hillsborough: Mask Mandate, Last Fridays and Gingerbread Houses

Posted by | Nov 23, 2021 |

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, November 23. She details the latest update from county leaders on continuing the indoor mask mandate through the end of the year. Plus: details on a cancelled Board of Commissioners meeting, the final Last Fridays of the year and several holiday events happening around the community!

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The 5:00 News: Remembering James Cates, District 50 and LGBTQ Policies

Posted by | Nov 22, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares top local news stories from the weekend and Monday, November 22. UNC Police alert the campus community of a sexual assaulter’s third offense of the semester. The Chapel Hill community remembers James Cates on the 51st anniversary of his murder on UNC campus. A local elected official switches her campaign for the state legislature. Plus: Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle shares why she’s not running for another elected office this spring and UNC football’s Senior Day provides a look at the program’s future.

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Speaking of Schools: Dr. Jillian La Serna of the CHCCS School Board

Posted by | Nov 22, 2021 |

As the CHCCS community takes a break for Thanksgiving and a mental health pause, Chair of the Board of Education Dr. Jillian La Serna joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She discusses the decision to prioritize mental health, as well as highlights from a recent school board meeting and her time as chair coming to an end.

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