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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by | Aug 10, 2021 | ,

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on this week’s edition of the Chatham County Roundup. She shares details on an incoming indoor mask mandate for Chatham County, similar to Orange and Durham, in the wake of increased COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Plus: Howard discusses an upcoming commissioners conference and some big agenda items for Monday’s board meeting.

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Hillsborough: Incoming Mask Mandate and Dorothy N. Johnson

Posted by | Aug 10, 2021 |

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and shares more about Orange County’s incoming indoor mask mandate on Tuesday, August 10. She details why this step is being taken now amid a renewed spread of COVID-19. Plus: the Town of Hillsborough renames a community center after a local leader.

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Wonderful Water: Allison Spinelli for Wonderful Water

Posted by | Aug 9, 2021 | ,

In the newest edition of Wonderful Water, learn about the Orange Water and Sewer Authority’s capital improvement projects. OWASA’s Capital Projects Engineering Manager Allison Spinelli joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share more about her team and several ongoing and upcoming projects in the community.

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The 5:00 News: Missing Person, Mask Mandates and More NC Money

Posted by | Aug 9, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell gets the week started with a look at local and state news from Monday, August 9. Durham County enacts a new mask mandate for all indoor public spaces. Chapel Hill Police find a missing person. Estes Drive is set to have new bikepaths, sidewalks and crosswalks in the coming year. Plus: two Tar Heel star athletes earn academic recognition and North Carolina receives a windfall in tax revenue.

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Stroman on Sports: SEC’s Additions and the End of Tokyo Olympics

Posted by | Aug 6, 2021 |

Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss Oklahoma and Texas’ impending move to the SEC and what it means for college football. Plus: the Tokyo Olympics finish up with a different tone coming from the U.S.

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The 5:00 News: Fake Vaxx Cards, Football Practice and Infrastructure Art

Posted by | Aug 6, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell finishes out the week with a full slate of local news on Friday, August 6. The Carrboro town government mandates vaccines for its employees, while Orange County mandates testing for those who aren’t vaccinated. UNC faculty express concern about students buy fake vaccination cards to avoid coronavirus testing. Plus: UNC’s Sam Howell is focusing on upcoming games instead of preseason accolades and several Chapel Hill trails feature local infrastructure art.

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On Air Today: Scott Madry

Posted by | Aug 6, 2021 |

UNC professor and former director of the Global Institute of Space Scott Madry joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, August 6. He shares details on a recent donation to the International Astronautical Federation following the Blue Origins rocket launch. Plus: what do private space flights mean for the future of exploration and travel?

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The 5:00 News: UNC’s Testing Plans and Orange County’s Fireworks Destruction

Posted by | Aug 5, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings local news stories to listeners on Thursday, August 5. The UNC campus community voices concern about public health measures ahead of the new fall semester, while university leadership cites its testing program and vaccination rates. CHCCS leadership discusses changes in the district’s public health measures. Sports betting may soon be coming to North Carolina. Plus: two former Tar Heels earn Olympic medals and Orange County fire officials are set to destroy a stockpile of fireworks.

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Chapel Hill: UNC Preparation, East Rosemary Street and Estes Drive Improvements

Posted by | Aug 5, 2021 |

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss recent events happening around town on Thursday, August 5. She describes the preparation and conversations town leaders and UNC are having ahead of a new fall semester. Hemminger also details the latest on the Greene Tracte land and improvements along Estes Drive.

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