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On Air Today: Courtney Banghart of UNC Women’s Basketball

Posted by | Nov 5, 2021 |

With the 2021-22 season tipping off next week, head coach of UNC women’s basketball Courtney Banghart joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She details her plans coming into her third season with the program, including the excitement around her talented freshman class and transfer additions.

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On Air Today: Elle Kehres on the UNC Trustees + Mental Health

Posted by | Nov 4, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill Assistant News Director Elle Kehres speaks with Brighton McConnell about the UNC Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, November 4, which featured a presentation about mental health struggles on campus.

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The 5:00 News: Congressional Maps, International Travel and British Tar Heel

Posted by | Nov 4, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you several local and state news stories on Thursday, November 4. Governor Roy Cooper visits Orange County to see progress for children getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Congressional maps for North Carolina are approved, but already face challenges. Raleigh-Durham International Airport prepares for increased international travel, despite changes during the pandemic. Plus: Erin Matson continues her run of greatness and George Harmer celebrates Carolina Basketball overseas.

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The 5:00 News: Election Results, Vaccine Roll Outs and Wolf-Dog Updates

Posted by | Nov 3, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell takes you around the results from Election Day on Wednesday, November 3. Races in Chapel Hill and Carrboro lead to new town council members, while Hillsborough rolls with incumbents. The winning trio on the CHCCS school board cite a team effort to their victories. Plus: North Carolina ok’s the Pfizer vaccine for children 5 to 11 years-old and Orange County Animal Services reports on the final lone wolf-dog.

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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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