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The 5:00 News: State of Emergency, Right to Repair and A Spider Statue

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 26, 2021 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps start off your week with a variety of local news stories on Monday, July 26. Orange County extends its state of emergency from COVID-19 indefinitely. UNC releases testing requirements for unvaccinated students returning to campus this fall. The Right to Repair campaign finds support in a recent executive order from President Joe Biden. Plus: single-game tickets go on sale for UNC Football and a new mural is coming to Chapel Hill and Carrboro.

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Speaking of Schools: Brandy Reeves of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 26, 2021 | Speaking of Schools

Chief of Staff and School Leadership Brandy Reeves joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools’ preparation for the upcoming school year. She shares dates on when the school board will vote on mask requirements and details on what aspects of COVID-19 mitigation are still undecided. Plus: Chapel Hill High School is preparing for a ribbon-cutting ceremony!

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Stroman on Sports: Time for the (Late) 2020 Olympics

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 23, 2021 | Stroman On Sports

Dr. Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the beginning of the Tokyo Olympics. What are some of the storylines around the Games, both in sports and politics? Plus: Stroman shares her reaction to a dramatic end to the NBA Finals.

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The 5:00 News: Mandatory Vaccinations, A New Festifall and Olympics

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 23, 2021 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you local news stories to round out your week on Friday, July 23. UNC Health and Duke Health join hospital systems that will require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Chapel Hill is launching a new concert series and a revised Festifall event. The UNC System Board of Governors looks to study how power is delegated on its campuses. And the Tokyo Olympics are underway — what UNC athletes are there?

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Carrboro: NC Vaccinations, Fall Plans and Food Distribution

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 23, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to help finish out the week on Friday, July 23. She discusses Governor Roy Cooper’s latest update on COVID-19 trends and his executive order on public health guidelines. Plus: some of the upcoming items the Carrboro Town Council will tackle in September and the town’s food distribution series is set to end.

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On Air Today: Representative Graig Meyer

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 22, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

North Carolina’s District 50 Representative Graig Meyer joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss some of the recent discussions and bills around the General Assembly. That includes some about the state budget, medicinal marijuana, energy rates and high school sports.

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The 5:00 News: UNC System, Field Hockey and A Historic Rock

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 22, 2021 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares recent news from around the region and North Carolina on Thursday, July 22. The UNC System’s Board of Governors meets without some of the forecasted drama around the UNC Chancellor. UNC football lands a big 2022 high school recruit while the title-winning field hockey program gets its schedule for the upcoming season. Plus: some Mebane residents are advocating for protecting a rock with 19th century carvings from being damaged or removed.

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On Air Today: Katie Loovis and Caraina Garris

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 22, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro held its latest edition of the Critical Issues Series on Thursday, with this one focusing on workforce resources available for businesses. Katie Loovis of the Chamber, as well as Caraina Garris of the NC Work Career Center, join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the forum.

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Chapel Hill: Street Repaving, Seafood and Sick Birds

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 22, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, July 22. She brings updates on an upcoming street repaving project, as well as discussions with UNC ahead of a new school year with more students returning to campus. Plus: a new restaurant is joining the downtown scene and some community members are petitioning for a splash pad.

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The 5:00 News: NC School Guidance, Gerrymandering and ACC Kickoff

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 21, 2021 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares local and state news headlines from Wednesday, July 22. Governor Roy Cooper and state health officials announce new guidance for schools this fall while asking more North Carolinians to get COVID-19 vaccines. Mathematicians aim to create new congressional district maps meant to be used as a comparison to the state legislature’s. The Compass Center in Orange County reaches a remarkable fundraising benchmark. Plus: UNC football send representatives to the ACC Kickoff event in Charlotte!

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