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The 5:00 News: Faith Hedgepeth’s Anniversary and Carolina Victories

Posted by | Sep 7, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has the latest news from the long weekend on Tuesday, September 7. Tuesday marked a somber anniversary of the unsolved murder of a UNC student. Tension rises between student leaders and the UNC administration over what public health protocols are in place. Plus: UNC Football slides in nationwide polls following its loss, but many other Tar Heel programs brought home victories over the weekend.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by | Sep 7, 2021 | ,

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for the Chatham County Roundup on Tuesday, September 7. This week, Howard discusses the latest COVID-19 data in the county, her thoughts on Texas’ latest abortion law and upcoming events around the region.

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Hillsborough: Public Safety, Abortion Resources and Survey Results

Posted by | Sep 7, 2021 |

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, September 7. She shares details on her Labor Day holiday, as well as thoughts on state and local government news, like Texas’ new abortions law and North Carolina’s police reform.

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The 5:00 News: Vaxx Rates at UNC, Booster Shots and Football Eve

Posted by | Sep 2, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you the latest local news on Thursday, September 2, including vaccination rates at Carrboro’s town government and UNC. Plus… One Duke expert says healthy and vaccinated individuals may want to wait before getting a COVID-19 booster shot. Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver offers welcome to Afghan refugees. And Carolina Football’s 2021 kickoff season is just one day away.

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Carrboro: The Vaccination Rate, Council Meetings and A Live Burn

Posted by | Sep 2, 2021 |

Carrboro Communications Manager Catherine Lazorko joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, September 2, as she fills in for Mayor Lydia Lavelle. She talks about the town’s high COVID-19 vaccination rate among employees, as well as an upcoming council meeting, a fire-rescue training event and Labor Day closures.

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Chapel Hill: UNC Games, Noise Ordinances and Stormwater Changes

Posted by | Sep 2, 2021 |

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, September 2, a day after the town council’s first meeting of the fall. She covers some highlights, as well as recent discussions with UNC leadership, affordable housing demonstrations and upcoming meetings around the town government.

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On Air Today: North Carolina Botanical Garden

Posted by | Sep 1, 2021 | ,

The 33rd annual Sculpture in the Garden event is nearly here at the North Carolina Botanical Garden! To share details on the preview party and new exhibit, Emily Oglesby and Jordan Wilkins of the garden join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. Listen to learn details about the opening night event, why fall is a popular time to visit the garden and much more.

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The 5:00 News: Local Gov. Meetings, UNC Campus Updates and Redistricting

Posted by | Sep 1, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell details several local news stories on Wednesday, September 1, including the return of some local government meetings. Plus… UNC shares updates on its COVID-19 testing data and centers. A new Asian American Center opens on the UNC campus to welcome all students. Redistricting in North Carolina is set to begin soon now that census data is released. And several former UNC women’s tennis stars play in the U.S. Open.

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Orange County: Meetings are Back, Afghan Refugees are Welcome

Posted by | Sep 1, 2021 |

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, September 1. Price shares a preview of the county board’s upcoming meeting, their first back from a summer hiatus, in which they’ll name a new commissioner and hear comments on elections processes.

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