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The 5:00 News: Chapel Hill Halloween Plans, Leandro Updates and Los Jets

97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell shares several news stories from around the region and state on Friday, October 22. The Town of Chapel Hill shares its plans for Franklin Street on Halloween evening. Carrboro Police charge a resident with murder after a shooting at an apartment complex. The Leandro Plan to fund North Carolina public education was back in court this week. Plus: a full slate of UNC Athletics are in action and an exhibit about a Chatham County soccer team is making its way around the community.

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Carrboro: Upcoming 203 Project, Film Festivals and Price’s Retirement

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to wrap up the week on Friday, October 22. She details this week’s council meeting, which included several reports and tasking a climate action group. Plus: Lavelle shares news from the Carrboro Farmers Market, the town’s Film Festival, early voting and more!

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The 5:00 News: Mental Health in Schools, Redistricting and State Fair Apples

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you local and state news stories of the day on Thursday, October 21. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools leadership aims to discuss and address mental health struggles within the schools community. North Carolina leadership looks to progress state budget and redistricting processes. A local historical site is celebrating its 200th anniversary. Plus: UNC women’s soccer honors mental health awareness and the NC State Fair highlights its apple contests.

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On Air Today: Aaron Nelson and Pam Hemminger on the Real Estate Forum

Following the Chamber of Commerce’s recent forum on the real estate landscape, President and CEO of the Chamber Aaron Nelson, as well as Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about top takeaways.

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Chapel Hill: A Splash Pad and Leaving Your Loose Leaves

Chapel Hill Town Council member and Mayor Pro Tem Michael Parker joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, October 21. He shares some of the top agenda items from Wednesday’s town council meeting, including early discussions on adding a splash pad to a park and in-depth stormwater studies.

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The 5:00 News: COVID in Schools, Misinformation and A Community History Lab

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell takes you around the top local news stories on Wednesday, October 20. Four schools in Orange County land on a state report listing recent COVID-19 cases in education settings. A local communications expert offers tips to combat misinformation in the public health sphere. The Chapel Hill Public Library is set to launch a new tool to help preserve and share local history. Plus: UNC women’s basketball sees one player land on the Newcomer Watch List for the upcoming season.

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Orange County: Climate Action Projects, New Task Forces and The Burwell School

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price calls in to 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, October 20. She shares highlights from last night’s county board meeting, as well as her thoughts on upcoming events and Rep. David Price’s retirement announcement.

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KIDSQ: Tricks and Treats

This week’s KIDSQ has 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell, Jack Carmichael and Aaron Johnson discussing their favorite Halloween candy: what is the best treat and worst treat to get while trick-or-treating. Plus: several local children share their own answers!

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The 5:00 News: Collins Ridge, UNC EMS and ACC Preseason Polls

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you top local news stories from around the area on Tuesday, October 19. Early voting numbers pick up in Orange County and the Daily Tar Heel shares its candidate endorsements in local elections. A Hillsborough development has to alter its affordable housing plans. UNC EMT students begin their own 911 responses on campus. Plus: UNC is picked toward the top of the ACC in the preseason men’s basketball poll.

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