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

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

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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The 5:00 News: Ribbon Cutting, CHCCS Mask Policies and PlayMakers’ Schedule

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares several local news reports with listeners on Wednesday, August 4. Gov. Cooper announces the latest COVID-19 vaccine lottery winner and shares updated data. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools passes mask and coronavirus testing requirements for the upcoming school year. Chapel Hill High School holds a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Plus: PlayMakers Repertory Company announces its slate of 2021-2022 plays…for in-person viewings!

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Orange County: COVID Trends, Chapel Hill High and Eviction Protection

Chair of the Orange County Commissioner Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on the air Wednesday, August 4. She shares thoughts on the latest COVID-19 spread and local data, as well as her thoughts ahead of the new academic year beginning. Plus: Price details the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Chapel Hill High School and how the county government can help those who are facing eviction.

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The 5:00 News: Carrboro Shooting, Vaccine Incentives and Aldi

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares news stories from around the community and state on Tuesday, August 3. A drive-by shooting in Carrboro leaves one injured from gunfire and police looking for answers. North Carolina is increasing its vaccine incentives as local leaders discuss how to approach unvaccinated people about making a difference. Plus: UNC women’s basketball learns one of its non-conference opponents and Chapel Hill is set to add a new grocery store option.

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Chatham County Roundup: Victor Hensley of the Chatham News + Record

With high school sports seasons just around the corner, the Chatham News + Record’s sports editor Victor Hensley joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on the air. He discusses the NCHSAA and recent discussions around its future, plus a feature on a local soccer program and news on the brand new Seaford High School.

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Hillsborough: Getting Vaccinated, Last Fridays and Town Commissioners

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 3, about the latest community news. She shares thoughts on conversations with those who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19 about trying to change the local public health trends. Plus: details on the ongoing Last Fridays series, the Comprehensive Sustainability Plan survey and the town’s Board of Commissioners returning to meetings next week.

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The 5:00 News: Power Outage, SROs and Olympic Updates

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell starts the week with the latest local news stories on Monday, August 2. A fallen tree sparks a brief power outage for hundreds of Chapel Hill residents. The spread of the COVID-19 delta variant is leading to discussions among elected leaders about how to approach requiring vaccination status. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools approves an interim plan for having SROs on campuses. Plus: identify theft is rising in the wake of the pandemic and several Tar Heels stand out in Tokyo.

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