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The 5:00 News: Booster Shots, Scam Calls and Station of the Year!!

Posted by | Oct 26, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you top local news stories from Tuesday, October 26, including a big honor for the radio station! Plus… Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools leadership details new measures to help students and staff’s mental wellness. Orange County shares information about booster shot availability. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a scam caller impersonating a sergeant. And UNC men’s golf wins the first Williams Cup.

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Chatham County Roundup: Taylor Heeden of the Chatham News + Record

Posted by | Oct 26, 2021 | ,

Chatham News + Record reporter Taylor Heeden joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for her first Chatham County Roundup on Tuesday, October 26. She details the landscape of the Pittsboro mayoral race, as well as a historical landmark that has a supernatural backstory. Plus: Heeden shares a preview of her upcoming story on a new non-profit launching in Pittsboro to help BIPOC business owners.

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Hillsborough: Nondiscrimination Ordinances and Autumn Activities

Posted by | Oct 26, 2021 |

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, October 26 about what’s happening around the local government. She details a recent discussion on enforcing the town’s nondiscrimination ordinances, as well as early voting participation so far. Plus: Weaver shares some upcoming fall events in the area! 

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The 5:00 News: UNC Vaccine Mandate, Mental Health and 900 Wins

Posted by | Oct 25, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell helps start off your week with a look at local news on Monday, October 25. North Carolina’s COVID-19 trends continue a downward slope, while some UNC employees who are unvaccinated will soon be required to get their shots. Rep. David Price shares his plans for his final term in Congress next year, while Orange County leaders describe his impact. A group of Chapel Hill community members try to support some UNC students by providing a mental health break. Plus: a legendary UNC head coach reaches an incredible milestone.

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Speaking of Schools: Angela McChesney, Ka Yi and Zaida Walker

Posted by | Oct 25, 2021 |

For this month’s Teacher Feature on Speaking of Schools, several educators in the CHCCS Newcomer Program speak with 97.9 The Hill. Newcomer teachers Angela McChesney and Ka Yi share their experiences working with students who learning English as their second language, while parent liaison Zaida Walker shares details on the program’s success and importance.

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On Air Today: Dan Przybyl for Wonderful Water

Posted by | Oct 25, 2021 | ,

OWASA’s Director of Information Technology Dan Przybyl joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss cybersecurity measures at the service agency. With more and more examples of cyberattacks on various departments, businesses and places across the globe, Przybyl shares what OWASA works to protect for its customers.

Sponsored by the Orange Water and Sewer Authority.

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

Posted by | Oct 22, 2021 |

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

Posted by | Oct 22, 2021 |

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

Posted by | Oct 21, 2021 |

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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