97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares local news stories from Thursday, July 15, including updates from the UNC Board of Trustees meeting. Plus: a vehicle car causes brief delays in Chapel Hill; UNC receives a...
Read MoreInfectious disease expert and primary care doctor David Fitzgerald with the Durham-Orange County Medical Society joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss why North Carolinians should be alert and wary of ticks this summer.
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Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares updates from the UNC Faculty Council meeting on Wednesday, July 14. Plus: news on a stabbing at a local music venue, local election filings, the state’s U.S. Senate race, a food initiative for K-12 students and much more!
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Read MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and shares her experience at the National Association of Counties conference the last few days. Price details some main topics local governments across the country are discussing. Plus: time is running out to apply for the vacancy on the Board of County Commissioners!
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Read More97.9 The Hill’s Ali Evans, Anna Griffin and Brighton McConnell discuss this week’s KIDSQ: if life were a video game, what gameplay stats would you want access to?
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Read More97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings local news updates from around the region on Tuesday, July 13. The Town of Carrboro names its next town manager and it’s someone familiar with the local government. UNC’s NAACP chapter protests the university police’s recent actions during a Board of Trustees meeting. Research in North Carolina shows masks in schools effectively prevent the spread of COVID-19. Plus: UNC men’s basketball’s schedule is coming together and the Raleigh-Durham area receives major recognition as being a great place to live.
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Read MoreChatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on this week’s Chatham County Roundup to discuss some recent events around the local government. She shares thoughts on the recent drinking water scare in Pittsboro and how it reflects need for stronger action from the state government. Plus: Chatham hits the 50 percent mark of COVID-19 vaccinations and continues celebrating Chatham 250.
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Read MoreHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share some updates from around her town. She discusses the nearly-finished reservoir expansion project, as well as a recent discovery about town flags on display and an upcoming event celebrating tomatoes.
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Welcome to Safety Tip Tuesday on 97.9 The Hill! Every Tuesday, we present some helpful hints and...
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