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Chatham County Roundup: Bill Horner III of the Chatham News + Record

Following a busy week in Chatham County, Publisher and Editor of the Chatham News + Record Bill Horner III joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. He discusses a recent Q+A with Chatham County Health Director Mike Zelek and Chatham Hospital’s Dr. Andy Hannapel about COVID-19 vaccinations. Plus: updates on the latest print edition of La Voz de Chatham and this year’s Chatham Life magazine!

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The 5:00 News: Election Filing, A New Vaccine and NC Joins NIL

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps send you into the Fourth of July weekend with a look at local news headlines on Friday, July 2.

The filing period for local elections has begun in Orange County — who officially began their candidacy today? UNC researchers are testing a new COVID-19 vaccine as university leadership announces new public health guidelines for the fall. Plus: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signs an executive order on NIL and UNC finishes fourth in the Director’s Cup. 

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The 5:00 News: NHJ Fallout, NIL Changes and CHPL Browsing

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares local news headlines, on Thursday, July 1, including from UNC campus. Black students say the Nikole Hannah-Jones vote for tenure is a start, but her treatment reflects root problems with the university’s value of its minority community. Meanwhile, the Board of Trustees sees its membership change for the first time in two years. UNC athletes are among the thousands able to now benefit from their name, image and likeness. Plus: reopening facilities in Orange County include the public libraries.

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