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The 5:00 News: Hannah-Jones Developments, Carrboro United and USWNT

Posted by | Jun 23, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares stories from around the Orange County area on Wednesday, June 23. The UNC Student Body President moves to try and hold a specially-called meeting to grant Nikole Hannah-Jones tenure. A car crash causes delays for Chapel Hill traffic, while the Chapel Hill Town Council meeting has several big agenda items for its meeting. Plus: Carrboro United is set to hold its last food distribution.

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Orange County: Broadband, Revaluation and Meetings, Meetings, Meetings

Posted by | Jun 23, 2021 |

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 23. She brings details on a specially-called board meeting on broadband, as well as details on a revaluation appeals extension. Plus: Price shares what her Juneteenth celebration was like thanks to many events around the community.

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The 5:00 News: Eric Muller, Carolina Black Caucus and Carolina Performing Arts

Posted by | Jun 22, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has the latest news from the UNC campus on Tuesday, June 22, including the latest update on the Nikole Hannah-Jones controversy. The incoming journalism professor may not start on July 1 if she’s not granted tenure by UNC, while another professor experiences a “punishment” based on his past criticism. Plus: UNC’s Bubba Cunningham responds to a recent Supreme Court decision on college athletics and Carolina Performing Arts receives a major gift.

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Chatham County Roundup: Lars Dolder of the Chatham News + Record

Posted by | Jun 22, 2021 | ,

Lars Dolder of the Chatham News + Record joins 97.9 The Hill for this week’s edition of the Chatham County Roundup! Dolder shares updates on the new budget for the Siler City government, as well as his business column and his recent deep-dive into incentives for attracting businesses to Chatham.

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Hillsborough: Juneteenth March, Police Report and Book Club

Posted by | Jun 22, 2021 |

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and discusses some of her experience of this year’s Juneteenth celebrations. Plus: upcoming budget decisions, a new report on the Hillsborough Police Department and an upcoming Last Fridays event!

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The 5:00 News: UNC Faculty Speak Out, Juneteenth Motorcades and Bacot’s Return

Posted by | Jun 21, 2021 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you the latest local news headlines to start your week on Monday, June 21. The UNC campus community continue to speak out against the university’s Board of Trustees’ inaction on granting tenure to Nikole Hannah-Jones, including the Chair of Faculty. Motorcades drove through historically Black neighborhoods to celebrate Juneteenth. Plus: the U.S. Supreme Court rules against the NCAA in a big case and a UNC men’s basketball player announces his return.

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On Air Today: Dale Edwards of News of Orange County

Posted by | Jun 21, 2021 |

Managing Editor of the News of Orange County newspaper Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. He shares details on several recent stories in the Hillsborough and Efland community, like local election news, beekeeping and more.

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