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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local news on Thursday, February 17. Governor Roy Cooper announces new recommendations for this stage of the pandemic, saying local mask mandates should begin to be scaled back. Chatham County’s Board of Education votes to do just that. A high-speed chase through part of Chapel Hill ends in a crash and serious injuries. The state legislature gets closer to finalizing new voting maps. Plus: UNC men’s basketball suffers a tournament-damaging loss, UNC students voice concerns about the lack of isolation housing and the Triangle’s arts councils announce a new fundraiser.

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97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell shares stories on Wednesday, February 17, including updates from the General Assembly, efforts to address the housing gap in Carrboro and awards for several UNC athletes.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares local news stories on Tuesday, February 15 with listeners. Chatham County Schools establishes a timeline to roll back masking requirements, as long as COVID-19 trends hold. The chair of the CHCCS School Board shares how his family’s recent experiences contribute to his efforts for school safety. Four UNC centers for communities of color are teaming up to support students and provide programming. Plus: UNC men’s and women’s basketball are part of this year’s Phil Knight Invitational, while a broadcast radio legend will be honored Wednesday night.

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell delivers you the latest local news on Monday, February 14. Chapel Hill Police investigate the death of a teenager at a downtown hotel. OWASA begins work on an extensive project in downtown Carrboro. The Chapel Hill Town Council expresses hopes to move quickly on more pedestrian and bicycle safety measures. Plus: Orange County finds a sanctuary for three more wolf-dogs and UNC women’s tennis wins another ITA championship.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps finish out the week with a look at news on Friday, February 11. Several local law enforcement agencies announce charges against a Durham man who caused car and foot chases on Thursday. An outage briefly knocks out power for several thousand Chapel Hill residents Friday morning. UNC launches a new mental health resources website for its campus community. Plus: several Carolina Athletics programs have their first games of the season this weekend, women’s basketball aims for prime position in the ACC Tournament and a Duke student creates an off-shoot of a popular word game.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell gathers local news stories to share on Wednesday, February 9. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is looking into a shooting near Mebane that left two adults and a child injured on Wednesday morning. The county health department announces plans for another N95 mask distribution, this time with more supplies. UNC elects a new student body president and the student government launches a fundraising campaign. Plus: UNC men’s basketball survives a tight road game.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps close out Monday, February 7, with a roundup of local news stories. A bicyclist struck by a car door in Chapel Hill two weeks ago succumbs to his injuries. The impact of political influence and governance on UNC’s campus is scrutinized by both news outlets and the Coalition for Carolina. An outage caused by a fallen tree knocks out power for about 2,000 customers in Chapel Hill. Carrboro prepares for the repaving of East Main Street and the cohesive elements it will offer to Chapel Hill’s plans. Plus: UNC men’s basketball is overwhelmed by Duke in their first matchup of the season, while UNC women’s basketball and tennis continue to roll.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell closes out the week on Friday, February 4, with a preview of tomorrow’s UNC vs. Duke men’s basketball game. Plus: Chapel Hill is determining what type of bike lane to add to West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill Police share changes to the pedestrian safety operations and a long-time UNC leader is stepping down.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell rounds up local news stories on Thursday, February 3 for audiences. In Chapel Hill, an injured bicyclist remains in critical condition, with reports looking unlikely he will recover. In Chatham County, around 120,000 N95 masks start being shared to the community. UNC approves early designs for expansion to its Kenan Football Center. Plus: the history of Orange County’s first Black commissioner, a profile on Carolina’s new in-arena host and the story of a title-winning ice dancer on UNC campus.

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