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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares local news stories on Monday, November 29, coming out of a holiday weekend. North Carolina’s COVID-19 data remains stable, even as a new variant is reported. One local state representative believes a legal fight over gerrymandering might not affect Orange County’s districts. Carrboro officially begins its Community Safety Task Force to discuss reform to public safety. East Chapel Hill High School students hold a demonstration in the wake of the reveal of turmoil in the school’s staff. Plus: UNC volleyball soars while UNC football collapses over the weekend.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares local news stories from around the region on Wednesday, November 24. East Chapel Hill High School’s Exceptional Children department sees two educators speak out against possible discrimination. Local government alter services for the Thanksgiving holiday. Several local musicians are nominated for Grammys. Plus: UNC men’s basketball bounces back with a win and North Carolina leads the nation in sweet potatoes (again.)

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell delivers the latest local news stories on Tuesday, November 23. Orange County chooses to extend its indoor mask mandate through the end of the year. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools takes an extended break not just for the holiday, but mental wellness. Six local jump ropers are set to perform during a special Thanksgiving tradition. Plus: UNC men’s basketball is searching for answers when it comes to the team’s defensive intensity.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares top local news stories from the weekend and Monday, November 22. UNC Police alert the campus community of a sexual assaulter’s third offense of the semester. The Chapel Hill community remembers James Cates on the 51st anniversary of his murder on UNC campus. A local elected official switches her campaign for the state legislature. Plus: Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle shares why she’s not running for another elected office this spring and UNC football’s Senior Day provides a look at the program’s future.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell closes out the week with local news stories on Friday, November 19. Orange County sheriff’s deputies are searching for a man who could be endangered. Two local government officials in Orange County enter races for the North Carolina General Assembly. Chapel Hill advances plans for a new downtown hotel. Plus: UNC football prepares for Senior Day and the Orange County Library moves to a fine-free model.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the top news stories on a short show for Thursday, November 18. With Sen. Valerie Foushee running for Congress, another local representative is set to campaign for District 23. Chapel Hill completes the trio of local governments passing a resolution on goals for the Greene Tract property. Plus: North Carolina is a step closer to a new budget, Congressman David Price shares thoughts on the federal infrastructure bill and a CHCCS shares how she uses virtual reality in the classroom.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell updates listeners on the latest local news stories for Wednesday, November 17. Two new candidates, including an Orange County state senator, launch campaigns for U.S. Congress. Local governments progress a resolution for the Greene Tract property. The UNC System officially swears in President Peter Hans and celebrates its 50th anniversary. Plus: UNC men’s basketball pulls off a tough road win and a UNC program is working to save the Cherokee language from going extinct.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell takes you around the top local news stories of Tuesday, November 16. Governor Roy Cooper says he will sign a new budget for North Carolina. The UNC campus community discusses mental health challenges and hopes for expanded resources. A pair of Duke basketball players face DWI charges in Orange County. Plus: a pair of new restaurants are set to open soon in Chapel Hill.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you the latest local news stories to start the week on Monday, November 15. A power outage causes some traffic in Chapel Hill. UNC holds its mental health summit for the campus community. The local Orange County governments prepare for a joint vote for some geographical changes to the Greene Tract plan. UNC women’s soccer falls out in the NCAA Tournament’s first round. Plus: UNC women’s basketball earns a historic win, men’s basketball wins a shootout and a new dating app is for a good cause.

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