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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell closes out the week with local news stories from Friday, November 12. Raleigh-Durham International Airport experiences a power outage. Duke University researchers say North Carolina’s new congressional maps are clearly gerrymandered and may violate certain outlines. UNC aims to redevelop Porthole Alley along the border of campus and downtown Chapel Hill. Plus: UNC football loses a Thursday night game in OT, while the field hockey team sees its remarkable streak come to an end.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares updates on local and state news stories on Wednesday, November 10. A judge orders the North Carolina government to spend millions on education and resources. Pittsboro town staff criticize the City of Greensboro after another discharge of a contaminant affects the town’s drinking water supply. Another candidate announces a campaign to represent Orange and Durham counties in Congress. Plus: UNC’s basketball programs start 1-0 and a UNC School of Law program helps one North Carolina veteran get his long-deserved benefits.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares several local news stories from around the region on Tuesday, November 9. A former Town of Chapel Hill employee is facing lawsuits for defaulting on loans. The Town of Pittsboro is facing another severe contamination of its drinking water. A new UNC model reflects a shortage of nurses in North Carolina was expected even before the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus: Carolina basketball season officially begins!

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps start your week with a look at local news on Monday, November 8. COVID-19 vaccines for children are ample in North Carolina, meaning some could be fully vaccinated by Thanksgiving. A Durham County Commissioner enters the race to replace a longtime representative in Congress. A NC Central employee is accused of embezzling more than $900,000 from the university. Plus: a wild weekend in sports that included a top-10 win for UNC football, another national title and an Orange County high school winning its first state championship.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest news stories to close the week on Friday, November 5. COVID-19 vaccines for children continue their roll out. Chapel Hill expands its housing assistance program for town employees. Tourism took a hit during the pandemic, but may be poised to bounce back. Plus: a full weekend of UNC sports, including Carolina Football taking on an undefeated Wake Forest.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you several local and state news stories on Thursday, November 4. Governor Roy Cooper visits Orange County to see progress for children getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Congressional maps for North Carolina are approved, but already face challenges. Raleigh-Durham International Airport prepares for increased international travel, despite changes during the pandemic. Plus: Erin Matson continues her run of greatness and George Harmer celebrates Carolina Basketball overseas.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell takes you around the results from Election Day on Wednesday, November 3. Races in Chapel Hill and Carrboro lead to new town council members, while Hillsborough rolls with incumbents. The winning trio on the CHCCS school board cite a team effort to their victories. Plus: North Carolina ok’s the Pfizer vaccine for children 5 to 11 years-old and Orange County Animal Services reports on the final lone wolf-dog.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell starts off your week with top local news stories on Monday, November 1. The Northwood High School community continues to deal with recent tragedy as another student dies from a car crash. The Orange County community prepares for Election Day and sees a new record for early voting. The 203 Project advances despite another recent rise in costs. Plus: UNC football falls short against No. 11 Notre Dame, but other Carolina Athletics teams do well and the CHCCS Newcomer Program does well too.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you the latest local news to help finish your weeks on Friday, October 29. Orange County authorities search for a missing teenager. Chapel Hill is encouraging people to not gather on Franklin Street for Halloween, while also exploring early steps to take full control of the iconic road. The UNC System announces grant funding for mental health initiatives across the state. Plus: a full weekend of UNC sports awaits and early voting in Orange County begins to wrap up.

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