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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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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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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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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps wrap up your week by sharing the latest local news stories on Friday, June 18. North Carolina sees just a slight increase in vaccinations ahead of the state’s first lottery drawing. The community prepares for Juneteenth celebrations, but also Regulator Remembrance Day. UNC faculty express displeasure with university leadership and some minority professors leave the school. And Erin Matson’s field hockey dominance is rewarded with another honor.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you several local news stories from Thursday, June 17, including updates on the courts, on Fourth of July and Juneteenth celebrations and a major development project.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local news on Tuesday, June 15, including updates on an armed person getting arrested on UNC campus. As the fall semester approaches, how will UNC students be asked about their coronavirus vaccinations? Could we see a new apartment complex in downtown Chapel Hill? And will we see a Cary teenager compete in this year’s Olympic Games?

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you the local news headlines from this weekend and Monday, June 14. Local elected officials announce re-election campaigns, while the Orange County Board of Commissioners are accepted feedback on potential election process changes. The North Carolina Supreme Court sets a precedent on bullying response, while health officials hope to see COVID-19 vaccination rates improve. Plus: UNC Track and Field athletes are set to compete at U.S. Olympic Trials and a popular Chapel Hill restaurant announces an expansion.

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest news headlines from across the community and state on Thursday, June 10. North Carolina launches a cash lottery for those who have gotten their COVID-19 vaccine. Hundreds of Carrboro residents experience a power outage due to a fallen tree. The Orange County Commissioners decide against funding an expansion of Durham Technical Community College. The South Orange Rescue Squad prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

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