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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local and state news with you on Tuesday, June 8. A road rage incident in Chapel Hill leaves one victim with leg injuries and police seeking suspects. The North Carolina budget could once again be at an impasse, but not due to partisan disputes. Plus: a look at how the Chapel Hill Public Library may refresh its book collection and UNC basketball players are faring in the NBA Playoffs.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps fill you in on headlines to start the week on Monday, June 7. North Carolina turns down federal vaccine supplies for the first time since they became available, as demand in the state dips. Parking in downtown Chapel Hill could be changing within the next few weeks. Plus: our community honors Gun Violence Awareness Day and UNC baseball’s season comes to an end.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps close out the week with the latest community news on Friday, June 4. UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media Faculty share a letter condemning the university’s Board of Trustees for the treatment of Nikole Hannah-Jones. A local nonprofit is celebrating its 20th anniversary and is holding a special trail series in Chapel Hill. Plus: how will the Orange County Commissioners fill a vacant seat and how will the Diamond Heels fair in their NCAA regional?

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you news from Thursday, June 3, including important weather updates as heavy rain hits the community. Plus: several pieces of local government news like a county commissioner potentially stepping down, the Nikole Hannah-Jones controversy reaches UNC’s recruitment of new faculty and a longtime radio broadcaster announces his retirement plans.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell welcomes you back after the long weekend with the latest headlines on Tuesday, June 1. North Carolina marks its lowest amount of new COVID-19 cases in more than a year. Duke University researchers are striving to find a vaccine to prevent future coronavirus pandemics. Plus: Orange County honors Memorial Day and UNC men’s golf marks a strong finish at the NCAA Championship.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps close out the week by sharing some local news from Friday, May 28. UNC shares details on whether vaccinated students will need to test for COVID-19 during the fall semester. One expert says unemployment numbers in North Carolina don’t tell the whole story of the pandemic on the workforce. Plus: a new edition of the Addressing Taboo Topics series and UNC women’s lacrosse’s dream season comes to an abrupt end.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has updates on the latest stories from around the community on Thursday, May 27. North Carolina surpasses one million total COVID-19 cases on the same day it passes 13,000 deaths from the virus. Chapel Hill approves plans for a new affordable housing community off Homestead Road. Orange County’s U.S. Congressman David Price shares his thoughts on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Plus: men’s lacrosse star Chris Gray has UNC rolling heading into the Final Four.

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