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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has the latest news affecting the Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County community, including updates from the state government about easing some COVID-19 capacity limits. Plus: the death of a Chapel Hill firefighter is investigated, the Wegmans supermarket opens its doors and UNC researchers test whether mouthwash will limit the coronavirus’ spread.

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97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell shares the latest details of local news on Tuesday, February 23. The NCDHHS updates its COVID-19 County Alert System. A local school district has water quality issues as it reenters classrooms for the first time in nearly a year. And several UNC athletes earn weekly awards from the ACC.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest stories from around the Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County Community on Monday, February 22. Orange County Sheriff’s Office reports the latest in a recent string of catalytic converter thefts. The Chapel Hill Police Department reveals the name of a shooting victim. And an initiative aims to use UNC and Duke fans’ rivalry to help fundraise for cancer research.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest stories from around our community on Friday, February 19, including breaking news of gun violence in Chapel Hill. Plus: the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education gains a new member and community members in Efland reflect on what went wrong for the Efland Station development.

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97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell has the latest news from the community on Thursday, February 18, where a winter storm warning is still under effect. He also shares reporting on Chatham County’s cyberattack, COVID-19 vaccine distribution hurdles and a petition to ensure parents can attend local high school sports games.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the local news from the Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Orange and Chatham County community on Tuesday, February 16. The Chatham County governments shares new information about its cyber security breach from October. The Town of Chapel Hill is still seeking solutions to its vacant town council seat. And the Town of Carrboro is set to recognize muralists whose work was recently erected downtown.

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97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell has the latest news from the weekend and Monday, February 15. The Chapel Hill Fire Department investigates a fuel order on East Franklin Street, causing several delays. Orange County Schools will bring students back to classrooms sooner than planed. The Chapel Hill Wegmans makes plans for its grand opening and a Carolina basketball icon makes a substantial donation to North Carolina health care.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell catches you up on the latest local news on Thursday, February 11. A group of UNC faculty is looking for more transparency from university leadership, asking Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz to step down. A new resource aiming to remove and educate about Confederate monuments in North Carolina prepares to launch. And the Town of Carrboro names its new Police Chief.

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97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell has the latest news from around the community and state on Wednesday, February 10. North Carolina announces an update to when Phase 3 of COVID-19 vaccine distribution will begin. Experts say COVID-19 variants should be taken seriously, but vaccines should continue to work. And Orange County approves funding for six project meant to lower local environmental impact.

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