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The 5:00 News: COVID-19 Data, General Election Projections and KJ Mack

Posted by | Apr 20, 2022 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares local news headlines on Wednesday, April 20, including updates on statewide COVID-19 data. Plus… a local 12-year-old is using proceeds from one of his books to raise money for a good cause. 2022 general election projects spell trouble for Democrats. And Carolina baseball picks up a mid-week win.

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The 5:00 News: ‘Medium’ Spread, Mental Health and Hillsborough Banners

Posted by | Apr 18, 2022 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell returns to deliver local news stories to listeners on Monday, April 18, including updates from Hillsborough and details on mental health resources for UNC students.

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The 5:00 News: Local Gov. Is Back, Period Products and TV Ratings

Posted by | Apr 6, 2022 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares updates from the community on Wednesday, April 6. A bevy of local government meetings leads to advancing the 203 Project and considering two Chapel Hill legends being honored. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools moves to optional masking. A UNC initiative has brought free menstrual products to all residence communities. Plus: Gene Chizik is settling into his coaching role again at UNC and men’s basketball delivered whopping TV ratings once again.

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The 5:00 News: Severe Weather + Matrimony Madness

Posted by | Mar 31, 2022 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest updates in local news on Thursday, March 31, including the severe thunderstorms and high winds passing through the Triangle. Plus: Gov. Roy Cooper declares North Carolina the official Center of the College Basketball Universe. UNC fans getting married on Saturday share stories of having their ceremonies and the Final Four conflict. UNC Gymnastics continues in its NCAA Regional competition. And Carrboro prepares for two outdoor, downtown events Sunday afternoon.

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