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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell rounds up the latest local news on Wednesday, March 30.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell details the latest local news stories on Tuesday, March 29.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the top local news headlines of the day on Monday, March 28, including the Carolina men’s basketball team heading to the Final Four.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps prepare listeners for double NCAA Tournament action on Friday, March 25. Both UNC men’s and women’s basketball programs are getting ready for the Sweet 16 games. Plus: Chapel Hill advances discussions on redeveloping the site of its police station, CHCCS hopes to move to virtual learning on primary Election Day and more.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the top local stories of the day on Thursday, March 24. The Chapel Hill Town Council advances the exploration of redevelopment at 828 MLK Boulevard. The UNC Board of Trustees receive an update on voluntary staff turnover and a new research center. A UNC political scientist shares how the U.S. and other countries’ responses to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are or are not making a difference. Plus: patrons are having issues tracking Chapel Hill Transit buses and the Carolina basketball teams are 24 hours away from their Sweet 16 games.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell reports on the latest local news stories on Wednesday, March 23. Chapel Hill Police are investigating a hit-and-run that injured a bicyclist — the fifth such collision this year. A group of UNC students are lobbying for Election Day to become a university holiday to encourage student participation. The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau opens its doors in a new location. A UNC football player announces he is stepping away from the program to battle cancer. Plus: the Carolina basketball programs leave Chapel Hill for the next round of NCAA Tournament play and women’s lacrosse looks to stay undefeated after its biggest deficit of the season.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares local news stories with listeners on Tuesday, March 22. A report indicates the Chatham County Schools district may implement a suspension policy for students caught committing racist acts in light of a recent incident. Two local Habitat for Humanity affiliates are among the benefactors of a substantial donation. Two Carrboro natives recently received big honors. Plus: UNC women’s basketball is headed to the Sweet Sixteen after a big win and a community of people training for stage combat certification in Raleigh share their stories.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell delivers the latest local news stories on Monday, March 21. The UNC men’s basketball team wins a roller coaster of an upset against No. 1 Baylor in the NCAA Tournament. Now, the women’s basketball team is preparing for their second round matchup. Plus: Carrboro Police are investigating a weekend shooting, North Carolina is updating its COVID-19 tracking for new metrics and Chatham County Schools shares an important caveat for a recent controversy.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell closes out the week with local and state news on Friday, March 18. Governor Roy Cooper says it’s time for North Carolina to look forward, but the state does still have plans in place to monitor public health. The state treasurer aims to protect North Carolinians’ pension money from being tied to Russia. The Town of Chapel Hill announces a start date for one-way traffic on Estes Drive. Plus: UNC men’s basketball wins their first round NCAA Tournament, while the women’s program prepares for March Madness.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell delivers the top local news stories of Tuesday, March 15, including updates from Chatham County about a murder. The Chatham County Schools also pass a measure to improve policies in light of students reportedly conducting a mock slave auction. A popular Chapel Hill restaurant is set to expand. The UNC women’s basketball team anticipates next year’s return of three players lost to ACL injuries. Jim Kitchen shares his excitement of being on an upcoming rocket launch. Plus: Carolina baseball is in action and the men’s basketball team departs for the NCAA tournament!

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