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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell starts out the week with your local news headlines on Monday, March 14.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps finish the week with local news stories on Friday, March 11. The former UNC Vice Chancellor for Research takes responsibility and shares some explanation of his recent plagiarism on a funding application. The UNC journalism school hires a new dean. The Chapel Hill Town Council is renewing development discussions at the 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard property. Eno River State Park is expanding further into Hillsborough thanks to a deal. Plus: UNC men’s basketball wins handily over Virginia and heads to the ACC Tournament semi-finals.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the top news stories of Thursday, March 10. Orange County announces an end date for its state of emergency. The Eno River State Park might expand into Historic Downtown Hillsborough. Congressman David Price shares thoughts on the war in Ukraine and its impact on democracy. The Triangle arts community prepares for the Big Night In for the Arts fundraiser. Plus: UNC men’s basketball prepares for the ACC Tournament.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell details the latest news stories on Wednesday, March 9, including breaking news from UNC’s campus. Plus: an arrest is made in the missing ATVs case, the 203 Project’s cost continues to rise, Orange County prepares for Creek Week and UNC’s baseball team is given its second loss of the season.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings listeners the latest in local news on Tuesday, March 8. Chapel Hill Police are investigating a bank robbery. Orange County moves into its optional masking phase of the pandemic, with UNC students sharing their concerns and excitement. Chapel Hill announces the next step in the Estes Drive Connectivity Project is set to begin next week. Plus: UNC’s Chancellor discusses promoting democracy on campus and Hubert Davis sheds light on a controversy around a handshake.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the top headlines on Monday, March 7, including the latest projects of how redistricting in North Carolina affects each party and UNC men’s basketball reaping rewards of their win over Duke.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares a variety of news stories on Friday, March 4 to close out the work week. The filing period closes for North Carolina’s primary elections. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is going with a more gradual masking transition than the other local school district. The ArtsCenter in Carrboro is shifting plans for its future home, as well as welcomes new leaders. Plus: UNC women’s basketball loses a dramatic game in the ACC Tournament, while men’s basketball prepares for the regular season finale at Duke.

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97.9 The Hill’s News Director Brighton McConnell details stories from UNC campus and around Orange County on Thursday, March 3.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the top local news stories on Wednesday, March 2, including details of Orange County rescinding much of its mask mandate.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell breaks down the latest local news on Tuesday, March 1. The filing period for local primary elections continues. Orange County leaders meet with health officials to get data for informing their indoor mask mandate. Chapel Hill’s Estes Drive Connectivity Project is set to pick up again. A local photographer highlights town employees in a brief photo series at the local library. Plus: UNC men’s basketball wins a thriller on Senior Night.

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