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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell closes out the week with a look at top news stories on Friday, January 28. The Orange County community may have a third consecutive week of winter weather and several closures precede any snow. Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes a bill to push North Carolina’s primaries back further. UNC Health changes who can get COVID-19 tests at their emergency departments. Plus: UNC women’s basketball handily beats Duke and Orange County Animal Services shares updates on some captive wolf-dog hybrids.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you the latest local news stories on Thursday, January 27. As hospitalizations due to COVID-19 continue to set records, the CEO of UNC Health pens a column urging people to get vaccinated. The UNC campus community continues to emphasize mental health resources. The Orange County court system officially adopts a new policy to prevent people from staying in jail before their trials if they can’t pay for release. Plus: UNC men’s basketball wins a game despite awful shooting statistics.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares several local news stories on Wednesday, January 26. Police share updates and a charge in the crash at Northside Elementary School, as well as a status update on an injured bicyclist. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office turns to the public to help identify a suspected catalytic converter thief. Orange County’s Assembly of Governments meets for the first time since 2020. UNC’s Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center receives its biggest gift ever. Plus: OWASA forecasts projects around the Chapel Hill-Carrboro community and UNC football is recognized for their uniforms.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the top headlines of local news on Tuesday, January 25, including breaking news about a car crash at Northside Elementary School. A gas leak in Carrboro leads to two roads being closed and one building being evacuated. A crash on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill injures one bicyclist. UNC students voice concern or support for maintaining in-person learning while the omicron variant peaks its spread. Plus: UNC men’s basketball picks up a win and Carrboro is changing its website’s name.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell starts the week with local news reports on Monday, January 24. The Orange County courts system shares updates to its bail policy, aiming for reform that helps the pre-trial process limit bail for minor crimes. The county government reviews the latest edition of its racial equity plan. Police are investigating an armed robbery reported near UNC campus on Saturday. Plus: a longstanding lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of UNC’s affirmative action policies is taken by the U.S. Supreme Court and Carolina men’s basketball suffers another blowout loss.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps finish out the week on Friday, January 21, with lots of local news. Orange County is preparing for another chance of snowfall Friday night. UNC’s student government organizes a distribution of thousands of N95 and KN95 masks to the campus. Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger describes her experiences recovering from COVID-19. President Peter Hans shares his thoughts on the UNC System’s five-year strategic plan. Plus: UNC women’s basketball picks up another win ahead of a challenging stretch.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local news on Thursday, January 20. With chilly forecasts for overnight and Friday, how much winter weather is expected for Orange County? What should residents do to prepare and stay safe? Plus: local schools move to remote learning for Friday, the Durham County Detention Center weathers a COVID-19 outbreak and UNC women’s basketball prepares to host Virginia!

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares some of the top news after a long weekend on Tuesday, January 18. The snow and ice from the winter storm begins to clear across the region. COVID-19’s surge hits local K-12 schools and UNC campus, with the university’s student government stepping in to help protect public health. UNC men’s basketball prepares for a big match-up against Miami after a blowout win. Plus: Orange County’s courthouse and its staffing shortages are leading to a tedious backlog of important cases.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell finishes out a busy week by looking ahead to the weekend on Friday, January 14. Sunday threatens inclement winter weather for the region, including the possibility of freezing rain. Town and county services prepare to close for the storm and for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Chapel Hill Town Council reviews early concept plans for a new development near Southern Village. UNC’s David Routh shares the next goals of the Campaign for Carolina. Plus: winter sports kick into high gear, with UNC men’s basketball looking to keep consistency against Georgia Tech.

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