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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares several local news stories from around the region on Tuesday, November 9. A former Town of Chapel Hill employee is facing lawsuits for defaulting on loans. The Town of Pittsboro is facing another severe contamination of its drinking water. A new UNC model reflects a shortage of nurses in North Carolina was expected even before the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus: Carolina basketball season officially begins!

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps start your week with a look at local news on Monday, November 8. COVID-19 vaccines for children are ample in North Carolina, meaning some could be fully vaccinated by Thanksgiving. A Durham County Commissioner enters the race to replace a longtime representative in Congress. A NC Central employee is accused of embezzling more than $900,000 from the university. Plus: a wild weekend in sports that included a top-10 win for UNC football, another national title and an Orange County high school winning its first state championship.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest news stories to close the week on Friday, November 5. COVID-19 vaccines for children continue their roll out. Chapel Hill expands its housing assistance program for town employees. Tourism took a hit during the pandemic, but may be poised to bounce back. Plus: a full weekend of UNC sports, including Carolina Football taking on an undefeated Wake Forest.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you several local and state news stories on Thursday, November 4. Governor Roy Cooper visits Orange County to see progress for children getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Congressional maps for North Carolina are approved, but already face challenges. Raleigh-Durham International Airport prepares for increased international travel, despite changes during the pandemic. Plus: Erin Matson continues her run of greatness and George Harmer celebrates Carolina Basketball overseas.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell takes you around the results from Election Day on Wednesday, November 3. Races in Chapel Hill and Carrboro lead to new town council members, while Hillsborough rolls with incumbents. The winning trio on the CHCCS school board cite a team effort to their victories. Plus: North Carolina ok’s the Pfizer vaccine for children 5 to 11 years-old and Orange County Animal Services reports on the final lone wolf-dog.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell starts off your week with top local news stories on Monday, November 1. The Northwood High School community continues to deal with recent tragedy as another student dies from a car crash. The Orange County community prepares for Election Day and sees a new record for early voting. The 203 Project advances despite another recent rise in costs. Plus: UNC football falls short against No. 11 Notre Dame, but other Carolina Athletics teams do well and the CHCCS Newcomer Program does well too.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you the latest local news to help finish your weeks on Friday, October 29. Orange County authorities search for a missing teenager. Chapel Hill is encouraging people to not gather on Franklin Street for Halloween, while also exploring early steps to take full control of the iconic road. The UNC System announces grant funding for mental health initiatives across the state. Plus: a full weekend of UNC sports awaits and early voting in Orange County begins to wrap up.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell details several local news stories on Thursday, October 28. Ahead of expected emergency approval, a local researcher details what’s been found by clinical trials for the COVID-19 vaccine in younger children. UNC announces its date and plans for an upcoming mental health summit. Early voting in Orange County could see a big push at the polls toward the end. Plus: UNC football is trying to game plan for a tough Notre Dame defense and a local state park is set to add new acreage.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the local news stories of the day from Wednesday, October 27. North Carolina’s COVID-19 trends are heading in the right direction, as Gov. Roy Cooper urges continued vigilance with vaccinations. A gas leak in Chapel Hill temporarily shuts down a major road. A new county government program aims to help homeowners struggling with property tax changes. Plus: The Breakfast Club releases its endorsements in local government races and the Sheraton Chapel Hill is open after major renovation.

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