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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has the latest news from the long weekend on Tuesday, September 7. Tuesday marked a somber anniversary of the unsolved murder of a UNC student. Tension rises between student leaders and the UNC administration over what public health protocols are in place. Plus: UNC Football slides in nationwide polls following its loss, but many other Tar Heel programs brought home victories over the weekend.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you the latest local news on Thursday, September 2, including vaccination rates at Carrboro’s town government and UNC. Plus… One Duke expert says healthy and vaccinated individuals may want to wait before getting a COVID-19 booster shot. Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver offers welcome to Afghan refugees. And Carolina Football’s 2021 kickoff season is just one day away.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell details several local news stories on Wednesday, September 1, including the return of some local government meetings. Plus… UNC shares updates on its COVID-19 testing data and centers. A new Asian American Center opens on the UNC campus to welcome all students. Redistricting in North Carolina is set to begin soon now that census data is released. And several former UNC women’s tennis stars play in the U.S. Open.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local news stories to start the week on Monday, August 30. Carrboro Police charge four teenagers for attempted murder. Duke University change its public health protocols amid a surge of COVID-19 cases. Chapel Hill community member march for more affordable housing at below 30 percent AMI. Plus: the NCHSAA’s future seems clearer as the season begins and local artists have one final day to apply for a grant.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps listeners finish out the week with local news stories on Friday, August 27. A downed power line causes traffic issues in Chapel Hill. COVID-19 cases are rising at UNC, as well as across North Carolina. A prominent UNC community member takes a new position at Duke. Plus: Carolina field hockey suffers a rare season-opening defeat and a new office building aims to honor the legacy of a UNC pioneer.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell details the latest local news stories on Thursday, August 26, including two crime stories from Hillsborough and Carrboro. Plus… Orange County’s Congressman shares his thoughts on the federal government’s withdrawal. UNC’s field hockey program sets its sight on a fourth consecutive national title, while UNC soccer is in action. And Carolina Athletics set their public health standards for fans this fall.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has several local and state news stories to share on Wednesday, August 25. A former director of a local historical site is convicted on embezzlement charges. UNC Horizons announces a new affordable housing plan for some of its patients recovering from substance abuse. A mysterious illness is affecting songbirds in eastern states…is North Carolina next? Plus: a former Tar Heel basketball star retires from the sport and the General Assembly advances several bills.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell delivers listeners the latest local news stories from Tuesday, August 24. Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating a string of 18 vehicle break-ins. Local businesses may now find it easier to require proof of vaccination following the FDA’s full approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The CHCCS superintendent shares mentalities of the district heading into a new academic year. Plus: the ACC joins a conference alliance, UNC women’s basketball releases its schedule and Hubert Davis shares how Mack Brown has already helped him be a head coach.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest from around the region on Monday, August 23. Local school districts begin classes for the new academic year. UNC reports its first positive COVID-19 cluster in a dorm so far this fall. Orange County opens a county building honoring Bonnie B. Davis. Plus: UNC football land a major recruit and Tar Heels women’s soccer earns a dramatic victory!

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you the latest from around the Orange County community and state on Thursday, August 19. UNC tweaks its coronavirus testing protocols for unvaccination and unattested students, as they aim to have such measures take them through the school year. North Carolina hits troubling COVID benchmarks and sees a resident detained in Washington D.C. for a bomb threat. Plus… UNC women’s soccer prepares for its new season. Carrboro High School unveils a new mural. And the state General Assembly passes legislation to revoke pistol permitting.

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