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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell delivers some top news stories from Wednesday, August 18, as UNC begins its fall semester. North Carolina announces its latest vaccine lottery winners and prepares for its latest state budget negotiations. Data from the 2020 U.S. Census shows North Carolina is growing quickly, but specifically in cities and with an older population. A local agricultural business is set to end milk production. Plus: UNC football nears a key coronavirus vaccination metric and a former men’s basketball star makes the leap to college coaching.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local news headlines on Tuesday, August 17. The dean of UNC’s journalism school is set to step down in the coming months. Orange County Schools adopt new health measures for staff ahead of the new school year. COVID-19 vaccine trials for children aged 5-11 are finishing up. Plus: Chatham County passes non-discrimination ordinances and UNC football donates tickets to first responders.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell starts off the week with local news stories from around the community on Monday, August 16. UNC faculty are petitioning for the university to begin the year with remote learning despite FDOC being two days away. CHCCS honors a pioneer in desegregating its district 60 years ago. Plus: UNC Football lands in top 10 of the Associated Press’ Preseason Rankings and a local dance studio places in top 10 in a major competition.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell finishes out the week with several local news stories on Friday, August 13. Duke University announces two clusters of COVID-19 cases, one of which has nearly 30 students. A stretch of Interstate 40 in Orange County is set to be expanded from two lanes to three. A new study at UNC aims to address racial inequities in maternal care. And one UNC men’s golfer is standing out at the 2021 U.S. Amateur Championships.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you the latest news stories from Thursday, August 12. The UNC campus community is seeing students move in to on-campus dorms. COVID-19 trends in North Carolina break another summer record. Orange County continues offering eviction resources to residents even as the federal moratorium is reinstated. The North Carolina House of Representatives passes its budget. Plus: more data is released from the U.S. Census and a former UNC rugby player is using her Olympics platform to spread acceptance.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell reports the latest local news on Wednesday, August 11. Orange County’s indoor mask mandate goes into effect, as does Chatham County’s for county government facilities. UNC reports its first COVID-19 cluster of the new semester — what measures is the university taking to limit spread? Plus: a top UNC infectious disease expert shares more details on the protections coronavirus vaccines can bring.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest news regarding impending mask mandates in Orange and Chatham Counties on Tuesday, August 10. Plus… Carrboro unveils a new truth plaque. Chapel Hill updates its noise ordinances to no longer carry criminal charges. And UNC football lands in the top ten of the first major preseason poll.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell gets the week started with a look at local and state news from Monday, August 9. Durham County enacts a new mask mandate for all indoor public spaces. Chapel Hill Police find a missing person. Estes Drive is set to have new bikepaths, sidewalks and crosswalks in the coming year. Plus: two Tar Heel star athletes earn academic recognition and North Carolina receives a windfall in tax revenue.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell finishes out the week with a full slate of local news on Friday, August 6. The Carrboro town government mandates vaccines for its employees, while Orange County mandates testing for those who aren’t vaccinated. UNC faculty express concern about students buy fake vaccination cards to avoid coronavirus testing. Plus: UNC’s Sam Howell is focusing on upcoming games instead of preseason accolades and several Chapel Hill trails feature local infrastructure art.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings local news stories to listeners on Thursday, August 5. The UNC campus community voices concern about public health measures ahead of the new fall semester, while university leadership cites its testing program and vaccination rates. CHCCS leadership discusses changes in the district’s public health measures. Sports betting may soon be coming to North Carolina. Plus: two former Tar Heels earn Olympic medals and Orange County fire officials are set to destroy a stockpile of fireworks.

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