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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has the latest local news stories on Thursday, March 18, including updates on the inclement weather forecasted for the community. Plus: surveys of Raleigh-Durham International Airport users indicate vaccines will help boost travel. The Chapel Hill Public Library earns a finalist spot for a national award. And a UNC student recently made some mushroom history.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills you in on the top stories from the Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Orange and Chatham County community on Wednesday, March 17. North Carolina’s COVID-19 trends continue to decline, as Group 4 begins eligibility and Governor Roy Cooper touts vaccination data. The UNC community condemns recent violence against Asian Americans in the wake of a tragedy in Atlanta. Plus: the community prepares for inclement weather on Thursday and Chapel Hill Transit celebrates its staff.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell catches you up on local news stories from Tuesday, March 16. A suspect is charged in a long-standing hit and run case in Chapel Hill. The 1200 MLK controversy is leading to renewed conversations around affordable housing in our community. Plus: the UNC women’s basketball program is dancing once again and the ACC Network recognizes some Carolina Athletics icons.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest news from around our community and North Carolina from the weekend on Monday, March 15. A former Chapel Hill business owner is charged for assaulting a U.S. Capitol officer during the January 6 insurrection attempt. Key COVID-19 trends in North Carolina continue to decrease amid the recent push for vaccines. And the local NAACP branch holds a vigil on a sobering one-year anniversary.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the stories you need to know heading into your weekend on Friday, March 12. The Orange County government meets with the City of Mebane to talk long-term economic development opportunities. The state government passes a law to require in-person instruction for elementary schoolers. And the Tar Heels road in the ACC Tournament continues against Florida State, while Virginia’s comes to an abrupt end.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has the latest news you need to know from around our community and state on Thursday, March 11. Governor Roy Cooper announces when Group 4 will begin its eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines. The Chapel Hill Town Council approves a controversial rezoning request while aiming to protect the lives of mobile home residents. And recent data shows children’s mental health amid the pandemic is being severely tested.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills you in on the latest from around the community on Wednesday, March 10. Orange County Sheriff’s Office seeks help finding a missing teenager. The state government issues new guidance on in-person instruction for elementary school students. And the U.S. Census Bureau reveals data showing how the pandemic has affected Americans mental health.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has the latest stories from around the community on Tuesday, March 9, including a shooting in Carrboro that left one person injured. Plus: a proposed development could lead to displaced Chapel Hill residents, Hillsborough changes a street name and a new UNC-themed doughnut is unveiled.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell catches you up on the latest stories from around the Orange and Chatham County communities on Monday, March 8. Chapel Hill Police investigate a pedestrian collision near downtown. Local school districts prepare for and embark on a return to in-person learning. And UNC men’s basketball wins in dominant fashion over Duke on Senior Night.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest news to wrap up the week on Friday, March 5. UNC announces its aim to hold full in-person instruction again for the upcoming fall semester. Town and university officials urge precaution ahead of the UNC-Duke basketball rematch. And Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools accelerates its timeline for moving to hybrid learning.

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