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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest reporting on local news stories from Thursday, March 4. New guidance from the state government may mean Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools’ plans for hybrid learning will get accelerated. UNC Health experts reflect on the community’s collective work and growth over the first full year of COVID-19 in the state. And members of the UNC community share where they believe nationwide recognition of Black History Month fall short.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell looks back at how North Carolina has changed since reporting its first COVID-19 case one year ago today. Plus: the state begins to receive its initial Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses, a Chapel Hill nonprofit is looking to update sexual education in public schools and the longtime district attorney announces his retirement.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest news from around our community and the state government on Tuesday, March 2. Governor Roy Cooper announces all of Group 3 in North Carolina will be vaccine-eligible sooner than originally planned. As local districts prepare for in-person instruction, a bill requiring it fails in the state legislature. And new reports show while local unemployment rates are relatively low, North Carolina is still seeing sustained job losses.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has the latest stories from around the community on Monday, March 1. As we enter a new month, a new vaccine option will soon arrive in North Carolina. Orange County prepares to launch a new transportation method for Hillsborough residents. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools parents debate whether to move their children to hybrid instruction. And Walker Kessler steps up to lead UNC men’s basketball to a crucial win.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell wraps up the week with news stories from Friday, February 26. Chapel Hill Police are investigation a shooting in the Glen Lennox neighborhood. Governor Roy Cooper’s new executive order easing capacity restrictions goes into effect. Local health officials urge residents to seek a variety of providers to get vaccinated and UNC women’s basketball is victorious on Senior Night.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills you in on the latest stories from around the community on Thursday, February 25. Carolina Athletics announces a limited number of fans will be able to return to games this spring. Delays in U.S. Census data could have major impacts in North Carolina. And local water agencies prepare for their annual pipe-cleaning.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has the latest news affecting the Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County community, including updates from the state government about easing some COVID-19 capacity limits. Plus: the death of a Chapel Hill firefighter is investigated, the Wegmans supermarket opens its doors and UNC researchers test whether mouthwash will limit the coronavirus’ spread.

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97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell shares the latest details of local news on Tuesday, February 23. The NCDHHS updates its COVID-19 County Alert System. A local school district has water quality issues as it reenters classrooms for the first time in nearly a year. And several UNC athletes earn weekly awards from the ACC.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest stories from around the Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County Community on Monday, February 22. Orange County Sheriff’s Office reports the latest in a recent string of catalytic converter thefts. The Chapel Hill Police Department reveals the name of a shooting victim. And an initiative aims to use UNC and Duke fans’ rivalry to help fundraise for cancer research.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest stories from around our community on Friday, February 19, including breaking news of gun violence in Chapel Hill. Plus: the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education gains a new member and community members in Efland reflect on what went wrong for the Efland Station development.

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