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97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell has the latest news from the community on Thursday, February 18, where a winter storm warning is still under effect. He also shares reporting on Chatham County’s cyberattack, COVID-19 vaccine distribution hurdles and a petition to ensure parents can attend local high school sports games.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the local news from the Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Orange and Chatham County community on Tuesday, February 16. The Chatham County governments shares new information about its cyber security breach from October. The Town of Chapel Hill is still seeking solutions to its vacant town council seat. And the Town of Carrboro is set to recognize muralists whose work was recently erected downtown.

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97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell has the latest news from the weekend and Monday, February 15. The Chapel Hill Fire Department investigates a fuel order on East Franklin Street, causing several delays. Orange County Schools will bring students back to classrooms sooner than planed. The Chapel Hill Wegmans makes plans for its grand opening and a Carolina basketball icon makes a substantial donation to North Carolina health care.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell catches you up on the latest local news on Thursday, February 11. A group of UNC faculty is looking for more transparency from university leadership, asking Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz to step down. A new resource aiming to remove and educate about Confederate monuments in North Carolina prepares to launch. And the Town of Carrboro names its new Police Chief.

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97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell has the latest news from around the community and state on Wednesday, February 10. North Carolina announces an update to when Phase 3 of COVID-19 vaccine distribution will begin. Experts say COVID-19 variants should be taken seriously, but vaccines should continue to work. And Orange County approves funding for six project meant to lower local environmental impact.

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97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell shares the latest news from around Orange and Chatham County on Tuesday, February 9. North Carolina crosses some grim COVID-19 benchmarks, but continues faster vaccine distribution. A local school drops its name honoring a former slave owner. And the towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro see their finances take smaller hits than expected from the pandemic.

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97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell shares the latest news from Monday, February 8, as well as from the past weekend. The UNC men’s basketball game for Monday night gets postponed, with reports being the Heels’ opponent wasn’t comfortable after seeing videos of players at a party. Fallout from UNC students celebrating on Franklin Street Saturday continues. And Orange County receives new doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, but still expect appointment delays.

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To wrap up a busy week in Orange and Chatham Counties, 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills you in with the latest on Friday, February 5. The Efland Station project is dead after the developer says Orange County “just isn’t a good fit.” Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools approves a schedule for some in-person learning, which will begin in April. And a Hillsborough resident gets a special gift for his home.

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97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell has the latest news from around the community and state on Thursday, February 4. Governor Roy Cooper shares his preferred budget plan while North Carolina lawmakers pass COVID-19 relief and an initial school reopening bill. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is set to discuss adopting a hybrid learning model. And the UNC School of Nursing receives the largest private donation in its history.

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