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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell returns to bring you several local news stories to start your week on Monday, September 20. UNC Health and Duke Health are nearly at the self-imposed deadline for employees to get COVID-19 vaccines. Chapel Hill residents and town officials discuss stormwater management. Orange County looks to address rising homelessness numbers. Plus: UNC men’s golf and volleyball continue strong starts while football moves to 2-1!

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps wrap up the week with local news stories from Friday, September 10. Orange County first responders share their memories of the 9/11 attacks as the 20th anniversary nears. Local hospital systems are sharing their data to highlight the amount of unvaccinated COVID-19 patients. A new UNC study shows how the pandemic affected the campus’ alcohol culture. Plus: UNC football prepares to bounce back, while UNC field hockey falls once again.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares top stories in local news on Thursday, September 9. Governor Roy Cooper shares the latest COVID-19 data from North Carolina, as does UNC with its campus community. Local elected officials speak out against Texas’ new abortion law. Chapel Hill Transit announces temporary changes to service. Plus: UNC offers an incentive for those who get vaccinated at Kenan Stadium and Michael Jordan’s brand donates to help a key initiative.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has the latest local news stories around the Orange County region on Wednesday, September 8. A campus safety group at UNC officially dissolves after two years. A new county commissioner is sworn in. UNC and Duke are conducting clinical trials on new, easier treatments for COVID-19. Plus: a new music series is set to launch on Thursday, while Orange County discusses plan for a visual arts festival starting in 2022.

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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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