97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in for Andrew Stuckey and shares the latest local news on Monday, July 27. UNC Football’s general manager Michael Lombardi is on administrative leave as the university examines a complaint filed by a former staff member, according to reports. Mike Roberson takes part in his first meetings as a Chatham County commissioner, following his swearing-in ceremony last week. The president of the North Carolina Association of Educators says despite increased pay for teachers just starting their careers, the state budget falls short of increasing pay for the groups where attrition is highest. Plus: Orange County’s Arts’ Eno Arts Mill prepares to reopen and thank the community for its support, and UNC field hockey shares its schedule for the 2026 season.


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