97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes to share the latest local news stories and headlines on Thursday, April 3. Carrboro Police investigate an evening carjacking and ask the public for help identifying a subject. UNC’s Carolina Across 100 initiative is helping plan long-term recovery efforts for Hurricane Helene victims in western North Carolina, and the program leader details her takeaways from a listening tour of the affected communities. Chapel Hill and Pittsboro organizers prepare a protest for Saturday against President Donald Trump’s administration’s actions. Local governments’ budgeting season is underway, and Pittsboro’s mayor details the separation of the budget discussions from revaluation efforts. The Chatham County Chamber of Commerce names a new president and CEO. Plus: UNC women’s basketball sees its first potential transfer portal departure of the offseason, UNC men’s club basketball is fundraising for its trip to the national tournament, and a Carolina fencer earns a big ACC honor.


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