97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps finish the week with local news stories on Friday, March 11. The former UNC Vice Chancellor for Research takes responsibility and shares some explanation of his recent plagiarism on a funding application. The UNC journalism school hires a new dean. The Chapel Hill Town Council is renewing development discussions at the 828 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard property. Eno River State Park is expanding further into Hillsborough thanks to a deal. Plus: UNC men’s basketball wins handily over Virginia and heads to the ACC Tournament semi-finals.