97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell delivers some of the latest news stories on Thursday, July 11. A new local music festival is announced for August, hosted by a local recording studio and record company at an Orange County park. The Town of Pittsboro continues to work out some kinks — and work through addressing some misinformation — in its recent utilities merger with the City of Sanford, with the mayor sharing the reason behind some discolored water for customers. UNC Libraries are fielding new requests and contracts from academic publishers about allowing access to the content in the age of artificial intelligence. Plus: Carolina Athletics sets a new record for participation on the ACC Honor Roll and a former Tar Heel is relieved of duties for the U.S. men’s national soccer team.


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