97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local news stories on Wednesday, July 12. The Chapel Hill Town Council gains another candidate in its race, while a familiar face files to run for Durham Mayor. State representatives, led by Chatham’s Robert Reives, hold a press conference to push for an updated state budget. The Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness provides an update to elected officials. The state’s DMV Commissioner visits the studio to share changes across the state and how his experience prepared him for the role. Plus: the FC Series is one week out from kicking off in Chapel Hill and the town is preparing for thousands of soccer fans.

 

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