97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for Andrew Stuckey to share some end-of-week local news on Friday, December 22. With the holiday weekend here, there are changes in local government services that will affect residents. Most elected officials are off from meetings until the new year, but the Chatham County Board of Commissioners met Monday and received a report on the need for better childcare options for their community members of color. The Dorothy N. Johnson Community Center is taking shape in the Fairview neighborhood of Hillsborough in part from a youth internship program promoting civic engagement. Plus: UNC football’s defense earns a boost for 2024 and Florida State takes a big, new step toward trying to change the ACC.


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