97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has some of the latest local and state news on Wednesday, June 16. Orange County passes an operating budget, while Chapel Hill’s government is set to consider a major development project. The Chapel Hill Farmer’s Market is experiencing a string of thefts. Plus: North Carolina’s economy looks like it’s booming and a diehard Diamond Heels fan is set to change his cheering methods.

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The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has some of the latest local and state news on Wednesday, June 16. Orange County passes an operating budget, while Chapel Hill's government is set to consider a major development project. The Chapel Hill Farmer's Market is experiencing a string of thefts. Plus: North Carolina's economy looks like it's booming and a diehard Diamond Heels fan is set to change his cheering methods.
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