97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell details the response to acclaimed journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones turning down UNC’s offer of a tenured position on Tuesday, July 6. The decision follows weeks of controversy and the university’s faculty speak out on what Hannah-Jones’ decision means for UNC’s future. Plus: how much of a threat do new COVID-19 variants pose to Orange County’s population and a new student details the likelihood of children catching the virus at school.

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