97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local news headlines while substituting for Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 6. The CHCCS Board of Education prepares to meet to consider changing its high school schedules and to share thoughts on the district’s proposed facilities plan with bond money. That bond became clearer this week after the Orange County Board of Commissioners approved the framework for both local school systems and heard details on the need to address aging infrastructure. Local advocates are reminding people the importance of abortion access in this general election cycle, with some local faith leaders sharing their support — and an elected official pointing to the need for voters to not vote on “luxury” issues. Chapel Hill Police look to identify a driver after a hit-and-run collision with a bicyclist on Franklin Street. Plus: Carolina Baseball prepares for its super regional, UNC Track and Field compete at the national championships, and the UNC journalism school delivers its sixth national title in a row.


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