97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in to share local news and close out the week on Friday, September 13. After “vague” online threats, Orange County Schools and Orange County Sheriff’s Office ramped up security to maintain safety. A second rabies case in a week is reported by Orange County Animal Services. The former leader of UNC’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion speaks with the media about job cuts, position changes and compliance with a new UNC System policy. Hog Day in Hillsborough means some traffic changes over the weekend, while Chapel Hill and Carrboro share temporary closures set for next week. Plus: UNC women’s soccer picks up a win, men’s soccer prepares for its 100th match against Duke, and 97.9 The Hill’s Michael Koh revisits some sordid Carolina football history…the last time UNC lost to an FCS team.


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