97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, Feb. 25 and shares the latest local news. UNC men’s basketball officially hires and names its first general manager of the program, with Carolina Athletics detailing what the role will entail. Orange and Chatham counties’ commissioners are set to hold meetings after delays last week. Despite a postponed grand opening ceremony, the Drakeford Library Complex is fully open in Carrboro — and marks the start of a new anchor resource for the downtown. UNC researchers detail their concerns about the effective freeze and federal funding cuts threatened by Trump administration, as well as the likely impacts to be felt in circles working on innovations like cancer treatments. Plus: Hubert Davis signed a contract extension in December, and Carolina Baseball sees its perfect record put to the test.
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