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Daniel Johnson Studying Violence Against Women Soldiers, Mental Health Issues in U.S. Military – On Air Today (July 8, 2026)
Military data and mental health reporter Daniel Johnson speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 8.
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Handling 911 Calls, Filling Vacant County Seat, and Innovating Access to Healthcare – The Evening News (July 8, 2026)
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts the show on Wednesday, July 8 and shares the latest local news stories.
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Orange County: Revisiting Impact of Chantal’s Floods, Reacting to the New State Budget
Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners Jean Hamilton speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 8. On the heels of the first anniversary of Tropical Storm Chantal's destructive flooding in the community, Hamilton shares...
What The Supreme Court Ruling on Transgender Athletes Means for Them and Title IX – On Air Today (July 8, 2026)
UNC law and sports administration professor Barbara Osborne speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 8.
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Holding Court: World Cup Extravaganza Bolstered N.C. Sports Theme
In the sports world, it’s hard to throw a party without North Carolina. Even in a global event like the World Cup, there are connections.
Weekend Around the Hill: July 9 – July 12
Check out the events happening around our community. You can view the full Chapelboro Local Events Calendar here. To submit your own event, click here. Rocky River Hemp at Pittsboro Farmers Market Thursday, July 9 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Rocky River Hemp will be at the...
UNC Men’s Soccer Announces Schedule for 2026 Season
The UNC men's soccer program has announced its schedule for the 2026 regular season. The Tar Heels are looking to build off a 2025 season which saw them reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament....
Construction to Close Lane of UNC Campus Intersection Through August
The latest phase of a steam tunnel replacement project on the UNC campus will force the closure of a lane at the intersection of South Columbia Street and South Road beginning Wednesday, July 8. The closure is expected to last through Monday, Aug. 10. Northbound...
Rani Dasi Seeks Seat of Late Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford
Rani Dasi, a current member of the CHCCS board, announced her intention to fill the vacant seat left by the late Jamezetta Bedford.
Combination Jimmy John’s, Baskin-Robbins Store Coming to West Franklin Street
A combination Jimmy John's and Baskin-Robbins store will soon open on West Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill. The store is located at 143 West Franklin Street, Suite 90, in the same building which houses Target. The suite was most recently occupied by pūrvelo...
