97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has the latest from around the Orange and Chatham County community on Wednesday, June 9. Budget discussions continue on the local and state level, with North Carolina leaders finding an agreement on a spending amount. An award-winning restaurant in Chapel Hill permanently closes its doors. Plus: the Town of Chapel Hill is looking to add bike lanes during the repaving of a popular road and UNC holds the 33rd annual Carolina Blood Drive.
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you news from Thursday, June 3, including important weather updates as heavy rain hits the community.
The 5:00 News: Pandemic-Prevention Research, Local Government Meetings and Memorial Day
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell welcomes you back after the long weekend with the latest headlines on Tuesday, June 1. North Carolina marks its lowest amount of new COVID-19 cases in more than a year. Duke University researchers are striving to find a vaccine to prevent future coronavirus pandemics. Plus: Orange County honors Memorial Day and UNC men’s golf marks a strong finish at the NCAA Championship.