The 5:00 News: Faculty Frustrations, A Water Main Leak and A Baby Bust
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has the latest local news from the community on Wednesday, July 7. UNC faculty speak out against university leadership’s actions amid the wake of Nikole Hannah-Jones declining a tenured position. The Black Student Movement holds a press conference to share demands to improve their experience at UNC. A water main break causes shutoffs and traffic delays in Hillsborough. Plus: could North Carolina experience a “baby bust” coming out of the pandemic?
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell details the response to acclaimed journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones turning down UNC’s offer of a tenured position on Tuesday, July 6. The decision follows weeks of controversy and the university’s faculty speak out on what Hannah-Jones’ decision means for UNC’s future. Plus: how much of a threat do new COVID-19 variants pose to Orange County’s population and a new student details the likelihood of children catching the virus at school.
The 5:00 News: NHJ Fallout, NIL Changes and CHPL Browsing
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares local news headlines, on Thursday, July 1, including from UNC campus. Black students say the Nikole Hannah-Jones vote for tenure is a start, but her treatment reflects root problems with the university’s value of its minority community. Meanwhile, the Board of Trustees sees its membership change for the first time in two years. UNC athletes are among the thousands able to now benefit from their name, image and likeness. Plus: reopening facilities in Orange County include the public libraries.
The 5:00 News: NHJ Vote, University Place and A Fine-Free Library
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you updates from UNC campus on Wednesday, June 30, as university leadership votes on tenure for Nikole Hannah-Jones. Details on the scenes at the Carolina Inn, as well as on development at University Place, the Chatham County Public Library moving to a fine-free model and vehicle break-ins in Chapel Hill.
The 5:00 News: Concerned UNC Faculty, Approved Aura and Free Bus Trips
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has local news headlines for your Tuesday afternoon June 29. Ahead of a likely vote on Nikole Hannah-Jones’ tenure application, UNC faculty are continuing to speak out in support and share their concerns about university leadership. The Chapel Hill Town Council approves the Aura development and University Place redevelopments, while a Hillsborough incumbent announces she’ll run for re-election. Plus: Carolina Athletics’ Rammy Awards begin and GoTriangle updates its fare model.