97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps close out the week by sharing the latest local news stories with listeners on Friday, April 4. The North Carolina Court of Appeals shares its ruling in the lawsuit delaying the state Supreme Court race, and sides with the trailing Republican candidate. A key UNC administrator will step down from the role after classes end, but will remain on campus to resume teaching. The Carrboro Town Council hear recommendations on how to improve its affordable housing strategies moving forward, and discuss making a first-of-its-kind plan. In sports, UNC men’s basketball lands a prized transfer portal target and women’s basketball adds a senior frontcourt player too. The Diamond Heels prepare for Game 2 against Duke after a dramatic ninth-inning finish on Thursday night, and David Glenn shares his perspective on how the transfer portal defined the ACC men’s basketball’s woes this past season.

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