The 5:00 News (News On The Hill)

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee announced her intention to run for reelection this year. Later in the day, Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson announced her intention to run for reelection as well. We also hear about recent polling numbers in North Carolina from Tom Jensen, as well as a story on the impact of recent cuts on the local science community, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, a traffic accident damages the I-85 bridge over Orange Grove Road, causing lengthy delays on the Interstate and closing Orange Grove Road. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on Town Manager Patrice Toney’s budget proposal one year after her start on the job. We hear a story on the broader economic outlook according to UNC economists, a Federal Trump-appointed judge ruling in favor of Democrat Allison Riggs, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels are set to play Campbell tonight, and more...

97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck (filling in for Andrew Stuckey) presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news: Chapel Hill Police announce two arrests in connection with a downtown shooting, and a house fire in Chapel Hill sends two people to the hospital. Also: we get our first declared candidate for Chapel Hill Town Council; voting-rights advocates push back against a new law shifting control of the State Board of Elections to the GOP; elected officials oppose a bill that would restrict local governments’ zoning powers; a new restaurant is set to open in Hillsborough; and judi...

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from an organizer for UNC Students for Justice in Palestine, as they marked one year since police broke-up a protest on campus last spring. We also hear from the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the PEACH apartments in the Pine Knolls neighborhood. In sports, the Diamond Heels get a win yesterday and play again today, Zaden High is set to return to UNC, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear more on the status of international students visas at UNC. We also hear from some of the organizers of the Carolina Blood Drive, which takes place at the Smith Center tomorrow. We hear from Tri-River Water on their merger with Chatham County Utility customers. In sports, we check the latest on the Diamond Heels, UNC Football players signing free agent contracts in the NFL, Academic All-ACC honorees, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn that now all six international UNC students who had their visas revoked by the United States government have now had those visas restored. We hear a story on the return of the UNC Climate Symposium, which is back after a five year hiatus and is now student-run. We check the local government meeting schedule, hear from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board Vice-Chair Riza Jenkins, and more. In sports the UNC women’s Lacrosse team stays undefeated ahead of the NCAA tournament, and...

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local news headlines on Friday, April 25 while substituting for Andrew Stuckey. UNC names its permanent selection for its School of Education, and the international student community sees a reversal of a previous threat to their visas’ status. As a bar in Carrboro closes, a THC and CBD-product store is set to move in after buying the building. CHCCS names its 2025 Principal of the Year while the district takes the next step in its ongoing superintendent search. In sports, UNC men’s basketball lands a former ACC foe from the transfer port...

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we hear a story on local governments weighing budget priorities during a tough cycle augmented by massive federal spending cuts. In education news, we hear of a principal hire for Seawell Elementary School, a big gift for the UNC theatre department, and a student earning an academic honor. We hear from Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jenson on Governor Josh Stein’s popularity, and more. In sports, Drake Powell declares for the NBA draft, the Diamond Heels host a student home run derby, and mo...

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for Andrew Stuckey and shares the top local news stories from the community on Thursday, April 17. A Carrboro man faces felony kidnapping and child trafficking charges after an investigation into a missing juvenile in Chatham County. The Chapel Hill-City Schools Board of Education prepares for one of the first budget votes in this cycle for the local government and institutions. Kidzu Children’s Museum rebrands and sets its sights on a significant expansion in Chapel Hill as it aims to serve all North Carolinians. The chair of the Orange County Board of Co...

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes on the air to deliver the top local news stories for the afternoon of Wednesday, April 16. Chapel Hill and Carrboro Police said the juvenile suspect in a pair of armed carjackings is in custody. Orange County approves its land purchase in Hillsborough for its future crisis diversion facility. Chapel Hill opens its inclusive playground after renovations at Community Center Park, and a new maternity center opens in Chapel Hill to offer alternative birthing options while honoring its predecessor in the building. One Chatham County gas station makes news for demolishing a mural...

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we hear about a new development approved by the Chapel Hill Town Council on South Elliot Road. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on recent bills put forward in the North Carolina General Assembly. We hear about what comes next for Mebane’s social district now that it’s one year pilot period is almost up, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels had a huge weekend, sweeping Wake Forrest and moving up to #12 in the national rankings. We also hear results from l...

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford on the “revenue-neutral” tax rate. We hear a Carolina Connection story on raw milk from a farm in Cedar Grove. We hear about this weekend’s ClydeFEST in Chatham County, and more. In sports, The Diamond Heels get rained out and rescheduled as part of a busy UNC sports weekend, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of six international UNC students who had their student visas revoked by the Trump Administration, and a Carolina Connection interview responding to earlier student visas being revoked. We hear from Carrboro on their Vision Zero commitment, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels won a slug-fest at Elon on Tuesday 10-12, top ranked Women’s Lacrosse visits ECU, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we check the local government meeting schedule, which includes meeting by the Orange County Board of Commissioners and the Carrboro Town Council. We hear a Carolina Connection story Friendly Barber Shop in Carrboro, which will be closing at the end of April, and more. In sports, we hear a supercut of Ian Jackson as he enters the transfer portal, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we hear a story about the recent Hands Off 25 rallies against the Trump Administration, including conversations with people at the event in Chapel Hill. We hear about an e-bike lending program from the town of Chapel Hill, check the local government meeting schedule, and more. In sports, UNC Men’s Basketball star freshman Ian Jackson has entered the transfer portal, Women’s Lacrosse moves up to number one after a big win, and more.

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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 pr...

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes to share the latest local news stories and headlines on Thursday, April 3. Carrboro Police investigate an evening carjacking and ask the public for help identifying a subject. UNC’s Carolina Across 100 initiative is helping plan long-term recovery efforts for Hurricane Helene victims in western North Carolina, and the program leader details her takeaways from a listening tour of the affected communities. Chapel Hill and Pittsboro organizers prepare a protest for Saturday against President Donald Trump’s administration’s actions. Local governments’ budgeting season is underway, and Pittsboro’s mayor details the separation of the bud...

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn of Chatham County’s response to a lawsuit alleging they denied a church’s rezoning request for religious reasons. We hear a Carolina Connection story on the impact of a proposed TikTok ban. We hear from House Minority Leader Robert Reives on the current work of the General Assembly, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels throw a no-hitter, the men’s basketball team makes an add from the transfer portal, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of three Orange County Sheriff’s deputies injured during an arrest. We hear about the first declared candidate for Mayor of Chapel Hill in 2025. We hear a story about UNC School of Law students helping victims of Hurricane Helene secure funding for the rebuild. In sports, the UNC Women’s Basketball Team prepares for a Sweet 16 matchup against Duke, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the latest on the NCAA Tournament, with UNC Women’s Basketball playing tonight against West Virginia, and the men’s team being eliminated over the weekend. We check the local government meeting schedule, which includes the Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners meeting later tonight. We also hear from U.S. Congresswoman Valerie Foushee at the ribbon cutting for the Drakeford Library Complex in Carrboro, and more. In sports, several UNC teams participate in NCAA championship play, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear about UNC Men’s Basketball’s emphatic opening round win at the “First Four” in Dayton. We also learn of a website controversy from the Town of Chapel Hill, after pages outlining the town’s LGBTQ+ history appeared to be scrubbed from the website. We hear about the property revaluation process happening in Orange County, and more. In sports, Tar Heel teams compete today, athletes earn individual honors, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from State Senator Graig Meyer on the importance of folks staying engaged and channeling their energy locally. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee after a visit to Washington, D.C. In sports, the UNC Men’s Basketball Team prepares for NCAA Tournament action tonight in Dayton, as they are playing in the “First Four” games, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn more about the UNC Men’s Basketball team’s inclusion in the NCAA Tournament. We learn about the women’s team getting a three seed, which allows them to host first and second round games in the tournament. We hear about the opening of the new Chatham County YMCA in Chatham Park. We hear about a development project coming to Mebane, and more. In sports, it was a busy weekend for Tar Heel teams beyond basketball, including a senior night win for the...

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a Carolina Connection story on deportation fears on campus. We hear from Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell on the town’s decision to lower the speed limit on US 70 through town. We hear the latest on the skate park coming to Pittsboro, and more. In sports, UNC men’s basketball gears up for their third matchup of the year with Duke, possibly with an NCAA Tournament birth on the line, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on transportation projects the town is giving priority to. We hear a UNC Media Hub story on the Cobb Terrace Neighborhood. We hear a Carolina Connection story on students working the graveyard shift at WXYC, and more. In sports, the All-ACC team is announced for men’s basketball, UNC learns their opponent for Wednesday’s ACC Tournament game, and more.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for Andrew Stuckey on Monday, Mar. 10 to deliver listeners the latest local headlines. A pair of teenaged suspects in dramatic gun violence cases in Chapel Hill are now officially caught, with local authorities updating the cases from January and February. UNC says it’s pivoting from its plans to test an alternative fuel source at its cogeneration plant on West Cameron Avenue, pledging instead to do a comprehensive energy analysis. The Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners details why improving public school flexibility is an important legislative goal for the local government — and...

97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck (filling in for Andrew Stuckey) presents the afternoon news. In today’s news: UNC women’s basketball advances to the ACC tournament semifinals with a gutsy win over Florida State, and we look ahead at Saturday’s Carolina-Duke men’s game. Also: Orange County names the 17-year-old suspect in a February shooting; Hillsborough officials look ahead to the town’s future train station (with a still-uncertain completion date); OWASA officials look back on their recent hurricane-relief work; and we look ahead to a very busy weekend in Tar Heel sports, featuring big home games for UNC base...

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn of a Thursday morning shooting in Hillsborough. We also hear from the Carrboro Town Council on the local impacts of USAID shutting down. We also hear from State Rep. Renee Price on the Progress Now Caucus at the General Assembly. In sports, the UNC Women’s Basketball team opened their ACC Tournament run with a win over Boston College. We hear from Alyssa Ustby who played for the first time in four games, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from United States Representative Valerie Foushee on her decision to not attend the State of the Union Address Tuesday night. We also hear a story on how members of the local Hispanic community are responding to the possibility of mass deportations. We hear from Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell on the upcoming retirement of police chief Duane Hampton, and more. In sports, UNC Women’s Basketball learns their opponent for tomorrow’s ACC Tournament game, the men’s team wins their sixth in a row...

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of new policies from the UNC Board of Governors on campus protests. We hear a story on a domestic violence shelter being planned in Chatham County. We hear about public art coming to Pittboro, and more. In sports, the women’s basketball team faces off against Duke at Cameron Indoor tonight, and more.

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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...

In today’s news: Chapel Hill police locate a woman who’s been missing for weeks, and UNC basketball preps for Florida State. Also: upcoming meetings for the Hillsborough town board and Durham County Commissioners; a study for an “everywhere to everywhere” greenway plan in Chapel Hill that would provide a comprehensive network of trails for bikers and pedestrians to get around town; UNC officials and agencies celebrate Black History Month, Trump be damned; the Tar Heel women’s basketball, baseball, and men’s lacrosse teams move up in the national rankings after big wins over the weekend; and the Carolina...

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest-hosts the program on Friday, Feb. 7 and shares the latest local news. The UNC System suspends any graduation requirements stemming from courses teaching diversity, equity and inclusion as a method to ensure compliance with one of President Donald Trump’s executive orders. System President Peter Hans sends a memo to UNC trustees rolling back their authority for several actions around athletics after recent controversy about their involvement in a coaching hire. Local advocates for manufactured home communities detail the challenges facing their residents and urge people to keep their needs in mind. Baldwin Pa...

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Med Deli and The Story Venue owner Jamil Kadoura on when he plans to reopen Med Deli’s West Franklin Street location.  We learn more about Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Superintendent Nyah Hamlett stepping down at the end of the year. We learn about a positive rabies test in Orange County, hear about a forum on low barrier housing, and more. In sports, UNC Men’s Basketball looks to add staff including a General Manager, several Tar Heel athletes earn individ...

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for “News On The Hill” on Monday, Feb. 3. The tragic helicopter-airliner crash at Ronald Reagan National Airport included a Triangle native and UNC alumna, as the military and university community mourn her death. A major figure in UNC’s history department and the presidential research world dies at 102 years old. An Israeli hostage with Chapel Hill ties is released by Hamas in the latest swap over in Gaza. The UNC System names its newest trustee for the Chapel Hill flagship campus. Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee pledges to continue recognizing and celebrating Black histor...

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on a major expansion of Eno River State Park, which will now include the Occaneechee Raceway property and more. We also continue to hear local reaction to the proposed freezing of federal funding across the board. In sports, we preview the women’s basketball team’s west-coast matchup with the Cal Golden Bears, learn the ACC Baseball pre-season coaches poll, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn more about the process of returning to normal schedules and travel after Tuesday night’s snowfall. We also hear from Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood on H.B. 10, or he ICE detention bill. We hear a story on the UNC Cogen Plant’s proposal to burn fuel pellets. In sports, the women’s basketball team prepares to face Wake Forest tonight. Several Lacrosse players earn pre-season honors, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we recap Chapel Hill’s first significant snowfall in years, which was followed by ice and caused delays and closures into Monday. We also check this week’s local government meeting schedule, learn of a grant awarded to the Orange County Sustainability Team, and more. We hear a story on the arts in Orange County from our Forum on The Hill series. In sports, we recap both men’s and women’s basketball, wrestling gets a big win, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news for Tuesday, January 7. Included in this edition of the news, we hear of a morning investigation that temporarily had schools near Carrboro High School in “Secure Mode” Tuesday morning. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on what to expect next from the town’s lawsuit against Duke Energy. We check in on state news,  hear from the owner of Hillsborough’s newest bar, and more. In sports, the men’s basketball team prepares for a crucial matchup against SMU, the women’s team drops in the rankings, and more.

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97. 9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, a tragic drunk driving accident on Saturday takes the life of three people just north of Hillsborough. We reflect on 2024 with a story from Carolina Connection about unexpected impacts of Hurricane Helene. We also hear from the Diversity in Business panel from 97.9 The Hill’s Forum on the Hill. In sports, both basketball teams win over the weekend, UNC ranks second in the Learfield Director’s Cup, and more.

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