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The 5:00 News – Sweet 16 Eve, President Visits, Underage Drinking Investigation

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition, we hear a Carolina Connection story about underage drinking and fake I.D.s in Chapel Hill. He hear from President Biden’s remarks yesterday in Raleigh, as well as Tom Jensen on why Biden’s chances at reelection may be improving. We also learn of some new businesses coming to the area, and more. In sports, we hear from Hubert Davis on the eve of UNC’s Sweet 16 game, the Diamond Heels keep winning at home, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Mental Health for Students, Changes to Carrboro Film Fest, New Carrboro Town Clerk

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on new mental health services being provided by Chatham County Schools. We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on some changes coming to the Carrboro Film Fest. Also in Carrboro, the town announced the hiring of a new Town Clerk. In sports, we hear from UNC Women’s Basketballs star Deja Kelly reflecting on her UNC career, an East Chapel Hill High alum wins a national championship in fencing, the Diamond Heels put a historic home winning streak on the line against North Carolina A&T, and much more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager H’aiasi Chinfloo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 25. She discussed the top three social media moments of the week on the @wchlchapelboro social media feeds. These included an update on the Estes Drive Connectivity Project, UNC Men’s Basketball in the NCAA Tournament, the women’s team’s loss to South Carolina, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Women’s Basketball Win, University Place Update, Dexter Romweber Day

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn about temporary visitor age restrictions being lifted at UNC Hospitals. We also hear about the latest in the redevelopment of University Place, we hear from UNC Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts on Artificial Intelligence, and more. In sports, the UNC women’s basketball team advanced in the NCAA tournament, we preview the men’s team’s matchup against Michigan State on Saturday, check in with the rest of UNC sports, and more.

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The 5:00 News – UNC Preps for NCAA Tournament, Large Humanities Gift for UNC, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we check the agenda for tonight’s Chapel Hill Town Council Meeting. Robert Reives talks election prep, we hear a UNC Media Hub story on culture wars on campus, we learn about a large gift given toward humanities scholarships at UNC, who will be getting honorary degrees at this year’s commencement ceremony, and more. In sports, the UNC men’s basketball team preps for the NCAA Tournament, baseball wins again, and more.

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The 5:00 News – The Return of FC Series Soccer, Estes Drive Timeline, Mack Brown On Players’ Legal Trouble

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn that FC Series soccer will be returning to Chapel Hill this July. We also hear a story on the last portion of the ongoing Estes Drive Connectivity Project. We hear from Duke’s Ashley Ward after her attendance at the Aspen Ideas Climate Conference in Miami. In sports, Mack Brown weighs in on the three UNC football players facing misdemeanor charges after the deadly automobile accident back in January, and more.

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