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The Evening News: Partial Murder Trial Verdict, Schools Schedules Adjusted Again, More Snow Coming

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a partial verdict in the Ross Murder Trial, with a second-degree murder conviction for the killing of Devon Clark and a hung jury for the killing of Lyric Woods. We also learned that Orange County Schools will be on a remote learning day on Friday, while Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will once again be on a two hour delay. We check the upcoming forecast which includes more snow this weekend. We also hear from Chatham County residents against data centers in the county, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Winter Weather, Minneapolis Response, CH Transit Feedack

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 29, discussing town news and events. She talked about the recent winter weather’s impacts on the town and the school schedule. She also responded to recent events in Minneapolis involving the killing of protesters by ICE agents. She talked about some upcoming event and opportunities in the community including Chapel Hill Transit seeking feedback for their next 10-year plan, and more.

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The Evening News: Winter Weather, Monks For Peace, Fatty Foods and Memory

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we go over the continues response to last weekend’s winter storm, while preparing for another possible storm this weekend. We hear from Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Buddhist Monks who recently traveled through Chatham County. We learn about a UNC study that links fatty foods with more memory function, and more. In sports we hear from UNC women’s basketball’s head coach Courtney Banghart, several Tar Heels earn individual honors, and more.

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The Evening News: Weather Delays, Carolina North Campus, Men’s Basketball on the Rise

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. In this edition of the news, we get the latest on weather impacts from this past weekend’s storm which includes lots of lingering ice on the roadways. We also hear more on UNC’s initial plans for their Carolina North Campus at the former Horace Williams Airport. In sports, we hear from UNC Men’s Basketball head coach Hubert Davis on his team’s recent practices, and more.

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The Evening News: Weather Response, Closures, Basketball Wins

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, we look back at the weekend of Winter Storm Fern, and look ahead to closures and delays caused by that storm’s ice. We hear from Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood on the aftermath of the storm and best practices going forward. In sports, both the men’s and women’s basketball teams for UNC get valuable wins over the weekend to bolster their tournament resumes, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, January 26. He discussed the weather and road conditions in Pittsboro. He also highlighted some recent activity on 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com social, weather response updates, sharing audio on social media, a recent Instagram Reel from Aaron Keck, and more.

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The Afternoon News: Closing Arguments, Ice Storm Coming, Basketball Wins

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we update the Ross murder trial in Hillsborough, which has concluded arguments and moved to jury deliberation. We also continue to keep an eye on the winter storm coming to North Carolina this weekend, which includes possible record levels of freezing rain. We also learn more about UNC’s plans for their Carolina North Campus, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Storm Prep, LUMO, Carolina North

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 22, discussing town news and events. She talked about the upcoming winter weather and the preparations being made as the town expects snow and ice over the weekend. She also discussed the most recent town council meeting which saw the passage of amendments to the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance. She talked about UNC’s announced plans for the Carolina North campus, and more.

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