97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 5 to share the latest local stories. The filing period for the Carrboro Town Council special election is closed, setting up a two-candidate race. Extreme heat in the area leads Orange County to activate a variety of cooling stations for the community. A UNC hurricane expert shares how climate change is impacting the strength and frequency of such storms. The Wolfspeed manufacturing plant in Siler City is ahead of schedule, according to Chatham County officials. Plus: six former Tar Heels players are preparing to play in the NBA Summer League and polls are examining whether President Joe Biden’s poor debate performance actually is hurting his current polling.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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