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The 5:00 News – UNC’s First Black Undergrad Dies, Block Schedules, Vance Honeycutt

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on a possible schedule change coming to CHCCS high schools for the 2025-26 school year. We also learn about Heat Action Plan Toolkits available to North Carolina counties. And we learned that Ralph Frasier, one of the three first black undergraduate students at UNC, died at age 85 this month. In sports, we hear from Diamond Heels Head Coach Scott Forbes on the rare talent of Vance Honeycutt, and more.

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Climate Thursday: NC Newsline Environmental Reporter Lisa Sorg

NC Newsline Environmental Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 16. She discussed some of her recent reporting for NC Newsline, including a story about the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce lobbying to have PFAS rules delayed. She also discussed a story about federal funding for replacing lead pipes. She previewed some of her upcoming reporting, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Budget Updates, Bond Referendum, Pedestrian Safety

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 16. She discussed the latest on the town budget, including the plan to have a bond referendum on the ballot in November. She also talked about the latest communication around the LUMO re-write, the latest on the re-open date for westbound lanes of Estes Drive, some pedestrian safety measures being taken by the town, and more. She also previewed some upcoming community events.

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Orange County: Budget Update, CARE Team Launches, Community Events

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 15. She gave an update on the county budget, which will have its second and final public hearing coming up on May 30. She also previewed a budget work session the commissioners will hold tomorrow night. She also talked about the recently launched CARE program, which puts a social worker in Orange County’s 911 Center. She also talked about upcoming events, including the Orange County Shred-a-Thon and more.

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On Air Today: Park Fellow at UNC’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media, Daniel Johnson

UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media Parks Fellow Daniel Johnson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 15. Johnson’s work on a New York Times article overpressure blasting and the health effects for U.S. soldiers was recently named a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize. Johnson outlined his path to UNC’s Hussman School, and how he ended up reporting on overpressure blasting. He also discussed plans for his upcoming work, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Election Runoff, DEI Defunded at UNC, Budget Season

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we hear about today’s runoff election. On campus, the Board of Trustees takes another step toward ending equity programs at UNC. In local government, budget conversations continue for our local municipalities. We hear a Carolina Connection story on Gen Z graduates entering the workforce, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels rise in the rankings but get rained out, men’s golf makes a push toward the National Championship but gets rained out, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Budget

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 14. He discussed the latest on the proposed town budget. He also shared the latest on the utilities merger with Tri-River Water. He also talked about upcoming events in the community and more.

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Hillsborough: Proposed Budget, Rate Increases, Skate Spot

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 14. He discussed the proposed budget for the town, which was unveiled this week. The budget includes rate increases for stormwater and water and sewer, as well as a property tax increase. He also discussed the construction timeline of the Cate’s Creek Park Skate Spot, and more.

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On Air Today: Chapelboro.com and 97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh Talks Weekend Sports

Chapelboro.com and 97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 13. He discussed a big weekend sweep by the Diamond Heels heading into the last week of ACC play. He also discussed other UNC sports, including the season coming to an end for Women’s Lacrosse and Women’s Tennis, the men’s golf team hosting regional action, and 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, May 13. They discussed their weekend activities for Mother’s Day, and H’aiasi shared the top three social media moments of the week for @wchlChapelboro social media. Those moments include Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts visit to 97.9 The Hill, and more.

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