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The 5:00 News – Rural Broadband, Local Music, Animals Rescued

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear a Carolina Connection story about rural broadband access, learn of an animal cruelty case in Chatham County, hear an assessment of the local music scene, and more. In sports we preview UNC men’s basketball’s game against Clemson tonight, hear of some individual honors for Tar Heel athletes, and more.

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On Air Today: Christina Huang from UNC Affirmative Action Coalition

UNC Affirmative Action Coalition Executive Team Member Christina Huang spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 6. She discussed a recent summit hosted by the coalition, as well as the plans for the organization for the rest of the year. She also discussed the new chancellor at UNC, how that change may affect the work the coalition is doing, and more.

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Hillsborough: Social Worker with HPD, Fiber Contractors Upgrade Internet

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 6. He previewed next week’s Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting. He also talked about contract crews being throughout Hillsborough installing fiberoptic Internet, the new social worker that has been working with HPD since October of last year, and more.

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The 5:00 News – UNC Beats Duke, Hillsborough Shooting, Flooding Study

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear all about UNC men’s basketball’s big weekend win against Duke. We also learn the latest on a shooting in Hillsborough, update some closures in local schools, preview local government meetings, and hear about a study to give more warning on flooding in Chapel Hill. In sports a busy weekend in UNC sports is led by the men’s team beating duke, a tough overtime loss for the women’s team, and more.

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Talks UNC Sports

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, February 5. He discussed UNC men’s basketball’s big win against Duke this past weekend, and what comes next for the UNC basketball team. He also talked about the recent struggles for the UNC women’s basketball team, who has lost three in a row. He concluded by discussing other sports in action this week for UNC.

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Stroman on Sports: Big Game in Women’s Basketball, NFL Playoffs, and More

University of North Carolina and University of Virginia staff member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, January 26. They discussed UNC Women’s Basketball, and the national women’s college basketball scene, including South Carolina vs. Clemson from Thursday night. They also discussed the NFL Playoffs as we get closer to the Super Bowl, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Shooting at Dunkin, No Gaza Resolution for CHTC, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news we hear about a shooting that happened on Friday afternoon at the Dunkin Donuts on East Franklin Street. We also get the latest tests from Pittsboro’s wastewater treatment plant, hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on the Town Council’s decision not to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. We hear a story about Josh Stein coming to UNC’s campus as part of his campaign for governor. In sports, the women’s basketball team picks up a big win, and several Tar Heel teams are in action this weekend, and much more.

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Carrboro: Mayor Pro Tem Danny Nowell Talks New Council, Assembly of Governments, and More

Carrboro Mayor Pro Tem Danny Nowell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 26. He discussed his new role as Mayor Pro Tem, what it’s like to be a more veteran member of the town council, and more. He also discussed business from the recent Assembly of Governments meeting in Orange County. He also talked about what issue he would most like to see Carrboro resident’s get passionate about, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Bus Rapid Transit, Assembly of Governments, No Resolution on Gaza

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 25. She discussed the recent Assembly of Governments meeting, including a Behavioral Health Diversion Facility being planned for Orange County. She also discussed business from Wednesday’s town council meeting, including an update on the North-South Bus Rapid Transit line being planned along MLK in Chapel Hill. She also discussed impassioned community response to war in Gaza, and explained the town’s thinking in not passing a ceasefire resolution, and more.

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On Air Today: State Treasurer Dale Folwell On Running For Governor, Debt Affordability, and More

State Treasurer and Republican Gubernatorial candidate Dale Follwell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 24. He discussed his campaign for governor, changes in the state health care and pension plans, a recent debt affordability study, and more.

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