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The 5:00 News – Reaction to Monday’s Shooting, Body in Jordan Lake, Storms Coming

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear continued reaction to Monday’s tragic shooting on campus. We also learned of a body discovered in Jordan Lake. We hear from the National Weather Service as the community prepares for inclement weather. We also hear of some proposed changes to elections in Pittsboro, and much more.

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On Air Today: Inside Carolina Beat Writer Jeremiah Holloway on UNC vs. USC

Inside Carolina Beat Writer Jeremiah Holloway spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 30th. He previewed the upcoming matchup between UNC and USC in week 1 of the college football season coming up on Saturday. He discussed his knowledge of South Carolina based on his coverage of their team last season, as well as the key matchups for the game on Saturday. He concluded with a prediction for the type of game we might see, as well as the outcome.

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Orange County: Reaction to Monday’s Shooting, Preview of Board Meeting, and More

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 30th. She discussed her reaction to Monday’s deadly shooting on UNC’s campus. She discussed the inclement weather coming our way from Hurricane Idalia. She also discussed the agenda for the board of commissioners return to regular meetings starting next week. 

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On Air Today: News Director Brighton McConnell on Campus Reaction to Monday’s Shooting

97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 30th. He discussed the mood on campus 48 hours removed from Monday afternoon’s tragic shooting. He discussed the ringing of the bell tower at 1:02 in honor of Dr. Yan. He also shared takeaways from an afternoon rally for sensible gun reform held in response to the shooting. The rally included local elected officials, gun reform advocates, and hundreds of students and community members. 

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The 5:00 News – The Latest on the UNC Caudill Lab Shooting

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news we learn more about Monday afternoon’s deadly shooting at Caudill Laboratories on UNC’s campus. A UNC Police release on Tuesday identified both the victim of the shooting and the suspect. We also learned of an arrest from an armed robbery in Hillsborough. The Chatham County Sheriff’s office revealed that a body was recovered from Jordan Lake on Tuesday afternoon. All of this local content and more can be found in the afternoon news.

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Hillsborough: Response to Gun Violence, Town Board Meeting, and More

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 29th. She discussed her response to the campus shooting at UNC yesterday, and continued gun violence. She also discussed the Town Board meeting from Monday night, the Solarize the Triangle initiative, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Commissioner Kyle Shipp

Pittsboro Commissioner Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 29th. He discussed a proposed social district in downtown Pittsboro, which would allow for open alcoholic beverages to be carried from shop to shop in downtown.  He also explained amendments to the small area plan for the North Chatham Park Village, a proposal to change the mayor’s term from 2 year to 4 years, and more.

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On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill’s Reagan Allen Shares Her Experience on Campus During Active Shooter

97.9 The Hill’s Reagan Allen spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August, 28th. She discussed the scene inside a classroom on campus when the Alert Carolina message came notifying the campus community of an armed and dangerous person on campus. She shared how students and staff in the room responded, and the timeline of events.

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On Air Today: CHCCS Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks

Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey and Aaron Keck on Monday, August 28th.  He discussed the district’s reaction to the active assailant incident on UNC’s campus on Monday afternoon. He outlined the reasons the district went on “secure status” and what that meant for students and families. He also discussed what the next steps for the district will be tomorrow and this week.

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