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The 5:00 News: A Ponzi Scheme Arrest, Blood Donations and Tar Heel Wins

Posted by | Jan 17, 2023 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the top local news headlines on Tuesday, January 17. A former Town of Chapel Hill employee is arrested by the FBI in connection to a Ponzi scheme. OWASA alerts residents of a 1,800-gallon wastewater spill. A new cookie bakery plans to open in February in downtown Chapel Hill. Plus: big recruiting news for UNC men’s basketball and a weekend full of Carolina victories.

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The 5:00 News: Shooting Details, BOCC Applicants and Bacot’s Status

Posted by | Jan 13, 2023 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 13. Chapel Hill Police share annual deadly shooting statistics after two homicides in the last week and the latest victim is identified. The public learns more about applicants to a vacancy on the Board of Orange County Commissioners. Our community prepares for several Martin Luther King Jr. Day events — including a big book drive. And: UNC’s Hubert Davis provides an update on men’s basketball star Armando Bacot’s twisted ankle ahead of a road game.

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Carrboro: Racial Equity, MLK Day Programming and THE CRANE!

Posted by | Jan 13, 2023 |

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, January 13, and shares details on the town council’s upcoming meeting, Martin Luther King Jr. Day recognitions and updates on The 203 Project.

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The 5:00 News: Weaver’s Grove, COVID Spike, and Chatham in 2023

Posted by | Jan 12, 2023 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including an update on the Weaver’s Grove Housing Community, a spike in COVID-19 numbers locally, and the intentions for Chatham County in 2023.

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Climate Thursday: Ashley Ward from Duke’s Nicholas Institute

Posted by | Jan 12, 2023 |

Duke Climate Scientist Ashely Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 12th.  She discussed a recent op-ed she wrote, and what to look forward to in climate and sustainability in 2023. 

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Chapel Hill: Council Updates, Town Intentions for 2023, and More

Posted by | Jan 12, 2023 |

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 12th.  She discussed a very busy Town Council meeting, the town’s goals and intentions for 2023, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham County Line Publisher Randy Voller

Posted by | Jan 11, 2023 |

Chatham County Line Publisher Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 11th.  He discussed recent trends in Chatham County and the latest on the real estate market. 

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The 5:00 News – Superintendent Controversy, Chatham Teacher in Court, and More

Posted by | Jan 11, 2023 |

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including CHCCS Superintendent Nyah Hamlett answering accusations about her dissertation from 5 years ago, a Pittsboro Elementary School teacher with an upcoming court date, and more.

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