The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn the latest on the razor-thin margin in the vote count for state supreme court. We also hear from the Chair of the Orange County Commissioners on what comes next for the $300 million of school bond money approved in the election. We learn of a change of leadership at Wolf Speed, update a crime story from the weekend, hear about an overnight closure on I-40, and more. In sports, the football team continues to win, the men’s basketball team rolls, and the women’s team falls to #2 UCONN. Field hockey and both soccer teams continue their NCAA Tournament runs, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on how community members are coping with post-election anxiety. We also learn of new charges in the Faith Hedgepeth murder. We preview a Repair Cafe event in Hillsborough, discuss some traffic closures, and more. In sports, UNC Field Hockey gets an NCAA Tournament win, football turns their season around thanks to an emerging young star, and several other UNC teams are in action this weekend.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, the local music community mourns the loss of rocker Reese McHenry. We hear a Carolina Connection story on the changes at UNC’s Campus Y. We hear from the founder of an event that helps people repair broken items. We hear from PORCH on their brand new Carrboro facility, and more. In sports, yesterday was signing day for several UNC sports, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the final totals from early voting. We also hear a Carolina Connection story on the courting of the “Bro Vote.” We check the schedule of local government meetings, hear from Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on his recent State of the Town Address, and more. In sports, the football team makes it two in a row, both basketball teams start their season, the soccer teams compete in the ACC Tournament, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn the latest early voting numbers. We also hear about a couple of the issues that are lingering for some community members as the election nears. Ashley Ward talks about continuing investments in climate resiliency, and Mellissa Jacoby discusses the abuse of bankruptcy law. In sports, Geoff Collins weighs in on the UNC football team’s defense as they prepare for Florida State, national rankings update, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we get an update on the early voting numbers from Monday. We also hear from Gov. Roy Cooper and candidate Josh Stein from a campaign event on UNC’s campus. We also hear a story of a Halloween popup store that is part of a UNC class. In sports, several Tar Heel athletes get individual honors, and we hear from Women’s Basketball Head Coach Courtney Banghart as they prepare to start the season on Monday.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the latest totals on early voting in Orange County, which continues to be high. We also hear from the Dean of UNC’s Nursing school on the groundbreaking for their new building. He learn of a teen cyclist struck by a vehicle on Friday afternoon, check the local government meeting schedule, and learn of a potential expansion of a Franklin Street business. In sports, the UNC football team gets a big win, the men’s basketball team rolls in exhibition action, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the latest on early voting in Orange County. We also learn that the Putt-Putt Fun Center planned for Chapel Hill will not be happening. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on the town’s downtown area plan. In sports, UNC football Offensive Coordinator Chip Lindsay talks about how the team approached the bye week, and more.

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