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The 5:00 News – Early Voting, Bonds, Re-Entry Simulation

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we get an update on early voting numbers in Orange County; we hear more information on the bond referendums on the ballot, we check in on local government meeting schedules, and more. We also hear a story on re-entry simulations for folks coming out of the criminal justice system in Orange County. In sports, field hockey stays hot and other weekend results from UNC sports.

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The 5:00 News – Gas Main Rupture in Hillsborough, Hurricane Aid, Election Season

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a ruptured gas main closing part of downtown Hillsborough. We also hear the latest on hurricane recovery, including a large aid package passed by the General Assembly, and Roy Cooper weighing in on the recovery so far. We check the local government meeting schedule, hear from Tom Jensen on the importance of voter turnout, and more.

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The 5:00 News–Helene Recovery, Tri-River Water, Local Government

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn more about the extent of the damage from Hurricane Helene, and hear how Hillsborough is helping in the recovery by sending public works staff to Buncombe County. We also hear a story on Siler City’s merger with Tri-River Water, while Chatham County considers the same thing. We also check the local government schedule, see what’s happening in sports, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Western NC Recovery, Farmers Market Double Bucks, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn the latest from the recovery efforts in Western North Carolina. We check in on local government meetings for the evening, and hear a story on the local farmers markets trying to maintain their “double bucks” program, and more. In sports, Mack Brown weighs in on the tragedy in Western North Carolina, Parker Wolfe is the national athlete of the week in cross country, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Pedestrian Fatality, Hillsborough Ridge Walk, Carolina Across 100

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of the death of a 15 year old pedestrian who was struck by a driver on Cornelius St. in Hillsborough on September 26. We also hear the latest on Hillsborough’s plan to connect downtown with the south side through the Ridgewalk Greenway. We hear from Carolina Across 100 Coordinator Anita Brown-Graham on that program’s latest initiative. We also update the local government meeting schedule and more. In sports, UNC football prepares for a road game at Duke, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Fatal Crash, 203 Greensboro Name Update, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a fatal single vehicle accident north of Hillsborough that resulted in three deaths and an injury to a small child. We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee with the latest on the 203 S. Greensboro project, including the naming committee. We hear from Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell on an upcoming police summit from Hillsborough Police, and the dedication of the Cate’s Creek Park Skate Spot on Saturday. We also hear a Carolina Connection story National Preparedness Month meeting National Talk Like a Pirate Day. In sports, the UNC Women’s Golf Team sets records, and more.

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The 5:00 News – 828 MLK Agreement Close, Tom Jensen on Gov. Race, Mack Brown on Resignation Talk

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of the last steps before an agreement on what will be allowed on the 828 Martin Luther King Boulevard site in Chapel Hill. We also hear from Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jensen on the impacts of Mark Robinson’s latest scandal. We learn where UNC lands on US News & World Report’s list of top colleges, and more. In sports, football head coach Mack Brown addresses the story that he offered to resign on Saturday night, and more.

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The 5:00 News – School Security, Carrboro Parking, School Kids Records Closing

7.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the latest on the social media threats to high schools in CHCCS. We also hear a story on the Carrboro Town Council’s continued conversation on what to do with downtown parking. A Carolina Connection story shares the impact of the soon closing legendary local record shop, School Kids Records. We hear from Orange County’s Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack, check the latest in sports, and more.

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