The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of several cuts to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion positions and budgets across the UNC System, including 20 positions at UNC. We also hear from local DEI professionals about the importance of confronting DEI issues in our community. We hear a story on the start of construction on South Creek, a large development near Southern Village. In sports, we hear from UNC Football Head Coach Mack Brown on quarterback Conner Harrell, 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 about Chapel Hill Transit turning 50 years old, and some upcoming community celebrations to mark the occasion. We also hear from Carrboro Town Councilmember Danny Nowell as the town takes up the question of charging for downtown parking. Tom Jensen weighs in on what to watch for in potential post- presidential debate analysis. In sports, we get new polls for several UNC teams, 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 take a look at the local government meeting schedule for Thursday. We hear from State Senator Graig Meyer on budget work coming from the General Assembly. We also hear from heat expert Ashley Ward on the need for federal rules to protect workers from increasingly dangerous temperatures. We hear a story on the UNC Ice Hockey Club’s quest to build a home arena in Chapel Hill. We also learn of individual accolades for Tar Heel athletes, 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 of the anniversary of last year’s campus shooting at UNC, and what has changed about the university’s emergency response since that incident. We also hear a story on the Estes Drive Roll and Stroll that happened this past weekend. We learn of a new bar coming to Franklin Street, update state news, and more. In sports, Zayden High will not be returning to UNC this season, 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 of an afternoon bank robbery a Chapel Hill Bank of America location. We also hear from Kidzu Children’s Museum CEO Jamie DeMent Holcomb on their recovery from massive water damage after a water main break over the weekend. We hear from former mayor Pam Hemminger on the opening of the Rosemary Street parking deck, and more. In sports, the UNC Field Hockey team is ranked #2 in the nation, 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 of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools plan to address a budget shortfall by cutting positions over the next two school years. In Pittsboro, we here from Mayor Kyle Shipp on larger recycling bins, we hear a couple of stories affecting Jordan Lake, and learn of Equlity NC’s new executive director. In sports, women’s soccer and men’s soccer are in action tonight, and we hear from head coach Mac Brown a week out of the football team’s season starting.

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