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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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The 5:00 News – DEI Cuts at UNC, Groundbreaking at South Creek

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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The 5:00 News – Chapel Hill Transit Turns 50, Carrboro Parking

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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The 5:00 News – Ice Hockey Club Arena Plan, Local Government Meetings, Chic-Fil-A Opens

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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The 5:00 News – Shooting Anniversary, Zayden High Out At UNC, Estes Roll and Stroll

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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