The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the latest of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment protest at Polk Place on UNC’ campus. We also hear from Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts on the coming completion of a new building for the Kenan-Flagler Business School. We also learn the latest on affordable housing from Orange Habitat’s CEO and Chapel Hill’s Mayor, and more. In sports, the diamond heels get a series win, three Tar Heels are drafted into the NFL, 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 the latest Gaza solidarity protest on campus. We also hear a story on the Carolina Ready App being available to the public. We hear the latest on a development in Carrboro, and more. In sports, Drake Maye is drafted by the New England Patriots, 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 more about the 7-Story Surgery Tower about to open at the UNC Hospital campus. We also learn of a missing person in Chapel Hill, hear about student groups working for climate action, preview local government meetings, and hear about the yearly educator awards in CHCCS. We also learn of a new pizzeria opening in Hillsborough, and more. In sports, Seth Tremble returns to UNC, the Diamond Heels have mid-week action, we hear from Mack Brown on the transfer portal, 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 overnight housefire in Chapel Hill that left one person dead. We also hear a story on a possible bond referendum from the Chapel Hill Town Council. We learn of the retirement of Orange County Manager Bonnie Hammersley, VinFast hits a snag in Chatham County, and more. In sports, we look ahead to the Spring Football game, UNC Women’s Basketball gets a decorated recruit, 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 about the next step for the Greene Tract in Chapel Hill. We also hear a story on the spouse of the Japanese Prime Minister visiting Chapel Hill High School, learn of East Chapel Hill’s Robotics team competing in a championship, and more. In sports, we hear from Deborah Stroman on what comes next from Deja Kelly, recap the weekend in 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 about the spouse of the Japanese Prime Minister visiting Chapel Hill High School. We learn about Pittsboro’s downtown receiving honors from NC Main Street. We hear from the Carrboro Town Council on the Intergovernmental Climate Council of Orange County. In sports, we update the Learfield Cup standings, preview Tar Heel teams in action this weekend, 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 that UNC men’s basketball guard Seth Tremble will be entering the transfer portal and will play elsewhere next year. We also hear a story on Orange County’s capital needs. We hear about possible outcomes from upcoming EPA PFAS regulations, and hear from UNC Baseball Head Coach Scott Forbes, 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 UNC Media Hub Story on the opioid epidemic on campus. We also hear about Pittsboro getting more land from Chatham County, a lockdown at NC Central in Durham, and more. In sports, Hubert Davis conducts exit interviews and begins to build next year’s roster, Vince Carter gets the call to the Hall of Fame, 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 that the UNC’s iconic Old Well was vandalized late Saturday night. We also hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on a possible tax hike coming for the town. We hear from Tom Jenson on issues affecting the presidential race, and more. In sports, we look back at the basketball season, the Diamond Heels stay hot, more individual honors for Tar Heel athletes, and more.

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