The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we hear about today’s runoff election. On campus, the Board of Trustees takes another step toward ending equity programs at UNC. In local government, budget conversations continue for our local municipalities. We hear a Carolina Connection story on Gen Z graduates entering the workforce, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels rise in the rankings but get rained out, men’s golf makes a push toward the National Championship but gets rained out, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, we hear from UNC Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts on last week’s decision to seek the pro-Palestine protest encampment. We also hear from the North Carolina Botanical Garden on the rare blooming of the American Columbo. We hear the results of the one-every-four-years Orange County Health Assessment. We hear a Carolina Connection story on changing the day of commencement, and more. In sports, golf and track and field have post-season action, the Diamond Heels enter the home stretch of their season, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear from Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard on the Chatham Count Budget. We hear from North Carolina State Teacher of the year Kim Jones on a recent trip to the White House for a state dinner. We also hear a story on how North Carolina is preparing for an increase in problem gambling. In sports, the women’s golf team makes the national 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 hear the latest on the budgets for both Chatham County and Orange County. We also hear about the latest woes for VinFast as they continue to work toward building an electric vehicle manufacturing plant near Moncure. We also hear from reporter Ben Rappaport on the latest woes for electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast. We hear story reflecting on the major events of the academic year at UNC. In sports we hear from Diamond Heels 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 from a group of UNC faculty and staff seeking justice in Palestine. We hear from Tom Jensen on how the campus protests are polling nationally. We also hear a Carolina Connection story on attempts to allow a UNC law student who is graduating to participate in that graduation. In sports, the UNC Women’s Golf team competes in NCAA tournament 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 get the latest on the response to this week’s campus protests, including a large fence erected around Polk Place. We also hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on the events of the week on campus. We hear a story about how the Orange County Commissioners plan to fund both of the local school districts. We update a crime story with an arrest in some vehicle break-ins at nature areas, and more. In sports, we hear from Diamond Heels head coach Scott Forbes as the team prepares for the final stretch of the 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 the latest on the Gaza Solidarity protest on UNC’s campus, which saw over 30 protesters arrested early this morning. We outline the day’s events at Polk Place and more. We also hear a Carolina Connection story on the last day of classes for the class of students whose Freshman year was disrupted by COVID-19. In sports we hear from Diamond Heels head coach Scott Forbes, hear some of the Rammies winners, 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 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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