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The 5:00 News – Wednesday Shooting, Duke’s Mayo Bowl Recap, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn about a shooting that near Jones Ferry Road on Wednesday that left one person dead. We also hear a Media Hub story on how North Carolina’s new abortion law is effecting OB/GYNs. We also hear a recap of UNC’s loss to West Virginia in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Opioid Settlement Money, Local Government Transition in Hillsborough, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear about the transition of government in Hillsborough as a new mayor and new commissioner are sworn in. We hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger on the importance of supporting downtown businesses. Orange County Commissioners begin distributing the next round of opioid settlement money, and more. In sports we hear from Hubert Davis leading up to the men’s basketball team’s weekend matchup with Kentucky, and more.

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The 5:00 News – More On Guskiewicz Decision, New Mayors in Hillsborough and Pittsboro

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition is the latest on UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz decision to leave for the Michigan State University presidency. We also hear from Deb Stroman on potential challenges of filling that role for UNC. In local government, Monday will see the swearing in of new mayors in Hillsborough and Pittsboro. In sports, the UNC women’s basketball team takes a tough loss but stays ranked, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Bucees in Mebane, Election Filing Period, Bowl Game Assignment

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition we learn of a proposed Bucees Travel Center in Mebane, the latest on the election filing period that opened earlier today, and a proposal for what would have been the tallest building in town denied by the Town Council. We also hear a Carolina Connection story on the potential departure of Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz departure, and more. In sports, we revisit UNC Men’s win over Florida State, learn the football team’s bowl placement, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Murder Trial Update, Leave Your Leaves, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition, we learn the latest on the murder suspect Tailei Qi being ruled unfit to stand trial. The town of Chapel Hill seeks feedback on the Homestead Skate Park. We also hear a story from Carolina Connection on the value of leaving your leaves. In sports, both men’s and women’s basketball teams drop in the rankings, the football transfers begin, and more.

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