The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn about the Reeves Farm development in Pittsboro just west of downtown. We also hear about reaction to the unanimous vote by the Mebane City Council to go ahead with a Buc-ee’s Travel Center there. Also included is a new interim director for Equality NC, an update to the Seawell Elementary School plan for next week, Kevin Guskiewicz final day as UNC Chancellor, and more. In sports, we hear about the women’s basketball team suffering a loss on the road at Florida State, preview the men’s home matchup against Syracuse on Saturday, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn of Linda’s Bar and Grill on Franklin Street closing this week. We also have a story on train ridership increasing in North Carolina just as a high speed train line project through North Carolina goes forward. We also learn that two of Mack Brown’s coaches have been dismissed, recap a fun men’s basketball victory, 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 Carrboro’s new Finance Director. We also learn of age restrictions for visitors to UNC Hospitals during peak respiratory illness season, we hear a Carolina Connection story on sports betting in North Carolina, learn the top climate story of the year, remember Eric Montross, and much 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 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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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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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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