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The 5:00 News – Chapel Hill Election Poll Released, Early Voting Numbers, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we get a poll of Chapel Hill voters giving us a snapshot of where the mayoral and town council races stand with two weeks until the election. We also break down the numbers from the first two days of early voting, learn of Susan Brown’s new position with the Town of Chapel Hill, and more. In sports, more fallout from UNC’s historic loss against Virginia, weekend results from other sports, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Hillsborough Earthquake, Bolin Creek Greenway, Football Preview

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, the mysterious shaking on Thursday in Hillsborough is explained, Carrboro lands on a plan for the future of the Bolin Creek Greenway. We also get an update on early voting numbers, UNC changes Spring commencement date, and more. In sports, a busy UNC weekend is highlighted by the 10th ranked football team hosting UVA in The South’s Oldest Rivalry and more.

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The 5:00 News – Tremors in Hillsborough, Early Voting, “Creekside” for Bolin Creek Greenway

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news we hear about an unexplained boom and tremor in Hillsborough a little before noon on Thursday. We also hear a story on the early voting options in our community. The Carrboro Town Council votes to approve the “Creekside Option” for phase 3 and 4 of the Bolin Creek Greenway. In sports we hear from women’s basketball coach Courtney Banghart, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Vehicle Break-Ins, Bus Routes Covered, PEACH Apartments

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, a spate of vehicle break-ins on UNC’s campus. We also hear how CHCCS is able to cover their bus routes this year. Also included is a story on the groundbreaking for the PEACH Apartments. In sports, the UNC men’s soccer team battled William & Mary to a 0-0 draw last night, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Pedestrian Killed by Train, Drama in Siler City Government, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, a pedestrian killed by a train in Hillsborough, unsuccessful ouster of the Town Manager in Siler City, more endorsements in local elections, and more. A Carolina Connection story explores the UNC impact of the war between Israel and Hamas. In sports, Huber Davis weighs in on what he likes about this year’s team, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Body Found in Rural Orange County, Football Wins Again, Snooze Open Date

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn of a body discovered in Rural Orange County Sunday morning. We also hear from Chacellor Guskiewicz on the Israel-Hamas conflict. In local restaurant news, we learn the open date for Snooze Am Eatery in Chapel Hill. In sports we recap a busy weekend including a huge win for the UNC football team, and more.

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The 5:00 News – University Day, Vote Walkout Explained, Franklin St. Development

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, it is University Day on UNC’s campus. We also hear from Rep. Renee Price on her decision to walk out of a vote on resolution of support for Israel. We also learn the latest on the redevelopment of the 306 W. Franklin St. site. In sports, we preview the upcoming “Live Action With Carolina Basketball,” and more.

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The 5:00 News – Local Election Updates, Writer’s Strike, and Veto Overrides

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we get updates on the local elections, including a possibly illegal campaign event hosted by Friends of Bolin Creek, and a set of endorsements from a local blog. We also get an update from the general assembly, including veto overrides. In sports, the men’s soccer team wins, the football team preps for Miami, and Live Action With Carolina Basketball is coming up on Friday.

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The 5:00 News – Mayoral Candidates, Endorsements, and Football Recap

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we preview the Chapel Hill Mayor’s race, hear some endorsements for the upcoming local election. We also preview the upcoming week in local government meetings, recap the big football win against Syracuse, review the rest of the weekend in sports, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Tez Walker Reinstated, State of the Community, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, UNC wide receiver is reinstated for the remainder of the football season, and UNC officials react. We also hear more details on the Chamber’s recent “State of the Community Report.” We also learn of some Carrboro Town Council endorsements from Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils, and much more.

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