The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news we learn more about Monday afternoon’s deadly shooting at Caudill Laboratories on UNC’s campus. A UNC Police release on Tuesday identified both the victim of the shooting and the suspect. We also learned of an arrest from an armed robbery in Hillsborough. The Chatham County Sheriff’s office revealed that a body was recovered from Jordan Lake on Tuesday afternoon. All of this local content and more can be found in the afternoon news.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, a spate of recent sextortion cases in Orange County has prompted an investigation by the sheriff’s office. Local non-profit TABLE reached a major fundraising goal that will allow them to move into a bigger space in downtown Carrboro. We also hear from Chapel Hill Fire Chief Jay Mebane about the day his crews were fighting the Med Deli Fire. In sports, a double soccer double header at Dorrance Field, and more.

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97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, a profile on UNC Football long-snapper Ben Little. We also hear about go fund me accounts set up to offer support to families of some recent murder victims in the area. We also hear about the importance of talking personal finance with teenagers, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, the Orange County Community responds to the departure of Superintendent Monique Felder at the public comments portion of the recent board meeting. We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils on the latest Truth Plaque, set to be placed on September first. We hear from Public Policy Polling Director Tom Jensen on trends prior to the 2024 elections. In sports, women’s soccer freshman Savy King win’s ACC Defensive Player of the Week. All of that is included and much more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition: it’s the first day of classes at UNC and we hear a story about some of the overarching initiatives from UNC. We also learn details of some road closures coming to Chapel Hill, and look at local government meetings for this week. In sports, the women’s soccer team bounces back with a win, and we look forward to the start of college football season. All of that local content and more is in the afternoon news.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news are several significant road closures coming to Chapel Hill next week. We also hear the CHCCS Board’s response to some recent veto overrides by the General Assembly, a story on the Arts Center in Carrboro’s upcoming move, and the possibility of new commissioner districts in Chatham County. In sports, UNC Women’s Soccer opens the season with a tie.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, we learn of some upcoming major road closures in Chapel Hill, we hear a story on changing admission policies at UNC, we hear from Tom Jensen on expectations for the next year’s presidential election, and we hear from UNC Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham on women’s soccer coach Anson Dorrance, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is the latest on the aftermath of Tuesday afternoon’s thunderstorms that left tens of thousands of people in the area without power through most of Wednesday. We also hear about the winners of the Uproar Arts Festival, and the latest on Orange County’s partnership with high-speed Internet provider Lumos, as they bring access to thousands in rural Orange County. In sports we hear from UNC Football Head Coach Mack Brown on the Tez Walker situation, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, a line of thunderstorms passed through the area Monday afternoon that knocked out power for tens of thousands. We also learned of a homicide Monday night in Hillsborough, a press conference highlighting the challenges to public education in North Carolina, and some new sidewalks coming to Chapel Hill. In sports, the women’s soccer season begins this week, and we hear from UNC Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham on Anson Dorrence.

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