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The 5:00 News – Soccer Traffic, New CHCCS Principal, County Attorney of the Year

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, the traffic and parking logistics of the soccer friendly coming to Chapel Hill on Wednesday. We also learn of a new principal for Rashkis Elementary School, Orange County’s attorney being named North Carolina’s County Attorney of the Year, and Gov. Roy Cooper announcing that he has COVID. In sports, UNC Women’s Soccer coach Anson Dorrance gets a new contract, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Candidate Decisions, Shooting in Hillsborough, Reaction to Affirmative Action Decision

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition, we learn of candidates running for local office this fall, and one candidate who is not running. We also hear the details of a late-night shooting in Hillsborough, a message sent home to CHCCS families, and a recent environmental roundtable in Washington, D.C. We also hear a story on UNC student and faculty response to the Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision. In sports, we hear from UNC football coach Mack Brown on new safety “Stick” Lane.

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The 5:00 News – Candidate in Hillsborough, Greenways, Neurodiversity and Nature at the Library

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news we hear about a new candidate for Town Board of Commissioners in Hillsborough. We also hear from the mayors of both Carrboro and Chapel Hill about potential greenways development. We hear the latest on some storms that caused damage over the weekend,  a former Diamond Heel makes the MLB All-Star Game, and more.

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The 5:00 News – SCOTUS Reaction, Vehicle Break-Ins, Pittsboro Mayoral Candidate

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition is a story about the recent Supreme Court decision ending Affirmative Action in college admissions. We also hear about an increase in vehicle break-ins in Chapel Hill, and we hear from Kyle Shipp, who has declared his candidacy for mayor of Pittsboro. In Sports, UNC Women’s Tennis coach Brian Kalbas agrees to a new 4 year contract, and more.

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