The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear a story about the North Carolina Department of Transportation plan to reinvent the interchange of 15-501 and I-40 that involves a whole new road being built through forest the town is trying to protect. We also hear from Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard about a possible tax increase coming to Chatham County residents. In Sports, Marcus Paige officially returns to the bench for UNC Basketball, and much more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear of a newly announced road parallel to 15-501 at Eastowne. Also included is further discussion of our air quality in Orange County, a story on a new housing development at South Green in Carrboro, Armando Bacot teams up with Tony the Tiger, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, the Chapel Hill are experiences its first code red air quality day in over a decade. We also get updates on several recent crime stories from the community, including a gunshot damaging an apartment. We hear from Rani Dasi of the Caucus of Black School Board Members, which recently drafted a resolution on teacher compensation. Also included is Tom Jensen on the latest public opinion about LGBTQ+ rights, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, a dramatic theft of an ATM at an area convenience store is caught on camera. We also learn of a new candidate for Chapel Hill Town Council, an arrest is made in a weekend shooting in Hillsborough, and the community continues Pride celebrations. In sports, incoming Freshman Simeon Wilcher has asked to be released from his letter of intent and does not plan on playing for UNC. This decision comes just a week after star high school guard Elliot Cadeau reclassified into the class of 2023.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news we learn more about Pittsboro and Sanford’s proposed water and wastewater merger. We also preview the filing period opening for candidates for local offices in this fall’s elections. Also included are the latest COVID-19 numbers, a new hire at UNC, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, Chapel Hill chooses a new fire chief, the Lumina Theatre was recently sold, and there was a report of a peeper at women’s restroom on campus. We also hear a story on ways to address extreme heat as we get deeper into summer. In sports, we learn one of UNC’s basketball opponents for the upcoming season, and hear from UNC Women’s Tennis coach Brian Kalbas after his team won the national championship this year.

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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 town-owned Legion Road Pond, which will have to be drained due to safety concerns. We also hear from OWASA on their proposed rate hikes, and we hear from the Downtown Partnership on the results of their pride flag survey. In sports, Women’s Lacrosse coach Jeny Levy gets a four year contract extension, 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 from state Rep. Allen Buansi about the bill passed by the state house to approve a Venus Flytrap license plate.  We also learn more about the new EMS and Fire Station in Hillsborough, and a visit to The Plant in Pittsboro. In sports, we learn the kickoff times and television assignments for the first three UNC football games of the year, 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 misdemeanor death by vehicle charges being filed in the death of a motorcyclist in Carrboro last week. We also hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger on a proposed tax increase, and Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils on a newly approved housing development.  Also included is a story on the retirement Margo MacIntyre from the Coker Arboretum. In sports, a star recruit for the men’s basketball team reclassifies for next year’s freshman class.

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