The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition is the apprehension of a suspect in a shooting from Mason Farm Rd. back on April 2nd.  We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils on the town’s “Truth Plaques,” a story about the upcoming “Run For Malawi” fundraising event, a Carolina Connection story about Chapel Hill’s Ukranian community, 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 is the latest on the future of Mama Dip’s restaurant after the listing of the property for sale.  We also hear a story on the end of lead testing at drinking water facilities at UNC, as well as a Carolina Connection story about the disappearing wood-smoked barbecue restaurants in the Chapel Hill area. Also included is a look at local government meetings this week, a recap of the weekend in sports for UNC, and much more.

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97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a story about Sutton’s upcoming 100th birthday party, inclement weather causing a flood warning and advisory for Orange County, an Orange County student qualifying or the National Spelling Bee, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news.  Included in this edition is a story about the end of Orange County Health offering on-site COVID testing.  Also, Cedar Ridge High School was briefly on lockdown Thursday afternoon after a troubling social media post.  Also included is a look at local government meetings, Karen Howard on how Chatham County hopes to preserve agricultural land, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition, we hear a story about the Public School Forum’s annual Local School Finance Study. We also hear from Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation about increasing their pickleball facilities, Chapel Hill Police talk about the upcoming Community Police Academy, and UNC defensive football coach Gene Chizik checks in on how the defense can improve next season.  Also included is a rundown of local government meeting and much more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a report of a democratic state lawmaker changing parties to give Republicans a super majority in the General Assembly. Also a story on increased access to Narcan to prevent opioid overdose deaths, a Carolina Connection story on UNC Students modifying toys for use at children’s hospitals, and the introduction of the latest member of the UNC women’s basketball team.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news.  In today’s newscast, we bring in April with a look at the local government schedule as they get deeper into budget season.  We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils on the passing of local resident and Durham City Budget Director John Allore.  Also included is an update of some crime stories from over the weekend, and a Carolina Connection story outlining the challenges of Muslim students who are participating in Ramadan during the end of the academic year.  We also hear from UNC Basketball head coach Hubert Davis, and much more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a remembrance of Durham Budget Director and Carrboro Resident John Allore, who died suddenly when his bicycle was struck by a vehicle early Thursday morning.  We also hear a story on a joint meeting between the school boards and county commissioners in Orange County.  We also hear about President Biden’s visit to Durham from Hillsborough Commissioner Matt Hughes, plus much more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is a story about the new PFAS / forever chemical regulations proposed by EPA, and how that will affect our local utilities. We also hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger on some current road work projects, Hubert Davis shares his thoughts on the current state of the transfer portal in college basketball, 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 is a story about how the development of the 306 W. Franklin site in downtown Chapel Hill might affect some popular local businesses, including Purple Bowl. We also learn of a downed tree affecting traffic in one part of town, while a cow in the road affected traffic in a different part of town.  We also hear from Governor Roy Cooper, UNC Head Football Coach Mack Brown, and more.

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