The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on a major expansion of Eno River State Park, which will now include the Occaneechee Raceway property and more. We also continue to hear local reaction to the proposed freezing of federal funding across the board. In sports, we preview the women’s basketball team’s west-coast matchup with the Cal Golden Bears, learn the ACC Baseball pre-season coaches poll, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn more about the process of returning to normal schedules and travel after Tuesday night’s snowfall. We also hear from Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood on H.B. 10, or he ICE detention bill. We hear a story on the UNC Cogen Plant’s proposal to burn fuel pellets. In sports, the women’s basketball team prepares to face Wake Forest tonight. Several Lacrosse players earn pre-season honors, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we recap Chapel Hill’s first significant snowfall in years, which was followed by ice and caused delays and closures into Monday. We also check this week’s local government meeting schedule, learn of a grant awarded to the Orange County Sustainability Team, and more. We hear a story on the arts in Orange County from our Forum on The Hill series. In sports, we recap both men’s and women’s basketball, wrestling gets a big win, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news for Tuesday, January 7. Included in this edition of the news, we hear of a morning investigation that temporarily had schools near Carrboro High School in “Secure Mode” Tuesday morning. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on what to expect next from the town’s lawsuit against Duke Energy. We check in on state news,  hear from the owner of Hillsborough’s newest bar, and more. In sports, the men’s basketball team prepares for a crucial matchup against SMU, the women’s team drops in the rankings, 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 tragic drunk driving accident on Saturday takes the life of three people just north of Hillsborough. We reflect on 2024 with a story from Carolina Connection about unexpected impacts of Hurricane Helene. We also hear from the Diversity in Business panel from 97.9 The Hill’s Forum on the Hill. In sports, both basketball teams win over the weekend, UNC ranks second in the Learfield Director’s Cup, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the latest from the local government meeting schedule for the week, including a busy agenda for the Pittsboro Town Board of Commissioners. We hear details on a break in from last week at Quantum Soul on Graham Street. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on a proposed housing development on Homestead Road. In sports, men’s basketball wins, women’s basketball loses, and everyone talks about Bill Belichick. 

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a split vote from the Chapel Hill Town Council to eliminate 8 advisory boards. We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on newly sworn in Town Councilmember Cristobal Palmer. We also hear a story updating UNC’s attempts to reduce its carbon footprint, check state news from the General Assembly, and more. In sports, the football coaching search gets underway, basketball preps for a matchup with Alabama, Erin Matson gets another honor, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear about the local government meetings scheduled for today. We hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on Chris Blue’s retirement. We get an update on an arrest of a Chapel Hill man in Hillsborough during a traffic stop, and more. In sports, the women’s basketball team wins a tournament as the men are set to begin one, the football team suffers a blowout, and the rest of the weekend in UNC sports.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn the latest on the razor-thin vote count for North Carolina Supreme Court. We also hear a story about Chapel Hill town staff who have assisted in western North Carolina recovery being recognized. We hear about the new Hampton Inn in Pittsboro from mayor Kyle Shipp. We also check the local government meeting schedule, and more. In sports we hear from Offensive Coordinator Chip Lindsay on Omarion Hampton, check the updated basketball rankings, update tournament runs for the soccer teams, and more.

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