The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the top local news stories from Monday, May 9, including highlights from a busy weekend around UNC.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell finishes the week with lots of local news on Friday, May 6 — including updates on incoming severe weather.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares a slew of local news stories on Wednesday, May 4, including several ongoing crime investigations and a report criticizing the North Carolina government.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local news on Tuesday, May 3, including downtown development in Carrboro and Chapel Hill. Plus: the UNC tennis programs are headed to the NCAA Tournament!

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell catches listeners up on local news stories on Monday, May 2. The UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media faces renewed criticism of its diversity. OWASA announces a return to normal late fee collections and service disconnections. Chapel Hill is considering enacting a dooring ordinance for better bicyclist safety. Plus: UNC women’s lacrosse survives a nail-biter and several Tar Heels are taken in the NFL Draft!

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell closes out the work-week with top local news stories on Friday, April 29.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell takes listeners around the local news headlines on Thursday, April 28.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the local news headlines from a busy Wednesday, April 27.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell details the latest local news on Tuesday, April 26, including a missing persons case, key local government meetings and several end-of-year traditions at UNC.

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