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The 5:00 News: Severe Weather + Matrimony Madness

Posted by | Mar 31, 2022 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest updates in local news on Thursday, March 31, including the severe thunderstorms and high winds passing through the Triangle. Plus: Gov. Roy Cooper declares North Carolina the official Center of the College Basketball Universe. UNC fans getting married on Saturday share stories of having their ceremonies and the Final Four conflict. UNC Gymnastics continues in its NCAA Regional competition. And Carrboro prepares for two outdoor, downtown events Sunday afternoon.

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The 5:00 News: Almost Time for the Sweet 16 Party

Posted by | Mar 25, 2022 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps prepare listeners for double NCAA Tournament action on Friday, March 25. Both UNC men’s and women’s basketball programs are getting ready for the Sweet 16 games. Plus: Chapel Hill advances discussions on redeveloping the site of its police station, CHCCS hopes to move to virtual learning on primary Election Day and more.

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The 5:00 News: BOT Meeting, Russia Sanctions and Bus Tracking

Posted by | Mar 24, 2022 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the top local stories of the day on Thursday, March 24. The Chapel Hill Town Council advances the exploration of redevelopment at 828 MLK Boulevard. The UNC Board of Trustees receive an update on voluntary staff turnover and a new research center. A UNC political scientist shares how the U.S. and other countries’ responses to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are or are not making a difference. Plus: patrons are having issues tracking Chapel Hill Transit buses and the Carolina basketball teams are 24 hours away from their Sweet 16 games.

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The 5:00 News: Bicyclist Collision, No Class on Election Day and Sweet 16 Send-Offs

Posted by | Mar 23, 2022 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell reports on the latest local news stories on Wednesday, March 23. Chapel Hill Police are investigating a hit-and-run that injured a bicyclist — the fifth such collision this year. A group of UNC students are lobbying for Election Day to become a university holiday to encourage student participation. The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau opens its doors in a new location. A UNC football player announces he is stepping away from the program to battle cancer. Plus: the Carolina basketball programs leave Chapel Hill for the next round of NCAA Tournament play and women’s lacrosse looks to stay undefeated after its biggest deficit of the season.

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The 5:00 News: Habitat Donation, Stage Combat and UNC WBB Wins

Posted by | Mar 22, 2022 |

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares local news stories with listeners on Tuesday, March 22. A report indicates the Chatham County Schools district may implement a suspension policy for students caught committing racist acts in light of a recent incident. Two local Habitat for Humanity affiliates are among the benefactors of a substantial donation. Two Carrboro natives recently received big honors. Plus: UNC women’s basketball is headed to the Sweet Sixteen after a big win and a community of people training for stage combat certification in Raleigh share their stories.

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