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 local governments weighing budget priorities during a tough cycle augmented by massive federal spending cuts. In education news, we hear of a principal hire for Seawell Elementary School, a big gift for the UNC theatre department, and a student earning an academic honor. We hear from Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jenson on Governor Josh Stein’s popularity, and more. In sports, Drake Powell declares for the NBA draft, the Diamond Heels host a student home run derby, 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 a new development approved by the Chapel Hill Town Council on South Elliot Road. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on recent bills put forward in the North Carolina General Assembly. We hear about what comes next for Mebane’s social district now that it’s one year pilot period is almost up, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels had a huge weekend, sweeping Wake Forrest and moving up to #12 in the national rankings. We also hear results from lacrosse, tennis, golf, 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 from Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford on the “revenue-neutral” tax rate. We hear a Carolina Connection story on raw milk from a farm in Cedar Grove. We hear about this weekend’s ClydeFEST in Chatham County, and more. In sports, The Diamond Heels get rained out and rescheduled as part of a busy UNC sports weekend, 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 of six international UNC students who had their student visas revoked by the Trump Administration, and a Carolina Connection interview responding to earlier student visas being revoked. We hear from Carrboro on their Vision Zero commitment, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels won a slug-fest at Elon on Tuesday 10-12, top ranked Women’s Lacrosse visits ECU, 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 check the local government meeting schedule, which includes meeting by the Orange County Board of Commissioners and the Carrboro Town Council. We hear a Carolina Connection story Friendly Barber Shop in Carrboro, which will be closing at the end of April, and more. In sports, we hear a supercut of Ian Jackson as he enters the transfer portal, 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 a story about the recent Hands Off 25 rallies against the Trump Administration, including conversations with people at the event in Chapel Hill. We hear about an e-bike lending program from the town of Chapel Hill, check the local government meeting schedule, and more. In sports, UNC Men’s Basketball star freshman Ian Jackson has entered the transfer portal, Women’s Lacrosse moves up to number one after a big win, and more.

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