The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest news from around Orange and Chatham Counties on Tuesday, May 25. On the anniversary of George Floyd’s death, we revisit the impact of the racial justice movement on the community. Plus: more urging from national figures for Nikole Hannah-Jones to be granted tenure at UNC and Carolina Tiger Rescue is set to care for some new tigers…who people may know from Netflix.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell returns and brings a full day’s headlines to the airwaves on Monday, May 24. Some Carrboro apartment residents are displaced following a severe fire. UNC faculty ask the university’s Board of Trustees to hold a specially-called meeting to review tenure for incoming professor Nikole Hannah-Jones. Plus: UNC lacrosse and tennis players continue to roll, while Hillsborough prepares for a budget proposal.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps close out your week on Friday, May 14, with big news from the state government: mask requirements are gone for fully vaccinated North Carolinians.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell reports on the latest from the state government on gas updates and the federal government on mask guidance on Thursday, May 13. Normal gas supplies are on the way in a few days, but leaders urge patience. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Teachers share their exhaustion and encouragement after a challenging academic year. Plus: UNC prepares for its women’s soccer College Cup match and several local high school teams learn when they’ll play for a state title.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local news stories on Wednesday, May 12, including updates on how many fuel stations in North Carolina are out of gas. The Orange County Health Department is prepared for Pfizer vaccines to be given to 12-15 year olds. Demolition on a downtown Chapel Hill parking deck is not far away. And UNC men’s lacrosse earns conference honors.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell takes you around the latest local headlines on Tuesday, May 11, including details on a potential carbon monoxide scare that shut down Franklin Street. Plus… Chapel Hill and Orange County proposed budgets would raise property taxes, Club Nova breaks ground on a new clubhouse and UNC soccer sees both its programs advance to the College Cup!

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you the latest headlines from the weekend and from Monday, May 10, in our community. The region sees a surprise thunder and rain storm bring bad weather, even hail, to some of the region. State health officials are considering financial incentives to help boost North Carolina’s vaccination rates against COVID-19. UNC creates a new space for communications students to practice media production. Plus: the Carolina Field Hockey wins its third consecutive national title.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has the latest from the area and state on Thursday, May 6, including a vaccination benchmark for North Carolina. Plus: LGBTQ students at UNC create their own communities, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office releases a new app and the Diamond Heels snap a five-game losing streak.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell catches you up on the latest news from around the community on Wednesday, May 5. A proposed Chapel Hill development is not expected to increase traffic congestion, nor help much, according to projections. The local school districts are emphasizing equity and mental health in their budget requests for the next fiscal year. Plus: Orange County Animal Services has a new director and the UNC women’s soccer win a tight tournament match!

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