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The Evening News: Mark Chilton Steps Down, FDOC on Monday, Fall Sports

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn that Register of Deeds Mark Chilton is stepping down from his position a few months early. We also hear more from UNC leadership on the First Day of Classes (FDOC) coming up on Monday, learn more about Pittsboro’s new Planning Director, and hear from Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell on that town’s strategic plan. In Sports, UNC Women’s Soccer opens the fall sports season with a win, and more.

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The Evening News: Chatham County Pipeline, Carrboro Music Festival, Soccer Season Reimagined

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard weighing in on community feedback on the Enbridge Pipeline. We also learn details of this fall’s Carrboro Music Festival, learn some crime news from Chatham County, and more. In sports, more on Seth Trimble to Louisville, a reimagined men’s soccer season proposed, and more.

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The Evening News: Seth Trimble Moves On, Eno Arts Mill Returns, Athletic Department Evolves

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn that Seth Trimble will transfer to Louisville for his newly awarded 5th season of eligibility, as UNC has already completed their roster for the upcoming season. We also hear more details from Athletic Director Steve Newmark on a plan to consolidate the athletic department’s revenue generation. We get a detailed story on the Eno Arts Mill’s reopening, and more.

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The Evening News: Athletic Department Financial Structure, VinFast Reflections, Local Government

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear of a proposal to make the athletics department’s revenue generation housed as an associated entity. We reflect on the VinFast plant not materializing at the Moncure megasite. We check in on local government leaders, hear some national polling numbers from Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jensen, and more.

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The Evening News: Carolina North, South Campus Arena, Social District

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear more on the direction of the Carolina North campus from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, members of a group advocating for a south campus arena explain their thinking, University Place is set to bring Chapel Hill’s first social district starting September 1, and more. In sports, UNC teams continue to prepare for the fall season, and more.

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The Evening News: Pipelines, Data Centers, Big Donation for Lineberger

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn more about a proposed pipeline in Chatham Count that was the subject of a special meeting of the Chatham County Commissioners. We also hear about how counties nationwide are addressing the prospect of data centers in their communities. The Lineberger Cancer Center gets a large donation, and more. In sports, we hear from football Head Coach Bill Belichick on the scope of fall practice, and more.

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Lombardi on Administrative Leave; NC Teacher Raises Don’t Reflect ‘Their Worth’ – The Evening News (July 27, 2026)

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in for Andrew Stuckey and shares the latest local news on Monday, July 27.

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Handling 911 Calls, Filling Vacant County Seat, and Innovating Access to Healthcare – The Evening News (July 8, 2026)

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts the show on Wednesday, July 8 and shares the latest local news stories.

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