The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the latest on the UNC Men’s Basketball coaching search, hearing from Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham on the process. We also hear from Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley on what many fans are looking for in a new coach. We also hear a story on the state Office of Violence Prevention, which recently had its five year anniversary. The UNC Board of Trustees have their final meeting of the academic year, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from County Commissioner Earl McKee on his decision to request a recount in his election loss to Beth Bronson. We discuss the weather, which resulted very little thunderstorm activity. We also get the NCAA bracket reveal, which sees the men’s team with a six seed and a matchup with VCU. The women’s team earned a four seed and will host Western Illinois.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, we hear from outgoing State Senator Graig Meyer on his decision to leave and the process to replace him. We hear a Carolina Connection story on UNC students who were in Milan covering the Winter Olympics. In sports, we hear from UNC Basketball Head Coach Hubert Davis ahead of their first game in this year’s ACC Tournament coming up tonight, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a couple of crime stories including a multi-county high-speed chase and a customer fighting off an armed robber at a gas station. We also preview tomorrow’s election by checking early voting totals and hearing from Tom Jensen on a missing set of endorsements this cycle. We hear from Chancellor Lee Roberts on a policy change at UNC, and more. In sports, a big weekend for both basketball teams leads into an important march, 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 a Barnes and Noble Bookstore coming to University Place. We also hear a story on the future of multi-model paths on Estes Drive Extension. We check the local government meeting schedule and early voting totals, and more. In sports, we hear a Carolina Connection story on the UNC Gymnastics team, check other results from Tuesday, 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 the latest in early voting totals, a story on Community Spend Week, a restaurant closure in Carrboro, and more. In sports, both basketball teams get weekend wins, while the men’s team preps for a Monday night matchup against Louisville, and more.

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