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The 5:00 News – Man City Supporter Group, New Position in Orange County Government, Basketball Schedule

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn about an official supporter group for Manchester City, and how Tuesday’s FC Series match went for them. We also learn of Orange County creating a Strategic Planning Manager to help implement their strategic plan. In sports we learn details of the UNC men’s basketball team’s non-conference schedule for the upcoming season, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Crime Updates, Inclement Weather, Schools Update

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we follow inclement weather in the community, follow up on some traffic related stories, and more. We also hear an update on some ongoing crime stories. We hear from CHCCS school board members on the facilities plan, a story on the new makeup of the Orange County School Board, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Honeycutt Drafted,Contamination in Community Center Park, Hillsborough Housing

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of contaminated soil leading the closing of part of Chapel Hill Community Center Park. We also hear the latest on Hillsborough’s plans on affordable housing, Pittsboro protecting their downtown, a crime update from Mebane, and more. In sports, the Major League Baseball draft is underway, and Diamond Heels Vance Honeycutt and Casey Cooke have been selected. We also learn of a new NIL collective for UNC, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Arrest in Carrboro Shooting, Jordan Lake Drowning, South Churton Future

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of an arrest in a shooting death in Carrboro. We learn of a drowning Tuesday evening at Jordan Lake. We hear a story on the possible future of South Churton Street in Hillsborough, an update on July 4th activities in the community, and more. In sports, the baseball transfer portal is open, Vance Honeycutt gets more awards, and more.

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