The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is a profile on UNC baseball star Mac Horvath, who has overcome an abrupt end to the 2022 campaign to put together a breakout year in 2023. We also hear about multiple Earth Day events, including Congresswoman Valerie Foushee co-sponsoring the reintroduction of the Green New Deal Resolution.  Also included are an announcement from Liam Hanson from Musical Empowerment, the latest on the transfer portal, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition is a retrospective of Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils career in public office. this comes after he announced he will not seek reelection this fall. We also hear a Carolina Connection story about the future of medical marijuana in North Carolina. We also update the University Place redevelopment.  In sports, we hear from Diamond Heels Head Coach Scott Forbes ahead of this weekend’s series with Boston College.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news.  Included in this edition of the news is a story about Next Level–a group with the Beat Lab a UNC that has partnered with the U.S. Department of State for the last nine years.  We also hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger on the latest in residential rezoning conversations as the town attempts to encourage more “middle housing.”  We also hear from UNC football player Kaimon Rucker, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is a story about a UNC Law Student who has not been allowed to return to class since being arrested at a protest in another state, and the student protest organized to call for their reinstatement.  We also hear from award-winning student documentary filmmaker Teresa Fang, Mack Brown gives his takeaways on the spring football game, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition, we learn of Chapel Hill High teacher Kimberly Jones being named North Carolina’s Teacher of the Year.  We also hear a profile of the national championship-contending men’s golf team, and we hear from the new full-time Parks and Rec Atuya Cornwell.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news.  Included in this edition of the news is a Carolina Connection story about the challenges faced by first generation college students at UNC. We also hear from Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver on the decision not to close a portion of Eno Street for a private fundraising event.  In sports we hear from UNC Baseball Head Coach Scott Forbes, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition is the apprehension of a suspect in a shooting from Mason Farm Rd. back on April 2nd.  We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils on the town’s “Truth Plaques,” a story about the upcoming “Run For Malawi” fundraising event, a Carolina Connection story about Chapel Hill’s Ukranian community, and much more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news.  Included in this edition of the news is the latest on the future of Mama Dip’s restaurant after the listing of the property for sale.  We also hear a story on the end of lead testing at drinking water facilities at UNC, as well as a Carolina Connection story about the disappearing wood-smoked barbecue restaurants in the Chapel Hill area. Also included is a look at local government meetings this week, a recap of the weekend in sports for UNC, and much more.

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97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a story about Sutton’s upcoming 100th birthday party, inclement weather causing a flood warning and advisory for Orange County, an Orange County student qualifying or the National Spelling Bee, and more.

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