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Triple-Digit Temperatures, Risk of Water Restrictions, and Caden Glauber Updates – The Evening News (July 1, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 1, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest-hosts on Wednesday, July 1, and shares the latest local headlines.

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The Evening News: CHCCS in Raleigh, Duke Weekend for Baseball, Veesaar to NBA

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 24, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear more on CHCCS and their trip to Raleigh to defend library books. We hear from Tom Jensen of Public Policy Polling on the Virginia gerrymandering vote, and learn of an upcoming lane closure on a major road across campus. In sports, Henri Veesaar decides to try his luck in the NBA, the Diamond Heels continue a weekend series against Duke, and more.

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The Evening News: CHCCS Defends Library Books, Former CHPD Officer Arrested, Suicide Prevention

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 23, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we get details on CHCCS answering to a NC House Committee on oversight about books available in elementary school libraries. We also learn more details of a former Chapel Hill police officer arrested for planning a mass shooting in Louisiana. We hear a story on a suicide prevention event on campus, and more.

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The Evening News: Local Restaurant Owner Charged With Attempted Murder, UNC Faculty Committee Meeting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 21, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Mathivanan Pothiyappan, owner of CholaNad Restaurant in Chapel Hill faces attempted first degree murder charges. We also hear an update from the UNC Faculty Committee Meeting, learn of some new park land coming to Mebane, check in on UNC Baseball, and more.

Chapel Hill Goes Bananas and Roy Cooper’s Senate Campaign Visits Durham — The Evening News (Apr. 10, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 10, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in for Andrew Stuckey on Friday, Apr. 10 and shares the latest local news stories.

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Awaiting A District 23 Appointment…Plus Leandro Ruling Reactions and A Coaching Candidate Gone — The Evening News (Apr. 3, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 3, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in for Andrew Stuckey on Friday, Apr. 3 to share the latest local news stories.

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Leandro Ruling Gets Thrown Out, A July 4th Drone Show and More Affordable Housing — The Evening News (Apr. 2, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 2, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guests hosts on Thursday, Apr. 2 and shares all the top local news stories.

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TABLE Puts Up Solar Panels and UNC Baseball Wins Marathon Game — The Evening News (Apr. 1, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 1, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts on Wednesday, Apr. 1 and shares the latest local news headlines.

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The Evening News – No Kings Protest, Mebane Growing, Caleb Wilson to NBA

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 30, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Henry Taylor reports from this past weekend’s No Kings Protests. We hear from a joint meeting between Orange County and Mebane, and more. In sports, UNC Women’s Basketball concludes their season, Caleb Wilson declares for the NBA draft, and more.