The 5:00 News

The 5:00 News: Weaver’s Grove, COVID Spike, and Chatham in 2023

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including an update on the Weaver’s Grove Housing Community, a spike in COVID-19 numbers locally, and the intentions for Chatham County in 2023.

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The 5:00 News – Superintendent Controversy, Chatham Teacher in Court, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including CHCCS Superintendent Nyah Hamlett answering accusations about her dissertation from 5 years ago, a Pittsboro Elementary School teacher with an upcoming court date, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Updates on the Woods / Clark Murder Case, Shootings, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news–including an update from the most recent hearing for the defendant int eh Lyric Woods / Devin Clark murder case.  Also an update on a couple of recent shootings in the Chapel Hill area.

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The 5:00 News – Hillsborough Commissioner Charged With DWI, Open Commissioner Seat, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including Hillsborough Town Commissioner Matt Hughes charged with a DWI, the application for the open Orange County Commissioner seat, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Libba Cotten, No More College Rankings, and Town Manager Search

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including Elizabeth Cotten Day in Carrboro, institutions rebelling against the U.S. News College Rankings, and the continued search for a town manager in Pittsboro.

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The 5:00 News – New District Attorney, COVID Update, and Climate Optimism for 2023

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including a story on the swearing in of Orange and Chatham County’s new D.A., Jeff Nieman.  Also an update on COVID-19 numbers, and why Duke Climate Scientist Ashley Ward is optimistic after 2022.

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The 5:00 News – New Year and New Beginnings, Elder Care in Chapel Hill, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including newly elected officials taking office, new laws going into place, and a story from Carolina Connection about elder care in Chapel Hill.

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