The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, a more detailed look at the Pittsboro-Sanford water merger. We also hear from Chapel Hill Police about tonight’s National Night Out events. We hear from one of the artists whose work is featured in the Uproar Arts Festival. In sports, we learn the jersey numbers for UNC basketball this season, 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, a Carrboro man was struck and killed on I-40 near the Durham-Orange County line early Monday morning. We also learn more about the change of superintendent at Orange County Schools. We also hear from OWASA Executive Director Todd Taylor on the rate increase coming October 1. In sports, we preview the upcoming UNC Football season, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news we learn of Orange County Schools Superintendent leaving the district effective next week, and a strongly worded response from State Senator Graig Meyer. We also learn of another pollution incident in the Haw River affecting Pittsboro’s drinking water. Also included is a story about CORA’s food pantry reopening. In sports we hear from UNC Football Head Coach Mack Brown, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, we hear about a first responder drill set to happen on campus Friday morning. We also hear a story on the continues response to the West Franklin Street fire. We hear from Hillsborough Town Commissioner Mark Bell on his decision to run for mayor of Hillsborough. In sports, an NIL benefit concert by Eric Church comes to Memorial Hall, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition is a story about re-envisioning Franklin and Rosemary Streets downtown. We also hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger on the hiring of Chris Blue as the new Town Manager. Damon Seils shares how to give feedback on the Bolin Creek Greenway plan, and the list of candidates for CHCCS School Board shrinks by two. In sports, Women’s Basketball season tickets go on sale and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news we learn about the Chapel Hill Town council voting to approve Chris Blue as the new town manager. We also hear the latest on the response and rebuild effort after last weekend’s West Franklin Street fire that closed Med Deli and several other businesses. We hear a story about the Uproar Arts festival, the UNC golf teams traveling to Scotland, and much more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear the latest on the devastating fire on Franklin Street Saturday afternoon that closed several businesses, including beloved restaurant Mediterranean Deli. We learn the latest on the damage caused and the efforts to help the businesses effected. We also hear about the matchups for this Fall’s local elections, and a big new home-and-home matchup for the men’s basketball team, plus more.  

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news: Friday’s noon filing deadline has passed, revealing the final list of candidates for local office in this fall’s election. Har a breakdown of the highlights of who is running–and who is not. We also hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger on her decision to not seek reelection, and we hear a story about the prevalence of electric scooters on UNC’s campus.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is continued reaction to Mayor Pam Hemminger’s announcement that she will not be running for reelection. Town Council Member Jess Anderson will be running for mayor, and other candidate updates from the local election filing period.  In sports, we hear reaction from last night’s FC Series matchup between Chelsea and Wrexham, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger announces she’s not running for re-election. Chapel Hill Town Council Member Jessica Anderson announces that she is running for mayor, and other candidates file to run for office. In sports, the town prepares for tonight’s FC Series soccer friendly between Wrexham and Chelsea.  All of that and much more local content is available in the 5:00 news.

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