The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn more about flood recovery efforts in our community, including the story of a first responder who was doing water rescues Sunday night only to find her own home flooded. We also hear about a special meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners to address flood damage. We hear about some land purchases made by the Town of Pittsboro, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a new housing development on the East side of town, and why some members of the council did not vote in favor of the project. We also hear from Hillsborough Mark Bell on something he’s proud of from his first 18 months as mayor. We hear from Bubba Cunningham on the revamping of the UNC Athletic Department, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn about Carrboro winning All-America City distinction from the National Civic League, as residents watched from a viewing party at Steel String Brewery. We learn that Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell will seek re-election this fall. We hear from Orange County Schools Superintendent Dr. Danielle Jones on summer capital projects, and more. In sports we learn more about UNC Men’s Basketball’s upcoming schedule, hear from Michael Lombardi on the football roster, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we check our local government meeting schedule, including the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners. We hear a story on Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell helping prevent an overdose death. We hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Tem Amy Ryan on the Budget, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear of a tragic drowning in Chatham County near the B. Everett Jordan Dam. We also hear of Chatham County Commissioners plan to honor George Moses Horton along 15-501 through the county. We hear about the Chapel Hill Town Council narrowly passing their budget, a new housing bill going through the statehouse, and more. In sports we hear from UNC football safety Will Hardy, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn the latest on the Town’s efforts to remediate coal ash at 828 MLK Jr. Blvd. We also hear details on the recently passed Orange County Budget, the latest on an affordable housing project coming to Hillsborough, and details on Chapel Hill and Carrboro’s Juneteenth celebration on Thursday. In sports, the UNC Women’s Basketball team adds another player to next year’s roster, several athletes get individual honors, and more.

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