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The 5:00 News: New Police Chief, New Water Rate and An Elusive Third Title

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps wrap up the work-week by sharing local news stories on Friday, May 13. UNC names a new police chief and holds a rededication ceremony for two buildings’ new namesakes. OWASA is proposing a 16 percent increase on rates. Governor Roy Cooper helps announce a major broadband deal. Plus: UNC baseball continues to roll and women’s lacrosse prepares to make another run to capture the program’s third championship.

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The 5:00 News: Unaffiliated Voters, PAC Spending and Pittsboro’s Water

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings listeners several local news stories on Wednesday, May 11 — including the rise of unaffiliated voters in North Carolina, Pittsboro’s water being contaminated again and a blowout win for UNC baseball.

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