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The 5:00 News – Pedestrian Fatality in Pittsboro, Human Remains Discovered in Orange County

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a pedestrian struck and killed by a vehicle in Pittsboro; a dog walker in Orange County discovers human remains; Orange High School’s Principal wins a statewide honor; we check the local government meeting schedule; Carolina Connection chimes in on the job market for grads, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels close the regular season with a big series win; The Women’s Tennis team falls in the final four; the Women’s Lacrosse team gears up for the final four, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Hoops Legend Passes, No Third Term for Karen Stegman, Budget Talks Continue

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of the passing of UNC Basketball legend Larry Miller at ag 79. We learn that Chapel Hill Town Council Member Karen Stegmen will not be seeking reelection in the fall. We check in on budget conversation with our area elected boards, with a summary of the Orange County, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro proposals, and more. In sports, UNC Softball makes the NCAA tournament, several teams continue post-season play, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Two Mayors Seeking Reelection, Budget Talks Continue, Huge Party Busted

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn that Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee and Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson will both seek reelection for a second two year term this November. We learn of a 2,500 person party leading to charges against an Orange County property owner. He check in on continued budget talks, hear a MediaHub story on a banned books bill, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels get a big win against NC State, spring sports transition into the postseason, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Carrboro, Chapel Hill Mayors Both Announce Re-election Bids

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee announced her intention to run for reelection this year. Later in the day, Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson announced her intention to run for reelection as well. We also hear about recent polling numbers in North Carolina from Tom Jensen, as well as a story on the impact of recent cuts on the local science community, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Orange Grove Road Closed, Local Budgets, Federal Ruling for Riggs

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, a traffic accident damages the I-85 bridge over Orange Grove Road, causing lengthy delays on the Interstate and closing Orange Grove Road. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on Town Manager Patrice Toney’s budget proposal one year after her start on the job. We hear a story on the broader economic outlook according to UNC economists, a Federal Trump-appointed judge ruling in favor of Democrat Allison Riggs, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels are set to play Campbell tonight, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Campus Protest Anniversary, PEACH Apartments, Return of Zaden High

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from an organizer for UNC Students for Justice in Palestine, as they marked one year since police broke-up a protest on campus last spring. We also hear from the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the PEACH apartments in the Pine Knolls neighborhood. In sports, the Diamond Heels get a win yesterday and play again today, Zaden High is set to return to UNC, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Student Visas, Carolina Blood Drive, Tri-River Water in Chatham

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear more on the status of international students visas at UNC. We also hear from some of the organizers of the Carolina Blood Drive, which takes place at the Smith Center tomorrow. We hear from Tri-River Water on their merger with Chatham County Utility customers. In sports, we check the latest on the Diamond Heels, UNC Football players signing free agent contracts in the NFL, Academic All-ACC honorees, and more.

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The 5:00 News – UNC Student Visas Restored, Climate Symposium, Women’s Lacrosse

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn that now all six international UNC students who had their visas revoked by the United States government have now had those visas restored. We hear a story on the return of the UNC Climate Symposium, which is back after a five year hiatus and is now student-run. We check the local government meeting schedule, hear from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board Vice-Chair Riza Jenkins, and more. In sports the UNC women’s Lacrosse team stays undefeated ahead of the NCAA tournament, and more.

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