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The 5:00 News – Social Media Firing, Bad Football Loss, Local Government

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of an Orange County correctional employee being fired after a conservative group flagged what the Sheriff’s office called “concerning social media posts.” We check in on a local government meeting schedule for the day. We hear a story from Carolina Connection on Playmakers Repertory Company’s current production, “The Royale,” and more. In sports, we get a recap of UNC’s brutal 34-9 loss on the road against the University of Central Florida. We check the rest of the weekend’s sports results, including two big wins for field hockey, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Football Win, Local Government, Leaf Collection

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we check the local government meeting schedule, which includes meetings today for the Chatham County Commissioners, and the Durham City Council. We learn of a new policy on leaf collection this fall from the Town of Chapel Hill, and we hear a Carolina Connection story on a September 11 memorial events at Keenan Stadium last week. In sports, UNC linebacker Makai Gbayor is named ACC Linebacker of the week, and we hear more on UNC Football’s Saturday afternoon win against Richmond, and more.

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The 5:00 News – The Return of Med Deli, Displaced Residents, Solid Waste Closure

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Chapel Hill staple Mediterranean Deli is set to reopen early next week. We also hear more on funding for residents displaced by July’s flooding. We learn of a brief midday closure coming Friday for Orange County Solid Waste sites, and more. In sorts, UNC Football Head Coach Bill Belichick addresses several areas of needed improvement. The women’s soccer team welcomes and undefeated Alabama team, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Occaneechi Replica Village Update, Campus Art Controversy, Hubert Davis

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on the latest timeline for the Occaneechi Replica Village, which has been closed since being damaged during the early July flooding. We also get an update on a campus controversy around some removed art, learn more about a new crosswalk coming to MLK, and more. In sports, we hear from UNC Basketball Head Coach Hubert Davis ahead of the upcoming season, and more.

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The 5:00 News: U-Haul Hits Gas Station, Yan Memorial, Football Weekend

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of an accident in Hillsborough where a U-Haul truck hit multiple cars and people as it crashed into a gas station on NC 86. Additionally, a major accident involving a tractor-trailer on I-85 caused traffic delays all afternoon. On campus, the community marked the two year anniversary of the shooting death of  Zijie Yan in Caudill Labs. In sports, the UNC football team and Chapel Hill prepare for the official start of the Bill Belichick era,  both soccer teams win, and more.

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The 5:00 News: Hypothetical Elementary School Closure, Chapel Hill Football Game Day

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools explores what closing an elementary school would hypothetically look like. We hear from Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell on a Unified Development Ordinance meeting tonight. In sports, UNC Football General Manager Michael Lombardi talks about the importance of the game day experience in Chapel Hill,  and more.

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The 5:00 News: Fairview Program’s Funding, State Health Plan Premiums, and ‘Carolina Football Live’

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest-hosts “News On The Hill” on Friday, August 15 and closes out the week with local news updates.

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