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The 5:00 News: Local Government Meeting, Iconic Local Business Closing, Ian Jackson Transfer

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 meeting by the Orange County Board of Commissioners and the Carrboro Town Council. We hear a Carolina Connection story Friendly Barber Shop in Carrboro, which will be closing at the end of April, and more. In sports, we hear a supercut of Ian Jackson as he enters the transfer portal, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Ian Jackson to the Portal, Hands Off 25, E-Bike Library

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we hear a story about the recent Hands Off 25 rallies against the Trump Administration, including conversations with people at the event in Chapel Hill. We hear about an e-bike lending program from the town of Chapel Hill, check the local government meeting schedule, and more. In sports, UNC Men’s Basketball star freshman Ian Jackson has entered the transfer portal, Women’s Lacrosse moves up to number one after a big win, and more.

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The 5:00 News: Court of Appeals Rules for Griffin, Carrboro Considers Housing, and Veesaar Chooses UNC

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps close out the week by sharing the latest local news stories with listeners on Friday, April 4.

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The 5:00 News – Chatham vs. Summit, Transfer Portal, Diamond Heels No-Hitter

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn of Chatham County’s response to a lawsuit alleging they denied a church’s rezoning request for religious reasons. We hear a Carolina Connection story on the impact of a proposed TikTok ban. We hear from House Minority Leader Robert Reives on the current work of the General Assembly, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels throw a no-hitter, the men’s basketball team makes an add from the transfer portal, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Officers Injured, Mayoral Candidate, Sweet 16

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of three Orange County Sheriff’s deputies injured during an arrest. We hear about the first declared candidate for Mayor of Chapel Hill in 2025. We hear a story about UNC School of Law students helping victims of Hurricane Helene secure funding for the rebuild. In sports, the UNC Women’s Basketball Team prepares for a Sweet 16 matchup against Duke, and more.

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The 5:00 News – NCAA Tournament, Local Government, Drakeford Ribbon Cutting

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including the latest on the NCAA Tournament, with UNC Women’s Basketball playing tonight against West Virginia, and the men’s team being eliminated over the weekend. We check the local government meeting schedule, which includes the Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners meeting later tonight. We also hear from U.S. Congresswoman Valerie Foushee at the ribbon cutting for the Drakeford Library Complex in Carrboro, and more. In sports, several UNC teams participate in NCAA championship play, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Men’s Basketball Wins, Website Controversy, Property Revaluation

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear about UNC Men’s Basketball’s emphatic opening round win at the “First Four” in Dayton. We also learn of a website controversy from the Town of Chapel Hill, after pages outlining the town’s LGBTQ+ history appeared to be scrubbed from the website. We hear about the property revaluation process happening in Orange County, and more. In sports, Tar Heel teams compete today, athletes earn individual honors, and more.

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5:00 News – NCAA Basketball, Graig Meyer on Staying Engaged, Barbara Foushee on North Carolina’s U.S. Senators

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from State Senator Graig Meyer on the importance of folks staying engaged and channeling their energy locally. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee after a visit to Washington, D.C. In sports, the UNC Men’s Basketball Team prepares for NCAA Tournament action tonight in Dayton, as they are playing in the “First Four” games, and more.

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The 5:00 News – NCAA Tournament Selections, New YMCA, Mebane North Village

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn more about the UNC Men’s Basketball team’s inclusion in the NCAA Tournament. We learn about the women’s team getting a three seed, which allows them to host first and second round games in the tournament. We hear about the opening of the new Chatham County YMCA in Chatham Park. We hear about a development project coming to Mebane, and more. In sports, it was a busy weekend for Tar Heel teams beyond basketball, including a senior night win for the gymnastics team, and more.

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