The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear about the transition of government in Hillsborough as a new mayor and new commissioner are sworn in. We hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger on the importance of supporting downtown businesses. Orange County Commissioners begin distributing the next round of opioid settlement money, and more. In sports we hear from Hubert Davis leading up to the men’s basketball team’s weekend matchup with Kentucky, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition is the latest on UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz decision to leave for the Michigan State University presidency. We also hear from Deb Stroman on potential challenges of filling that role for UNC. In local government, Monday will see the swearing in of new mayors in Hillsborough and Pittsboro. In sports, the UNC women’s basketball team takes a tough loss but stays ranked, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition we learn of a proposed Bucees Travel Center in Mebane, the latest on the election filing period that opened earlier today, and a proposal for what would have been the tallest building in town denied by the Town Council. We also hear a Carolina Connection story on the potential departure of Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz departure, and more. In sports, we revisit UNC Men’s win over Florida State, learn the football team’s bowl placement, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition, we learn the latest on the murder suspect Tailei Qi being ruled unfit to stand trial. The town of Chapel Hill seeks feedback on the Homestead Skate Park. We also hear a story from Carolina Connection on the value of leaving your leaves. In sports, both men’s and women’s basketball teams drop in the rankings, the football transfers begin, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, we learn that a judge has ruled murder suspect Tailie Qi unfit for trial. We also hear about the findings of Carrboro’s Community Safety Task Force. In Sports, mixed results for UNC’s basketball teams, a rough weekend for football, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition, we hear about the 50th anniversary celebration for the Chapel Hill Police Department’s Mobile Crisis Unit. We also learn new COVID-19 numbers from state health officials, learn about local recipients of the Dogwood Award, and more. In sports, the UNC Men’s Basketball team got a win in the opening round of the Battle 4 Atlantis against Northern Iowa, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, the municipal election results were certified with Elizabeth Sharp holding a 6 vote lead over Renuka Soll for the final open Town Council seat. Multiple outlets are now reporting that UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz is likely to leave UNC at the end of the academic year. We also catch up on NCAA tournament action for the UNC Field Hockey and Soccer teams, preview football and basketball games, and more.

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