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The 5:00 News – More Election Aftermath, North Carolina Awards, Men’s Soccer Wins

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn when our local election results are likely to be finalized. We also learn more about how the election played out in Hillsborough, some local talent winning the North Carolina Award, and more. In sports, a big win for the Women’s Basketball team, Men’s Soccer advances to the ACC finals, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Local Elections, New Restaurants, Basketball Season

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we talk election day and preview the coverage of elections results coming up later tonight. We also get details on a couple of new restaurants in Chapel Hill. In sports, we revisit UNC Men’s Basketball’s season opening win against Radford, remember Walter Davis, and more.

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The 5:00 News: Football, Basketball, Pittsboro Water, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we take a look at early voting numbers after the first day with all five Orange County locations open. We also learn of a grant awarded to the Eno River Association, some upcoming Trunk or Treat events, the latest on Pittsboro’s quest to keep their water supply clean, and more. In sports we preview UNC Football and Basketball for the weekend, and more.

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The 5:00 News- Early Voting Continues and Purple Bowl Announces New Location

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition, four new early voting locations open in Orange County. We also learn the future location for the Purple Bowl restaurant. We hear a Carolina Connection story about bike lanes on Franklins Street, and more. In sports, RJ Davis weighs in on being a leader on this year’s team, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Purple Bowl, Medline Distribution Center, Early Voting

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear more on the upcoming move for Purple Bowl. We also hear a story on the newly opened distribution center for Medline in Orange County near Mebane. We get an update on COVID-19 numbers, early voting, and more. In sports, we hear from UNC Women’s Basketball Coach Courtney Banghart, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Chapel Hill Election Poll Released, Early Voting Numbers, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we get a poll of Chapel Hill voters giving us a snapshot of where the mayoral and town council races stand with two weeks until the election. We also break down the numbers from the first two days of early voting, learn of Susan Brown’s new position with the Town of Chapel Hill, and more. In sports, more fallout from UNC’s historic loss against Virginia, weekend results from other sports, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Hillsborough Earthquake, Bolin Creek Greenway, Football Preview

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, the mysterious shaking on Thursday in Hillsborough is explained, Carrboro lands on a plan for the future of the Bolin Creek Greenway. We also get an update on early voting numbers, UNC changes Spring commencement date, and more. In sports, a busy UNC weekend is highlighted by the 10th ranked football team hosting UVA in The South’s Oldest Rivalry and more.

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The 5:00 News – Tremors in Hillsborough, Early Voting, “Creekside” for Bolin Creek Greenway

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news we hear about an unexplained boom and tremor in Hillsborough a little before noon on Thursday. We also hear a story on the early voting options in our community. The Carrboro Town Council votes to approve the “Creekside Option” for phase 3 and 4 of the Bolin Creek Greenway. In sports we hear from women’s basketball coach Courtney Banghart, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Vehicle Break-Ins, Bus Routes Covered, PEACH Apartments

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, a spate of vehicle break-ins on UNC’s campus. We also hear how CHCCS is able to cover their bus routes this year. Also included is a story on the groundbreaking for the PEACH Apartments. In sports, the UNC men’s soccer team battled William & Mary to a 0-0 draw last night, and more.

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