The 5:00 News

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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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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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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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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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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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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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a Carolina Connection story on deportation fears on campus. We hear from Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell on the town’s decision to lower the speed limit on US 70 through town. We hear the latest on the skate park coming to Pittsboro, and more. In sports, UNC men’s basketball gears up for their third matchup of the year with Duke, possibly with an NCAA Tournament birth on the line, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on transportation projects the town is giving priority to. We hear a UNC Media Hub story on the Cobb Terrace Neighborhood. We hear a Carolina Connection story on students working the graveyard shift at WXYC, and more. In sports, the All-ACC team is announced for men’s basketball, UNC learns their opponent for Wednesday’s ACC Tournament game, and more.

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