Select Page

The 5:00 News

The 5:00 News – Missing Teen, Tragic Crash Details, Hottest Summer Ever

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn of a teenager in Orange County missing since last night. We hear more details on the tragic crash that killed the owners of Classic Carolina on Franklin Street. Also included is a story on the hottest summer ever, and how a local policy expert is helping address heat emergencies. In sports, Omarion Hampton wins lots of awards, and much more.

Read More

The 5:00 News – Body Discovered in Chatham County, Football Preview, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, we learn of a body discovered near the Wal-Mart on 15-501 in Chatham County. We also learn the latest on the investigation into the death of a woman found in Jordan Lake late last month. We also hear about a permanent display honoring victims of lynching in Chatham County. In sports, we get a preview of the UNC home-opener against App State, other weekend contests from Tar Heel teams, scores from the soccer teams, and more.

Read More

The 5:00 News – Truth Plaque and Town Manager Turnover in Carrboro, and More

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news we hear a story about the latest Truth Plaque historical marker in Carrboro in front of the historic Strayhorn House. We also learn of the interim plan for Carrboro Town Manager, learn the latest COVID-19 data, and hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger on communication between the university and the town during a crisis. In sports, Mack Brown weighs in on conference expansion, and more.

Read More

The 5:00 News – ACC Expands, No Death Penalty, Football Preview

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn that the ACC has voted to expand by three teams for next season. We also hear a story about Orange County District Attorney Jeff Neiman’s decision to not pursue the death penalty. In sports, we preview this weekend’s matchup with South Carolina, check in on several Tar Heel teams in action, and more.

Read More

The 5:00 News – Campus Reacts to Shooting, DTH Goes Viral, New Wrestling Coach

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, campus continues to react to Monday’s shooting on campus, with a rally against gun violence, a candle-light vigil at the Smith Center, and more. The front page of the Daily Tar Heel goes viral with actual text messages from students during the lockdown. In sports, UNC hires a new wrestling coach, a Tar Heel alum continues to win in the U.S. Open, and more.

Read More

The 5:00 News – Reaction to Monday’s Shooting, Body in Jordan Lake, Storms Coming

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear continued reaction to Monday’s tragic shooting on campus. We also learned of a body discovered in Jordan Lake. We hear from the National Weather Service as the community prepares for inclement weather. We also hear of some proposed changes to elections in Pittsboro, and much more.

Read More

The 5:00 News – The Latest on the UNC Caudill Lab Shooting

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news we learn more about Monday afternoon’s deadly shooting at Caudill Laboratories on UNC’s campus. A UNC Police release on Tuesday identified both the victim of the shooting and the suspect. We also learned of an arrest from an armed robbery in Hillsborough. The Chatham County Sheriff’s office revealed that a body was recovered from Jordan Lake on Tuesday afternoon. All of this local content and more can be found in the afternoon news.

Read More

The 5:00 News – Sextortion, TABLE Reaches Goal, Fire Chief on Med Deli

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, a spate of recent sextortion cases in Orange County has prompted an investigation by the sheriff’s office. Local non-profit TABLE reached a major fundraising goal that will allow them to move into a bigger space in downtown Carrboro. We also hear from Chapel Hill Fire Chief Jay Mebane about the day his crews were fighting the Med Deli Fire. In sports, a double soccer double header at Dorrance Field, and more.

Read More

The 5:00 News: UNC Long Snapper Profile, Go Fund Me For Victims’ Families, and More

97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, a profile on UNC Football long-snapper Ben Little. We also hear about go fund me accounts set up to offer support to families of some recent murder victims in the area. We also hear about the importance of talking personal finance with teenagers, and more.

Read More

On Air Now: 97.9 FM

  • WCHL Broadcast Calendar
Center of Excellence Annual Open House
Center of Excellence Annual Open House
Center of Excellence Annual Open House
500 Millstone Dr, Hillsborough
500 Millstone Dr, Ste 104, Hillsborough
Join in the Fun at the Annual Open House!
Join in the Fun at the Annual Open House!