The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news we learn more about Pittsboro and Sanford’s proposed water and wastewater merger. We also preview the filing period opening for candidates for local offices in this fall’s elections. Also included are the latest COVID-19 numbers, a new hire at UNC, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, Chapel Hill chooses a new fire chief, the Lumina Theatre was recently sold, and there was a report of a peeper at women’s restroom on campus. We also hear a story on ways to address extreme heat as we get deeper into summer. In sports, we learn one of UNC’s basketball opponents for the upcoming season, and hear from UNC Women’s Tennis coach Brian Kalbas after his team won the national championship this year.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news.  Included in this edition of the news is the latest on the town-owned Legion Road Pond, which will have to be drained due to safety concerns. We also hear from OWASA on their proposed rate hikes, and we hear from the Downtown Partnership on the results of their pride flag survey. In sports, Women’s Lacrosse coach Jeny Levy gets a four year contract extension, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we hear from state Rep. Allen Buansi about the bill passed by the state house to approve a Venus Flytrap license plate.  We also learn more about the new EMS and Fire Station in Hillsborough, and a visit to The Plant in Pittsboro. In sports, we learn the kickoff times and television assignments for the first three UNC football games of the year, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, we learn of misdemeanor death by vehicle charges being filed in the death of a motorcyclist in Carrboro last week. We also hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger on a proposed tax increase, and Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils on a newly approved housing development.  Also included is a story on the retirement Margo MacIntyre from the Coker Arboretum. In sports, a star recruit for the men’s basketball team reclassifies for next year’s freshman class.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition of the news, Aaron Keck sits down for a conversation with sports broadcasting legend and wchl alum Jim Lampley. We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Pro Tem Susan Romaine on a proposal to help reduce the number of cars in Carrboro.  We also hear of some savvy middle school investors in Pittsboro who won an economics competition, recap the UNC Diamond Heels big ACC Tournament win, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news.  In this edition of the news, we learn of the appointment of Will Potter as the new Carrboro Fire Chief. We also learn of the opening ceremony for a new fire / EMS station in Hillsborough. We learn of a proposed coordinator of trails for the Haw River in the Chatham County Budget, and hear the latest from Chapel Hill’s Weaver’s Grove development. In sports, the Diamond Heels prepare for an ACC Tournament game with out star outfielder Vance Honeycutt. 

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