97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in for Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 17 and brings listeners the latest local news. No. 7 Carolina Baseball clinches the regular season ACC title with a dramatic win over No. 11 Duke. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office shares two updates: one about a teacher who faces a felony peeping charge, and another about a series of storage unit break-ins in Hillsborough. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools board pushes back its vote on whether to change its high school schedules. The UNC Board of Trustees finish out the academic year with an eclectic meeting, featuring holdover comments around cutting DEI funding and criticism of Carolina Athletics’ spending plan. Plus: Orange County Libraries is preparing for its new southern branch — not just with construction decisions, but also staffing decisions.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday afternoon, 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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