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.

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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