The 5:00 News – Interim Town Manager, What’s Next for Erin Matson, and More

The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear of a missing teenager in Carrboro; the Chapel Hill Town Council meets with a lengthy agenda, Public Policy Polling's Tom Jensen weighs in on the latest round of gerrymandering, we hear candidate introductions from Pittsboro, and more. In sports, UNC Football Head Coach Bill Belichick addresses the media, field hockey returns to number one in the nation, and more.

The 2025 race for the CHCCS Board of Education appears to be straightforward, with three candidates for three seats. Hear from each one.

The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, various "No Kings" rallies took place in the community over the weekend. We hear from candidates for Hillsborough's Board of Commissioners, learn of a traffic closure coming to an I-40 ramp, and more. In sports, UCN Football loses a heartbreaker, Field Hockey has a big weekend, Volleyball moves into first place in the ACC, and more.

This Week: Tami Schwerin is a re-developer of The Plant, taking a cold-war industrial plant and creating a community hub of food, beverage and experiences. Her past experience includes founding a local food, renewable energy and cultural non-profit; Abundance NC. Before that she helped build Chatham Marketplace, a local co-op grocery store. She has served on art and environmental boards of directors. She traveled the world selling software in her younger years and renovated several old broken-down houses. Tami loves a challenge and creating a world that she wants to live in. She grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina and loves the south and Pittsboro. Cathy Brooksie Edwards is the founder and director of heart2heartnc, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Brooksie is dedicated to helping individuals navigate end-of-life with a greater sense of ease while supporting families, caregivers, and communities through their grief journey. The organization’s community-based events and personalized services are grounded in the power of human connection and the proven practice of various modalities—from touch and sound to movement and mindfulness. heart2heartnc is part of Sanctuary at the Burrow, a conservation green burial ground offering nondenominational end-of-life services and creating a meaningful experience that honors the dead and comforts the living. Brooksie is a licensed clinical counselor, death doula, bodyworker, kundalini yoga teacher and musician with over 25 years of experience.

Applications to participate in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade are open, calling for local organizations with diverse traditions.

The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating a shooting along West Franklin Street Thursday evening which sent one person to the hospital.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 16, discussing town news and events. She talked about the town finding a way to open some of the greenways damaged by this summer's flooding, while the repairs are ongoing. She also previewed some upcoming events in the community, including the town's Festifall Markets, the beginning of the early voting period for our municipal elections, and more.

Five candidates for Chapel Hill Town Council are vying for four seats — two of which are open — while the mayor's election is unopposed.

The Town of Chapel Hill said it will begin the process of repairing trails damaged by Tropical Depression Chantal this week.

Chapel Hill Police are seeking your help as they search for 15-year-old Dyani Grant, last seen Monday near Chapel Hill High School.