The 5:00 News – New County Commissioner, Chapel Hill Black Film Fest, and More

The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn that Seth Trimble will transfer to Louisville for his newly awarded 5th season of eligibility, as UNC has already completed their roster for the upcoming season. We also hear more details from Athletic Director Steve Newmark on a plan to consolidate the athletic department's revenue generation. We get a detailed story on the Eno Arts Mill's reopening, and more.

The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear of a proposal to make the athletics department's revenue generation housed as an associated entity. We reflect on the VinFast plant not materializing at the Moncure megasite. We check in on local government leaders, hear some national polling numbers from Public Policy Polling's Tom Jensen, and more.

The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear more on the direction of the Carolina North campus from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, members of a group advocating for a south campus arena explain their thinking, University Place is set to bring Chapel Hill's first social district starting September 1, and more. In sports, UNC teams continue to prepare for the fall season, and more.

The Hill and Chapelboro.com Social Media Manager Henry Taylor joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 10. They discussed weekend activities, which included trips to Boone and Washington, D.C. Henry highlighted some of the most trending social media posts for Chapelboro, which included the Breadmen's closure and the announcement that DJ Diesel will be performing before a UNC Football game, and more.

The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn more about a proposed pipeline in Chatham Count that was the subject of a special meeting of the Chatham County Commissioners. We also hear about how counties nationwide are addressing the prospect of data centers in their communities. The Lineberger Cancer Center gets a large donation, and more. In sports, we hear from football Head Coach Bill Belichick on the scope of fall practice, and more.

Chapel Hill’s Chelsea Theater has appointed Jamie Webb as its new executive director. Webb’s first day will be Monday, Sep. 14. Webb, originally from the United Kingdom, most recently served as Development Manager for the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in Durham. He has worked with several other film festivals in the past, including the […]

Merritt’s Grill, whose BLT sandwiches have been a staple of the Chapel Hill culinary scene since the restaurant opened in 1992, is opening a second location at Finley Golf Club. The restaurant will provide dine-in, to-go and catering services inside the newly refurbished Finley clubhouse and will be open to both players and non-players. An […]

Chapel Hill Town Council Member Louie Rivers joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 6, discussing town news and events. He discussed his time on the council so far, including what has been surprising, and what has been most exciting. He shared his priorities for the council for the rest of the […]

In today's news: Chapel Hill provides an update on the future of its 36-acre property on Legion Road, with a pond slated for removal.

The department said it responded to 14 vehicle break-ins over the weekend, and 320 so far in 2026. The team will focus on finding patterns.