97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on the challenges facing the three new mayors in Orange County. We outline day one of early voting, hear from Tom Jenson on polling the general election, learn of a therapy puppy from UNC police, and more. In sports, the women’s basketball team looks to get back in the win column tonight against Pitt, the Diamond Heels open their season this weekend, and more.

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