97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of Pittsboro’s plan to sue Apollo Chemical for violating the Clean Water Act. We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on the street renaming process in Carrboro. We hear a story on the Miss America Teen pageant winner who has local ties, and more. In sports, we preview the UNC men’s basketball game against Syracuse, and more.

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