97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes in for Andrew Stuckey on Monday, December 18 to bring listeners local news headlines. The top story of the day: former UNC men’s basketball great Eric Montross dies after a battle with cancer. The Carolina community shares thousands of messages remembering the 52-year-old’s impact on and off the court, including several university leaders and Tar Heel coaches. The Orange County Schools district picks its latest superintendent: Danielle Jones, an assistant superintendent of Durham Public Schools. Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger reflects on her tenure and legacy in her final days before a new mayor is sworn in. A Duke heat policy expert shares her takeaways after attending the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. Plus: Carolina men’s basketball falls in another top-ranked matchup and a Carrboro woman walks away with a million-dollar prize from the lottery.
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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