97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts the show on Thursday, Dec. 4. With central North Carolina facing a winter weather advisory for some overnight precipitation, both Orange County Schools and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools issue two-hour delays for Friday. The local governments continue holding organizational meetings to prepare for 2026, including Chapel Hill’s town council, which swore in new members on Wednesday night. Candidates enter a pair of local sheriffs races on Thursday. 97.9 The Hill’s Michael Koh profiles Kayla McPherson’s journey from potential UNC women’s basketball star to budding assistant coach. Also in sports: UNC women’s basketball gears up for a huge road matchup, while Carolina volleyball begins NCAA Tournament play and the Tar Heel football program sees a notable transfer as UNC signs its Class of 2026 recruits.
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, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.
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