97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell hosts the show on Wednesday, September 20, and shares some of the latest local news stories from the area. Over in Raleigh, state lawmakers say a vote on a budget deal is set for Thursday — ending months of stalemate between Republican negotiators and removing expanding legal casino operations from their plan. In Hillsborough, the suspect in the recent UNC shooting speaks during his first appearance in Orange County Superior Court on first-degree murder charges. The chair of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education shares her experience from a hectic first day of classes, which was affected by the UNC campus lockdown. Plus: Carolina Football’s defensive coordinator shares his belief of why the defense has turned around its production and UNC women’s soccer sits atop the latest national polls.
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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