97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a Barnes and Noble Bookstore coming to University Place. We also hear a story on the future of multi-model paths on Estes Drive Extension. We check the local government meeting schedule and early voting totals, and more. In sports, we hear a Carolina Connection story on the UNC Gymnastics team, check other results from Tuesday, and more.

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The Evening News: Barnes and Noble at U-Place, Extending Pedestrian Trails, UNC Gymnastics
The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a Barnes and Noble Bookstore coming to University Place. We also hear a story on the future of multi-model paths on Estes Drive Extension. We check the local government meeting schedule and early voting totals, and more. In sports, we hear a Carolina Connection story on the UNC Gymnastics team, check other results from Tuesday, and more.
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