97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, the CHCCS Board discussed the process for closing an elementary school, but doesn’t make much progress. They do sign off on a design for the rebuild of Carrboro Elementary School. We also get an update on a string of vehicle break-ins, hear from Wake Radiology on their new location, and more. In sports, UNC Women’s Basketball gets a big come from behind win on the road at Virginia Tech to kick off a busy weekend in UNC sports, and more.

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The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, the CHCCS Board discussed the process for closing an elementary school, but doesn't make much progress. They do sign off on a design for the rebuild of Carrboro Elementary School. We also get an update on a string of vehicle break-ins, hear from Wake Radiology on their new location, and more. In sports, UNC Women's Basketball gets a big come from behind win on the road at Virginia Tech to kick off a busy weekend in UNC sports, and more.
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