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The Morning News: General Assembly Preview, PFAS Limits, Seth Trimble
In today’s news: a General Assembly preview, new limits on PFAS chemicals, a Tar Heel in the transfer portal, and a 28-10 baseball score.
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What to Expect (and Not Expect) in the General Assembly Short Session
Immigration, education, marijuana, childcare, open records: which bills will pass the General Assembly this year? Sen. Graig Meyer weighs in.
Multiple UNC Graduate School Programs Ranked in Nation’s Top 10
Several UNC graduate programs were ranked in the top 10 of their respective categories by the U.S. News & World Report this week. Rankings are based on a survey of peers from accredited institutions across the country. “Carolina’s graduate programs are...
Biden Administration Sets First-Ever Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
Written by MICHAEL PHILLIS The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized strict limits on certain so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured. Officials say this will...
UNC Baseball Falls to South Carolina in Charlotte
The Diamond Heels fell to South Carolina for the third straight year on Tuesday night in Charlotte, as the Gamecocks came out on top in a 2-1 pitching duel. UNC never led on the evening, as South Carolina jumped in front in the top of the third inning on an RBI...
The 5:00 News – Seth Trimble Transfers, Orange County Capital Needs, PFAS Limits
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn that UNC men’s basketball guard Seth Tremble will be entering the transfer portal and will play elsewhere next year. We also hear a story on Orange County’s capital needs. We hear about possible outcomes from upcoming EPA PFAS regulations, and hear from UNC Baseball Head Coach Scott Forbes, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Town News and Events
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 9. He discussed town business at this month’s board meeting, including a spirited discussion of a rezoning for boat and RV storage. He also updated the location of the town’s next fire stations, the results of a town budget survey, ribbon cuttings around town, and more.
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Hillsborough: Blasting and I-40, Climate Challenge Week 2, Stormwater Updates
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 9. He discussed some recent construction work with traffic impacts in Hillsborough. He also talked about the second week of the Hillsborough Climate Challenge, including the events he’s participated in so far. He gave an update on the town’s stormwater system, previewed upcoming events, and more.
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UNC Men’s Basketball’s Seth Trimble Entering Transfer Portal
After two years in Chapel Hill, UNC men's basketball guard Seth Trimble has entered his name into the transfer portal. He will have two years of eligibility remaining at his next school. Trimble made the announcement via Instagram on Tuesday afternoon....
Viewpoints: Racism is Alive and Well in Orange County Schools
I am a fifth generation Orange County native and a proud 1992 graduate of Orange High School. I ran in the latest school board race – and finished gravely concerned for the future of black students, including my own.
