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What’s Trending: Clean Steel and Engineering Humor
Trending today: steel manufacturers are taking steps to reduce carbon emissions, but Victor’s not necessarily sold on their process.
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The Morning News: VinFast Woes, Baseball Slugfest, and a Look Back at UNC’s Wild Year
In today’s news: we recap an eventful year on campus; GOP leaders move a bill against some protestors; UNC baseball gets a high-scoring win.
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Campus Security, Chancellor Change, and Free Speech Clashes Define UNC’s Academic Year
The UNC campus community experienced upheaval during the 2023-24 academic year, including leadership changes, a fatal shooting and protests.
UNC Baseball Wins Slugfest vs. Campbell as Honeycutt Nears Home Run Record
Vance Honeycutt clubbed his 56th collegiate home run – one shy of tying the UNC program record – as the Diamond Heels emerged victorious in a 16-10 slugfest against Campbell on Tuesday night at Boshamer Stadium....
Update: Hillsborough Man Found After Going Missing Following Fire
The Hillsborough Police Department is searching for 62-year-old Kenneth Lynn Jordan after a fire at his residence on Tuesday.
The 5:00 News – Continued Coverage of UNC Protest Response, Local Government, and More
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from a group of UNC faculty and staff seeking justice in Palestine. We hear from Tom Jensen on how the campus protests are polling nationally. We also hear a Carolina Connection story on attempts to allow a UNC law student who is graduating to participate in that graduation. In sports, the UNC Women’s Golf team competes in NCAA tournament action, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard Talks Budget and More
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 7. She discussed the recent work session and regular meeting of the Chatham County Commissioners as they get closer to a final budget. This week the commissioners heard the proposes budget from the county manager, which includes a proposed four cent property tax increase. She also discussed the results of a recent survey that shows Chatham County residents are very happy living in Chatham County. She also discussed community events and more.
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Hillsborough: Fiber Update, Downtown Businesses, Sportsplex
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 7. He gave an update on the ongoing projects to upgrade Internet access in Hillsborough, which has resulted in crews working throughout town. He also talked about the closing of Hot Tin Roof, sharing that there have been several applications for businesses to go into that space. He talked about the general health of downtown businesses, and more. He also talked about Orange County Sportsplex and more.
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‘They Belong on the Poles’: Inside the Artistry of N.C. Gig Poster Veteran Ron Liberti
Ron Liberti, 56, has been creating posters for North Carolina music venues for more than three decades. His specialty is screenprinting, a centuries-old technique that he first learned while studying across the pond at Brighton Polytechnic in the late 1980s.
UNC Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Chris Miltenberg Agrees to Contract Extension
Chris Miltenberg, who led both the UNC men's cross country and men's track & field teams to ACC championships this season, has agreed to a three-year contract extension which will keep him in Chapel Hill through 2027....
