The 5:00 News (News On The Hill)

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest-hosts “News On The Hill” for Wednesday, June 11. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP asks for due process and patience in the review of Carrboro High School’s principal, a hot topic that sparked a student-led walkout last month. The school district welcomes its new superintendent, who shares some of his early priorities in the role. As the local governments pass their budgets, the Orange Water and Sewer Authority is also preparing to do so — and preparing another round of rate increases it says are necessary for major infrastructure projects. A Chapel Hill restaurant closes after 14 years of service. And in sports: Mexico and Türkiye’s friendly is another international soccer success in Kenan Stadium, UNC sends seven athletes to compete in the outdoor track and field championships, Bill Belichick shares where UNC football’s players have already seen improvement, and Carolina women’s basketball reportedly adds a new showcase to its non-conference schedule.

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, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the local government meeting schedule as they work toward passing their annual budgets. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on the town’s budget, which was the first to pass locally. We learn more details on an inter-local agreement between the Town of Pittsboro and Chatham County to consolidate control of several downtown parcels. In sports, UNC Baseball’s season came to what felt like an early end in losing to Arizona two games to one in the super-regionals, and more.

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, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news we learn that Carrboro is the first of our local governments to adopt their budget for the upcoming fiscal year. We hear from CORA Food Pantry’s Melissa Driver Beard on their expansion and the effects of federal cuts. We hear from UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts on international student visas and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels continue to prep for their super-regional, several athletes win individual awards, and more.

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, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear more details on the Downtown Area Plan discussion in Carrboro; State Senator Graig Meyer talks state budget; Inside Climate News Reporter Lisa Sorg discusses rescinded PFAS regulations, and more. In sports, the ACC Baseball Tournament gets underway with UNC scheduled to play on Friday, Hubert Davis joins the Team USA staff, and more.

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, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a pedestrian struck and killed by a vehicle in Pittsboro; a dog walker in Orange County discovers human remains; Orange High School’s Principal wins a statewide honor; we check the local government meeting schedule; Carolina Connection chimes in on the job market for grads, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels close the regular season with a big series win; The Women’s Tennis team falls in the final four; the Women’s Lacrosse team gears up for the final four, and more.

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, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes to host and share the latest local news stories on Friday, May 16. Orange County Schools’ and Orange High’s Jason Johnson earns a prestigious honor that spells a busy year ahead. A variety of construction projects lead to closures around different part of UNC’s campus, including the hospital. Orange County’s health department is preparing a symposium to inform people on the dangers of measles — and the extent to which vaccinations prevent the disease’s intense spread. Pittsboro’s town commissioners hear the budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year and indicate the tax rate will remain flat. And in sports… both UNC women’s lacrosse and women’s tennis advance to the Final Four, Carolina softball plays in its first NCAA Tournament game in five years, and Diamond Heels baseball prepare for Game 2 in a monster regular-season finale.

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, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of the passing of UNC Basketball legend Larry Miller at ag 79. We learn that Chapel Hill Town Council Member Karen Stegmen will not be seeking reelection in the fall. We check in on budget conversation with our area elected boards, with a summary of the Orange County, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro proposals, and more. In sports, UNC Softball makes the NCAA tournament, several teams continue post-season play, and more.

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, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn that Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee and Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson will both seek reelection for a second two year term this November. We learn of a 2,500 person party leading to charges against an Orange County property owner. He check in on continued budget talks, hear a MediaHub story on a banned books bill, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels get a big win against NC State, spring sports transition into the postseason, and more.

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, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee announced her intention to run for reelection this year. Later in the day, Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson announced her intention to run for reelection as well. We also hear about recent polling numbers in North Carolina from Tom Jensen, as well as a story on the impact of recent cuts on the local science community, and more.

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, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, a traffic accident damages the I-85 bridge over Orange Grove Road, causing lengthy delays on the Interstate and closing Orange Grove Road. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on Town Manager Patrice Toney’s budget proposal one year after her start on the job. We hear a story on the broader economic outlook according to UNC economists, a Federal Trump-appointed judge ruling in favor of Democrat Allison Riggs, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels are set to play Campbell tonight, and more.

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, and everything in-between. Hear compelling stories, breaking news, and more. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

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