The 5:00 News (News On The Hill)

97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck (filling in for Andrew Stuckey) presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news: Chapel Hill Police announce two arrests in connection with a downtown shooting, and a house fire in Chapel Hill sends two people to the hospital. Also: we get our first declared candidate for Chapel Hill Town Council; voting-rights advocates push back against a new law shifting control of the State Board of Elections to the GOP; elected officials oppose a bill that would restrict local governments’ zoning powers; a new restaurant is set to open in Hillsborough; and judicial leaders celebrate the 25th anniversary of Orange County’s Community Resource Court.

In sports: we preview NCAA action for Carolina women’s tennis and ACC tournament action for UNC men’s lacrosse; UNC’s baseball coach praises his players; a troubling report comes out on once-and-future Tar Heel basketball player Zayden High; and numerous Tar Heel athletes earn individual honors for their work in the classroom.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from an organizer for UNC Students for Justice in Palestine, as they marked one year since police broke-up a protest on campus last spring. We also hear from the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the PEACH apartments in the Pine Knolls neighborhood. In sports, the Diamond Heels get a win yesterday and play again today, Zaden High is set to return to UNC, and more.

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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 on the status of international students visas at UNC. We also hear from some of the organizers of the Carolina Blood Drive, which takes place at the Smith Center tomorrow. We hear from Tri-River Water on their merger with Chatham County Utility customers. In sports, we check the latest on the Diamond Heels, UNC Football players signing free agent contracts in the NFL, Academic All-ACC honorees, and more.

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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 now all six international UNC students who had their visas revoked by the United States government have now had those visas restored. We hear a story on the return of the UNC Climate Symposium, which is back after a five year hiatus and is now student-run. We check the local government meeting schedule, hear from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board Vice-Chair Riza Jenkins, and more. In sports the UNC women’s Lacrosse team stays undefeated ahead of the NCAA tournament, and more.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest local news headlines on Friday, April 25 while substituting for Andrew Stuckey. UNC names its permanent selection for its School of Education, and the international student community sees a reversal of a previous threat to their visas’ status. As a bar in Carrboro closes, a THC and CBD-product store is set to move in after buying the building. CHCCS names its 2025 Principal of the Year while the district takes the next step in its ongoing superintendent search. In sports, UNC men’s basketball lands a former ACC foe from the transfer portal and UNC women’s lacrosse looks to punch its ticket to the ACC Tournament final. Plus: star running back Omarion Hampton gets picked in the first round of the NFL Draft and helps make some Carolina history.

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 a story on local governments weighing budget priorities during a tough cycle augmented by massive federal spending cuts. In education news, we hear of a principal hire for Seawell Elementary School, a big gift for the UNC theatre department, and a student earning an academic honor. We hear from Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jenson on Governor Josh Stein’s popularity, and more. In sports, Drake Powell declares for the NBA draft, the Diamond Heels host a student home run derby, 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 for Andrew Stuckey and shares the top local news stories from the community on Thursday, April 17. A Carrboro man faces felony kidnapping and child trafficking charges after an investigation into a missing juvenile in Chatham County. The Chapel Hill-City Schools Board of Education prepares for one of the first budget votes in this cycle for the local government and institutions. Kidzu Children’s Museum rebrands and sets its sights on a significant expansion in Chapel Hill as it aims to serve all North Carolinians. The chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners explains why the land approved for the future crisis diversion facility is perfect for the project’s goals. And in sports: six UNC lacrosse players earn nominations for the top individual award, a Carolina gymnast competes for a national title and a former Tar Heel shares thoughts on football’s practice regimen under Bill Belichick.

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 on the air to deliver the top local news stories for the afternoon of Wednesday, April 16. Chapel Hill and Carrboro Police said the juvenile suspect in a pair of armed carjackings is in custody. Orange County approves its land purchase in Hillsborough for its future crisis diversion facility. Chapel Hill opens its inclusive playground after renovations at Community Center Park, and a new maternity center opens in Chapel Hill to offer alternative birthing options while honoring its predecessor in the building. One Chatham County gas station makes news for demolishing a mural, while another makes news for selling a million-dollar lottery ticket. In sports: UNC football sees some notable departures as the spring transfer portal windows opens up and Carolina baseball continues to rake with another run-rule victory.

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 about a new development approved by the Chapel Hill Town Council on South Elliot Road. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on recent bills put forward in the North Carolina General Assembly. We hear about what comes next for Mebane’s social district now that it’s one year pilot period is almost up, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels had a huge weekend, sweeping Wake Forrest and moving up to #12 in the national rankings. We also hear results from lacrosse, tennis, golf, 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 from Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford on the “revenue-neutral” tax rate. We hear a Carolina Connection story on raw milk from a farm in Cedar Grove. We hear about this weekend’s ClydeFEST in Chatham County, and more. In sports, The Diamond Heels get rained out and rescheduled as part of a busy UNC sports weekend, 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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