The 5:00 News (News On The Hill)

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest-hosts the program on Friday, Feb. 7 and shares the latest local news. The UNC System suspends any graduation requirements stemming from courses teaching diversity, equity and inclusion as a method to ensure compliance with one of President Donald Trump’s executive orders. System President Peter Hans sends a memo to UNC trustees rolling back their authority for several actions around athletics after recent controversy about their involvement in a coaching hire. Local advocates for manufactured home communities detail the challenges facing their residents and urge people to keep their needs in mind. Baldwin Park closes its playground ahead of a big change. UNC students share the current housing constraints for living on campus, and theorize what must happen if the university increases enrollment like planned. Plus: UNC’s lacrosse and softball programs begin their seasons, UNC women’s tennis starts ITA Indoor National Championship play, Carolina men’s basketball looks to rebound after a break in play, and Friday marks a somber sports anniversary.

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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 Med Deli and The Story Venue owner Jamil Kadoura on when he plans to reopen Med Deli’s West Franklin Street location.  We learn more about Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Superintendent Nyah Hamlett stepping down at the end of the year. We learn about a positive rabies test in Orange County, hear about a forum on low barrier housing, and more. In sports, UNC Men’s Basketball looks to add staff including a General Manager, several Tar Heel athletes earn individual honors, and more.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for “News On The Hill” on Monday, Feb. 3. The tragic helicopter-airliner crash at Ronald Reagan National Airport included a Triangle native and UNC alumna, as the military and university community mourn her death. A major figure in UNC’s history department and the presidential research world dies at 102 years old. An Israeli hostage with Chapel Hill ties is released by Hamas in the latest swap over in Gaza. The UNC System names its newest trustee for the Chapel Hill flagship campus. Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee pledges to continue recognizing and celebrating Black history despite a new context under Trump’s second presidency. Plus: UNC men’s basketball suffers a big loss to Duke, Carolina women’s basketball reaches 20 wins, and a Tar Heel track star sets a new collegiate record.

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 a major expansion of Eno River State Park, which will now include the Occaneechee Raceway property and more. We also continue to hear local reaction to the proposed freezing of federal funding across the board. In sports, we preview the women’s basketball team’s west-coast matchup with the Cal Golden Bears, learn the ACC Baseball pre-season coaches poll, 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 more about the process of returning to normal schedules and travel after Tuesday night’s snowfall. We also hear from Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood on H.B. 10, or he ICE detention bill. We hear a story on the UNC Cogen Plant’s proposal to burn fuel pellets. In sports, the women’s basketball team prepares to face Wake Forest tonight. Several Lacrosse players earn pre-season honors, 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 recap Chapel Hill’s first significant snowfall in years, which was followed by ice and caused delays and closures into Monday. We also check this week’s local government meeting schedule, learn of a grant awarded to the Orange County Sustainability Team, and more. We hear a story on the arts in Orange County from our Forum on The Hill series. In sports, we recap both men’s and women’s basketball, wrestling gets a big win, 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 for Tuesday, January 7. Included in this edition of the news, we hear of a morning investigation that temporarily had schools near Carrboro High School in “Secure Mode” Tuesday morning. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on what to expect next from the town’s lawsuit against Duke Energy. We check in on state news,  hear from the owner of Hillsborough’s newest bar, and more. In sports, the men’s basketball team prepares for a crucial matchup against SMU, the women’s team drops in the rankings, 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 s 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 tragic drunk driving accident on Saturday takes the life of three people just north of Hillsborough. We reflect on 2024 with a story from Carolina Connection about unexpected impacts of Hurricane Helene. We also hear from the Diversity in Business panel from 97.9 The Hill’s Forum on the Hill. In sports, both basketball teams win over the weekend, UNC ranks second in the Learfield Director’s Cup, 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 s 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 latest from the local government meeting schedule for the week, including a busy agenda for the Pittsboro Town Board of Commissioners. We hear details on a break in from last week at Quantum Soul on Graham Street. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on a proposed housing development on Homestead Road. In sports, men’s basketball wins, women’s basketball loses, and everyone talks about 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 s 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 split vote from the Chapel Hill Town Council to eliminate 8 advisory boards. We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on newly sworn in Town Councilmember Cristobal Palmer. We also hear a story updating UNC’s attempts to reduce its carbon footprint, check state news from the General Assembly, and more. In sports, the football coaching search gets underway, basketball preps for a matchup with Alabama, Erin Matson gets another honor, 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 s Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

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