The 5:00 News (News On The Hill)

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear about the local government meetings scheduled for today. We hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on Chris Blue’s retirement. We get an update on an arrest of a Chapel Hill man in Hillsborough during a traffic stop, and more. In sports, the women’s basketball team wins a tournament as the men are set to begin one, the football team suffers a blowout, and the rest of the weekend in UNC sports.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for Andrew Stuckey and shares the latest local news on Friday, Nov. 22. After going through foreclosure and seeking a buyer of their Carrboro property, CommunityWorx reveals its potential new partner: Shared Visions Foundation. UNC police are investigating a student who allegedly cloned key fobs and security cards to illegally access buildings. Chapel Hill continues to decompress and discuss the removal of public artwork caught in the Israel-Palestine debate, as well as discuss the future of several advisory boards. A Chapel Hill resident wins big on a $1 lottery ticket. Plus: top-ranked UNC field hockey falls in the Final Four, men’s soccer loses in the tournament’s first round, basketball gets ready for some games on islands, and Travis Shaw’s growth is helping Carolina football’s defense step up.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn the latest on the razor-thin vote count for North Carolina Supreme Court. We also hear a story about Chapel Hill town staff who have assisted in western North Carolina recovery being recognized. We hear about the new Hampton Inn in Pittsboro from mayor Kyle Shipp. We also check the local government meeting schedule, and more. In sports we hear from Offensive Coordinator Chip Lindsay on Omarion Hampton, check the updated basketball rankings, update tournament runs for the soccer teams, 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 learn the latest on the razor-thin margin in the vote count for state supreme court. We also hear from the Chair of the Orange County Commissioners on what comes next for the $300 million of school bond money approved in the election. We learn of a change of leadership at Wolf Speed, update a crime story from the weekend, hear about an overnight closure on I-40, and more. In sports, the football team continues to win, the men’s basketball team rolls, and the women’s team falls to #2 UCONN. Field hockey and both soccer teams continue their NCAA Tournament runs, 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 a story on how community members are coping with post-election anxiety. We also learn of new charges in the Faith Hedgepeth murder. We preview a Repair Cafe event in Hillsborough, discuss some traffic closures, and more. In sports, UNC Field Hockey gets an NCAA Tournament win, football turns their season around thanks to an emerging young star, and several other UNC teams are in action this weekend.

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, the local music community mourns the loss of rocker Reese McHenry. We hear a Carolina Connection story on the changes at UNC’s Campus Y. We hear from the founder of an event that helps people repair broken items. We hear from PORCH on their brand new Carrboro facility, and more. In sports, yesterday was signing day for several UNC sports, 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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In today’s news: Chapel Hill’s Sancar Foundation seeks to expand its efforts to promote Turkish culture, and local student advocates try to raise awareness of climate change. Also: an upcoming Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, with a housing proposal on the agenda; a ceremony in Pittsboro to honor veterans; a guilty plea for a former North Carolina insurance magnate; a big win for UNC women’s basketball; individual honors for several Tar Heel athletes; and a Netflix spotlight for a prominent Chapel Hill jeweler. Aaron Keck fills in for Andrew Stuckey.

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 News Director Brighton McConnell fills in on “News On The Hill” and shares the latest local headlines on Tuesday, November 12. A quartet of local elected bodies meet Tuesday night, some of which were pushed because of the Veterans Day holiday. On Monday, the Orange County Veterans Memorial hosted its annual ceremony to honor veterans — but a key member of its organizing committee was no longer there. Chatham County Public Health Department announces a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new resource to try and prevent opioid overdoses. Chapel Hill warns of some disruptive road work scheduled for Wednesday. Ashley Ward of Duke’s Nichollas Institute calls in from a United Nations climate conference in Baku. Plus: UNC women’s basketball gets ready for its first road test of the season, while Carolina football prepares to try and earn bowl eligibility at home this weekend.

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 final totals from early voting. We also hear a Carolina Connection story on the courting of the “Bro Vote.” We check the schedule of local government meetings, hear from Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on his recent State of the Town Address, and more. In sports, the football team makes it two in a row, both basketball teams start their season, the soccer teams compete in the ACC Tournament, 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 learn the latest early voting numbers. We also hear about a couple of the issues that are lingering for some community members as the election nears. Ashley Ward talks about continuing investments in climate resiliency, and Mellissa Jacoby discusses the abuse of bankruptcy law. In sports, Geoff Collins weighs in on the UNC football team’s defense as they prepare for Florida State, national rankings update, 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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