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 get an update on the early voting numbers from Monday. We also hear from Gov. Roy Cooper and candidate Josh Stein from a campaign event on UNC’s campus. We also hear a story of a Halloween popup store that is part of a UNC class. In sports, several Tar Heel athletes get individual honors, and we hear from Women’s Basketball Head Coach Courtney Banghart as they prepare to start the season on Monday.

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.

The post The 5:00 News – Halloween Pop-Up, Early Voting, Gov. Cooper in Chapel Hill appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the latest totals on early voting in Orange County, which continues to be high. We also hear from the Dean of UNC’s Nursing school on the groundbreaking for their new building. He learn of a teen cyclist struck by a vehicle on Friday afternoon, check the local government meeting schedule, and learn of a potential expansion of a Franklin Street business. In sports, the UNC football team gets a big win, the men’s basketball team rolls in exhibition action, 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. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

The post The 5:00 News – Football Wins, Early Voting, Cyclist Hit appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the latest on early voting in Orange County. We also learn that the Putt-Putt Fun Center planned for Chapel Hill will not be happening. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on the town’s downtown area plan. In sports, UNC football Offensive Coordinator Chip Lindsay talks about how the team approached the bye week, 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. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

The post The 5:00 News–Early Voting, No Putt-Putt, Downtown Carrboro Reimagined appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we get an update on early voting numbers in Orange County; we hear more information on the bond referendums on the ballot, we check in on local government meeting schedules, and more. We also hear a story on re-entry simulations for folks coming out of the criminal justice system in Orange County. In sports, field hockey stays hot and other weekend results from UNC sports.

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. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

The post The 5:00 News – Early Voting, Bonds, Re-Entry Simulation appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell hosts and shares the latest local news updates on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The ‘Candidate Introductions’ series continues by hearing from the participating candidate running in District 2 of the Orange County Board of Commissioners. Wolfspeed lands a major federal grant meant to help its new facility in Siler City. The Orange County and Carrboro local governments are set to rename their shared library and town office facility. State and federal officials share updates from the ongoing response in western North Carolina to Hurricane Helene — with a specific call for people to stop spreading misinformation. Finally, UNC men’s basketball prepares for its first exhibition game to start the 2024-25 season, and the women’s program lands in the preseason top 25 for the third consecutive year.

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. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

The post The 5:00 News: BOCC Race, Recovery Updates, Basketball Preseason appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a ruptured gas main closing part of downtown Hillsborough. We also hear the latest on hurricane recovery, including a large aid package passed by the General Assembly, and Roy Cooper weighing in on the recovery so far. We check the local government meeting schedule, hear from Tom Jensen on the importance of voter turnout, 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. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

The post The 5:00 News – Gas Main Rupture in Hillsborough, Hurricane Aid, Election Season appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn more about the extent of the damage from Hurricane Helene, and hear how Hillsborough is helping in the recovery by sending public works staff to Buncombe County. We also hear a story on Siler City’s merger with Tri-River Water, while Chatham County considers the same thing. We also check the local government schedule, see what’s happening in 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. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

The post The 5:00 News–Helene Recovery, Tri-River Water, Local Government appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn the latest from the recovery efforts in Western North Carolina. We check in on local government meetings for the evening, and hear a story on the local farmers markets trying to maintain their “double bucks” program, and more. In sports, Mack Brown weighs in on the tragedy in Western North Carolina, Parker Wolfe is the national athlete of the week in cross country, 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. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

The post The 5:00 News – Western NC Recovery, Farmers Market Double Bucks, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of the death of a 15 year old pedestrian who was struck by a driver on Cornelius St. in Hillsborough on September 26. We also hear the latest on Hillsborough’s plan to connect downtown with the south side through the Ridgewalk Greenway. We hear from Carolina Across 100 Coordinator Anita Brown-Graham on that program’s latest initiative. We also update the local government meeting schedule and more. In sports, UNC football prepares for a road game at Duke, 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. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

The post The 5:00 News – Pedestrian Fatality, Hillsborough Ridge Walk, Carolina Across 100 appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a fatal single vehicle accident north of Hillsborough that resulted in three deaths and an injury to a small child. We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee with the latest on the 203 S. Greensboro project, including the naming committee. We hear from Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell on an upcoming police summit from Hillsborough Police, and the dedication of the Cate’s Creek Park Skate Spot on Saturday. We also hear a Carolina Connection story National Preparedness Month meeting National Talk Like a Pirate Day. In sports, the UNC Women’s Golf Team sets records, 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. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

The post The 5:00 News – Fatal Crash, 203 Greensboro Name Update, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.