The 5:00 News (News On The Hill)

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from CHCCS leaders on their mixed decision on Glenwood Elementary’s World Language Program, Jean Hamilton remembers Jamezetta Bedford ahead of this weekend’s memorial, and more. In sports, we hear a profile of Tar Heel football star Jordan Shipp, and more.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in the greater Chapel Hill and Carrboro community. 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 Evening News Reports by clicking here.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts on Wednesday, August 19. UNC and NC State men’s basketball are teaming up for a new non-conference series to be played in Greensboro as the in-state rivals try to ensure they can play each other twice a season. UNC’s newest student body president enters the role with bold policy ideas to connect students to more of the available resources around campus. A best-selling author delivers remarks at UNC’s Convocation ceremony to welcome new students to the school year. Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell shares more details of the weekend’s water system problems, while Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson dives into a project that will bring affordable housing and a new fire station to town-owned land. In sports: UNC women’s soccer Bella Devey earns the first Offensive Player of the Week honors this season.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in the greater Chapel Hill and Carrboro community. 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 Evening 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 some new residence halls that are under construction on campus. We also acknowledge the First Day of Classes (FDOC) on campus, as the fall semester gets underway. We also hear from the Chancellor on a government program for military officers coming to UNC, and more. In sports, Bill Belichick speaks on new assistant coach Bobby Petrino, and more.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in the greater Chapel Hill and Carrboro community. 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 Evening 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 Register of Deeds Mark Chilton is stepping down from his position a few months early. We also hear more from UNC leadership on the First Day of Classes (FDOC) coming up on Monday, learn more about Pittsboro’s new Planning Director, and hear from Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell on that town’s strategic plan. In Sports, UNC Women’s Soccer opens the fall sports season with a win, and more.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in the greater Chapel Hill and Carrboro community. 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 Evening News Reports by clicking here.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news, including Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard weighing in on community feedback on the Enbridge Pipeline. We also learn details of this fall’s Carrboro Music Festival, learn some crime news from Chatham County, and more. In sports, more on Seth Trimble to Louisville, a reimagined men’s soccer season proposed, and more.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in the greater Chapel Hill and Carrboro community. 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 Evening 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 Seth Trimble will transfer to Louisville for his newly awarded 5th season of eligibility, as UNC has already completed their roster for the upcoming season. We also hear more details from Athletic Director Steve Newmark on a plan to consolidate the athletic department’s revenue generation. We get a detailed story on the Eno Arts Mill’s reopening, and more.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in the greater Chapel Hill and Carrboro community. 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 Evening News Reports by clicking here.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear of a proposal to make the athletics department’s revenue generation housed as an associated entity. We reflect on the VinFast plant not materializing at the Moncure megasite. We check in on local government leaders, hear some national polling numbers from Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jensen, and more.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in the greater Chapel Hill and Carrboro community. 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 Evening 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 on the direction of the Carolina North campus from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, members of a group advocating for a south campus arena explain their thinking, University Place is set to bring Chapel Hill’s first social district starting September 1, and more. In sports, UNC teams continue to prepare for the fall season, and more.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in the greater Chapel Hill and Carrboro community. 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 Evening 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 a proposed pipeline in Chatham Count that was the subject of a special meeting of the Chatham County Commissioners. We also hear about how counties nationwide are addressing the prospect of data centers in their communities. The Lineberger Cancer Center gets a large donation, and more. In sports, we hear from football Head Coach Bill Belichick on the scope of fall practice, and more.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in the greater Chapel Hill and Carrboro community. 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 Evening News Reports by clicking here.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in for Andrew Stuckey and shares the latest local news on Monday, July 27. UNC Football’s general manager Michael Lombardi is on administrative leave as the university examines a complaint filed by a former staff member, according to reports. Mike Roberson takes part in his first meetings as a Chatham County commissioner, following his swearing-in ceremony last week. The president of the North Carolina Association of Educators says despite increased pay for teachers just starting their careers, the state budget falls short of increasing pay for the groups where attrition is highest. Plus: Orange County’s Arts’ Eno Arts Mill prepares to reopen and thank the community for its support, and UNC field hockey shares its schedule for the 2026 season.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in the greater Chapel Hill and Carrboro community. 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 Evening News Reports by clicking here.

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