The 5:00 News (News On The Hill)

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts the show on Wednesday, July 8 and shares the latest local news stories. Orange County’s Emergency Services Director shares one main way his staff is learning from the experience of responding to last year’s Tropical Storm Chantal: how to prevent 911 calls from going unanswered during a high volume period. An elected official publicly throws their hat into the ring for consideration of the vacant seat on the Orange County Board of Commissioners, which will be filled by the end of the month. Gov. Josh Stein touts his policy victories in the state budget he signed into effect on Tuesday. A newer initiative on UNC’s campus is aiming to strengthen global health resources and explore ways to innovate access to care.

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 shares the latest local headlines on Tuesday, July 7 while filling in for Andrew Stuckey. Gov. Josh Stein signs North Carolina’s newest budget into effect, enacting significant pay raises for public school teachers and prison staffers as part of the first full budget package in nearly three years. Neighborhoods that took on water during Tropical Storm Chantal’s floods one year ago and still finding their way back to stability, with recovery taking a different path for each affected resident. U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee honors the late Jamezetta Bedford on the House floor and new Carolina Athletics Director Steve Newmark shares a letter with Tar Heel fans.

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 Evening News Reports by clicking here.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in to share the latest local news stories on Thursday, July 2. With a busy Fourth of July weekend around town, community members have a variety of events to choose from to celebrate community and the founding of the country. Extreme heat conditions may present challenges, though, so the county activates its cooling centers and shares heat resources. In Raleigh, the North Carolina General Assembly approves a budget for the first time in more than two years and sends the bill to Gov. Josh Stein. Details emerge of an improper relationship between a counselor and students at Orange High School, with the educator now facing charges. Plus: a late transfer portal addition for UNC men’s basketball and a profile on one of the community’s most in-demand muralists.

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 Evening News Reports by clicking here.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest-hosts on Wednesday, July 1, and shares the latest local headlines. The heat wave hitting the country reaches the region, with central North Carolina under a heat advisory with temperatures hitting 100 degrees and forecasted to get even hotter this weekend. On top of that, extended drought conditions have the Orange Water and Sewer Authority alerting residents to their protocols around water restrictions and good conservation tips to use before its water levels get critically depleted. In Raleigh, North Carolina Republicans unveil and begin to pass a state budget — the first in more than 1,000 days. And Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson helps detail the end goal for the town’s ongoing overhaul of its land use management ordinance. Plus, in sports: the Tar Heel Takeover on ACC Network continues and Diamond Heels’ star pitcher Caden Glauber commits to another season in Chapel Hill.

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 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 CHCCS and their trip to Raleigh to defend library books. We hear from Tom Jensen of Public Policy Polling on the Virginia gerrymandering vote, and learn of an upcoming lane closure on a major road across campus. In sports, Henri Veesaar decides to try his luck in the NBA, the Diamond Heels continue a weekend series against 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, 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 get details on CHCCS answering to a NC House Committee on oversight about books available in elementary school libraries. We also learn more details of a former Chapel Hill police officer arrested for planning a mass shooting in Louisiana. We hear a story on a suicide prevention event on campus, 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 Evening News Reports by clicking here.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in for Andrew Stuckey on Friday, Apr. 10. The Savannah Bananas are in town for two sold-out games in Kenan Stadium, and Chapel Hill preparing for the business of Banana Ball. A murder suspect for a tragic stabbing is extradited back to Orange County. Siembra NC speaks out against the deportation of two Durham school kids alongside their parents ahead of an asylum hearing. Roy Cooper brings his U.S. Senate campaign to Durham to tout policy pledges to lower the cost of living. Plus: the Casual Pint of Chapel Hill aims to reopen soon and a busy weekend of Carolina spring sports is ahead!

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 Evening News Reports by clicking here.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in for Andrew Stuckey on Friday, Apr. 3 to share the latest local news stories. With Graig Meyer now having officially left the North Carolina Senate, a committee of select Democrats from Orange, Person and Caswell counties are set to make their appointment to District 23 on Saturday. House Minority Leader Rep. Robert Reives shares his thoughts about Meyer’s departure and their work together in the legislature. Stakeholders react to the state Supreme Court’s ruling that invalidates the Leandro Plan and any efforts from the courts to push the General Assembly for more public education funding. Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson shares more on why the town is switching from fireworks to a drone show on July 4th, while Carrburritos owner Rae Mosher shares more about the restaurant’s upcoming move to Carr Mill Mall. And in sports: a lead candidate for the UNC men’s basketball coaching job is staying put, while UNC women’s lacrosse and baseball get a busy weekend of games started.

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 Evening News Reports by clicking here.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guests hosts on Thursday, Apr. 2 and shares all the top local news stories. From Raleigh, the state Supreme Court rules against education advocates and invalidates the long-standing Leandro Plan to better fund public schools. The Town of Chapel Hill announces it is moving away from fireworks on the Fourth of July and is going with a more high-tech option. An affordable housing project long in the works for Chapel Hill breaks ground and highlights the collaboration between housing stakeholders. Local Congresswoman Valerie Foushee details the dysfunction and frustration in the Capitol Building over the partial government shutdown. And in sports: No. 6 UNC baseball begins a three-game series with high-flying Boston College, while Carolina women’s basketball sees a pair of players announce their plans to enter the transfer portal.

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 Evening News Reports by clicking here.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts on Wednesday, Apr. 1 and shares the latest local news headlines — with NO April Fools! Chatham County law enforcement respond to a mental health crisis and issue their sympathies after a tragic ending. Local Democratic Party committee members prepare to pick their appointment to the Senate seat left vacant by Graig Meyer. A UNC student-run group helps equip TABLE in Carrboro with solar panels that should result in major energy savings. Stormwater construction in Carrboro could cause some delays. And in sports: the No. 6 Diamond Heels win a 14-inning rock fight with Campbell, while the search for the next UNC men’s basketball coach continues.

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 Evening News Reports by clicking here.

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