The 5:00 News (News On The Hill)

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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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Henry Taylor reports from this past weekend’s No Kings Protests. We hear from a joint meeting between Orange County and Mebane, and more. In sports, UNC Women’s Basketball concludes their season, Caleb Wilson declares for the NBA draft, 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 guest-hosts for Andrew Stuckey on Friday, Mar. 27. The Chapel Hill community celebrates a groundbreaking for an affordable housing neighborhood that’s been long in the making. The UNC Board of Trustees holds its final meeting of the academic year and recognizing both outgoing and incoming university leaders. The community feedback on the redevelopment of several downtown Pittsboro properties gets shared with elected officials. Plus: UNC women’s basketball is set to face its toughest opponent yet in the NCAA Tournament and Diamond Heels baseball sees its Friday opener vs. Notre Dame postponed — which means it may ultimately be carried on 97.9 The 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 the latest on the UNC Men’s Basketball coaching search, hearing from Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham on the process. We also hear from Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley on what many fans are looking for in a new coach. We also hear a story on the state Office of Violence Prevention, which recently had its five year anniversary. The UNC Board of Trustees have their final meeting of the academic year, 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 substitutes for Andrew Stuckey and shares local news stories on Tuesday, Mar. 24. UNC announces its vice provost for artificial intelligence is departing campus after just two years, leaving the university looking for someone to fill an increasingly-important role to the administration. Chatham County and Orange County Schools’ elected officials hold specially called meetings postponed by last week’s storm. CHCCS is continuing to hear from stakeholders on the potential closure of elementary schools, and the district warns how any decision will not impact the upcoming fiscal year. Plus: a pair of Orange County community members earn a special statewide honor, UNC women’s basketball plans a send-off party for the Sweet 16, and Carolina gymnastics learn their opponents for NCAA Regionals next week.

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 substitutes on the show and shares the latest local news on Monday, Mar. 23. Tar Heel fans across the country are awaiting to see what will happen around the UNC men’s basketball program, as the team’s collapse in the NCAA Tournament leaves Hubert Davis’ position shakier than ever before. Sports reporter Michael Koh reflects on how the loss to VCU is indicative of not just Carolina’s season, but on-court results under Davis’ tenure. Meanwhile, UNC women’s basketball reels off two tournament wins to reach the Sweet 16 and a likely date with No. 1 seed UConn. Also: a project to bring recreational athletic fields to Orange County advances, a Chapel Hill resident wins a $1 million lottery prize, and a UNC fencer makes history by winning the national title.

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, Mar. 20 to share local news headlines. The first rounds of March Madness are delivering drama — with UNC women’s basketball preparing to start its own story, and UNC men’s basketball being on the wrong side of history. In local government, the results of the closest Orange County primary race is now ratified after a recount and a pair of elected bodies pass resolutions to push for constraints around the creation of greenhouse gases that cause climate change. A trio of road work projects begin around Orange County on Monday. Plus: we remember a pair of influential civil servants who recently passed and have remembrances of life coming up.

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 evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from County Commissioner Earl McKee on his decision to request a recount in his election loss to Beth Bronson. We discuss the weather, which resulted very little thunderstorm activity. We also get the NCAA bracket reveal, which sees the men’s team with a six seed and a matchup with VCU. The women’s team earned a four seed and will host Western Illinois.

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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