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The 5:00 News (News On 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.

Podcast · By 97.9 The Hill (WCHL) · American English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
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Sep 22, 2026
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Jul 7, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 22, 2026

    The Evening News: School Redistricting, New Elementary School in Mebane, Vehicle Break-Ins (opens the original)

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    97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear on Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools plans for elementary school redistricting. We also hear of plans for a new elementary school in Mebane, more on a slew of vehicle break-ins in Chapel Hill, and more. The post The Evening News: School Redistricting, New Elementary School in Mebane, Vehicle Break-Ins appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

  2. Episode · Sep 14, 2026

    The Evening News: Chapel Hill Vehicle Break-Ins, UNC Football (opens the original)

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    In today's news: Chapel Hill police warn residents to secure their vehicles after a string of 60 break-ins over the weekend. The post The Evening News: Chapel Hill Vehicle Break-Ins, UNC Football appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

  3. Episode · Sep 11, 2026

    The Evening News: LUMO Discussions, Carolina Covenant, Football Preview (opens the original)

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    97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on the initial council discussion of the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO). We hear from Chancellor Lee Roberts on how many Carolina Covenant scholars are in this year's freshman class, and more. In sports, women's soccer opens ACC play with a win, football prepares for their home opener, and more. The post The Evening News: LUMO Discussions, Carolina Coven

  4. Episode · Sep 10, 2026

    The Evening News: Poet Laureate Applications, School Bus Assignments, College Basketball (opens the original)

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    97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news we hear a story on the open application for Chapel Hill Poet Laureate. We also hear more on the CHCCS School Bus assignment saga to start the school year. A missing person is located injured near the Haw River just outside of Pittsboro, and more. In sports, we hear from UNC head basketball coach Michael Malone, update results from fall sports, and more. The post The Evening News: Poet Laureate Applicat

  5. Episode · Sep 4, 2026

    The Evening News: Michael Lombardi Out, Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care Center, CHCCS School Board (opens the original)

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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 resignation an investigation around former UNC Football General Manager Michael Lombardi. We also hear more on the Orange County Commissioners decision to name the Crisis Care Center after late board member Jamezetta Bedford. We get a recap of the CHCCS Board meeting from Thursday, and more. In sports, UNC Women's Soccer and Volleyball both get wins, as Field Hockey looks to get

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