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The 5:00 News (News On The Hill)

Hosted by 97.9 The Hill (WCHL) · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 50 episodes

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50
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12m
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About this podcast

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.

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97.9 The Hill (WCHL) hosts The 5:00 News (News On The Hill), a news show with 50 episodes published.

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The Evening News: CHCCS in Raleigh, Duke Weekend for Baseball, Veesaar to NBA

Apr 24, 202611m0

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

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The Evening News: CHCCS Defends Library Books, Former CHPD Officer Arrested, Suicide Prevention

Apr 23, 202613m0

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 librarie

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Chapel Hill Goes Bananas and Roy Cooper’s Senate Campaign Visits Durham — The Evening News (Apr. 10, 2026)

Apr 10, 202614m0

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 Banan

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Awaiting A District 23 Appointment…Plus Leandro Ruling Reactions and A Coaching Candidate Gone — The Evening News (Apr. 3, 2026)

Apr 3, 202612m0

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 s

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Leandro Ruling Gets Thrown Out, A July 4th Drone Show and More Affordable Housing — The Evening News (Apr. 2, 2026)

Apr 2, 202614m0

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-

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TABLE Puts Up Solar Panels and UNC Baseball Wins Marathon Game — The Evening News (Apr. 1, 2026)

Apr 1, 202614m0

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

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The Evening News – No Kings Protest, Mebane Growing, Caleb Wilson to NBA

Mar 30, 202610m0

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 Me

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Homestead Gardens Groundbreaking, Trustee Meetings, and UNC vs. UConn — The Evening News (Mar. 27, 2026)

Mar 27, 202612m0

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 makin

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The Evening News: Coaching Search, Office of Violence Prevention, Spring Football

Mar 26, 202611m0

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 pro

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UNC’s AI Leader Leaves; Uncertain Budget Season Approaches for CHCCS — The Evening News (Mar. 24, 2026)

Mar 24, 202612m0

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 t

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UNC Basketball Highs + Lows, Millhouse Road Rec Fields and A Fencing Title — The Evening News (Mar. 23, 2026)

Mar 23, 202613m0

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 baske

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March Madness for UNC Men’s and Women’s + Climate Change Resolutions and Road Work — Mar. 20, 2026 (The Evening News)

Mar 20, 202615m0

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

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The Evening News: Primary Recount, Dodging Thunderstorms, NCAA Tournament Brackets

Mar 16, 202610m0

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 di

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The Evening News: Graig Meyer on Leaving State Senate, Hubert Davis on ACC Tournament

Mar 12, 202612m0

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition, we hear from outgoing State Senator Graig Meyer on his decision to leave and the process to replace him. We hear a Carolina Connection

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The Evening News: Interstate Chase, UNC Policy Change, Basketball Wins

Mar 2, 202613m0

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a couple of crime stories including a multi-county high-speed chase and a customer fighting off an armed robber

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The Evening News: Barnes and Noble at U-Place, Extending Pedestrian Trails, UNC Gymnastics

Feb 25, 202612m0

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a Barnes and Noble Bookstore coming to University Place. We also hear a story on the future of multi-model pat

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The Evening News – Early Voting, Community Spend Week, Tar Heel Basketball

Feb 23, 20269m0

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn the latest in early voting totals, a story on Community Spend Week, a restaurant closure in Carrboro, and more. I

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The Evening News: Elementary Closure Discussion, New Carrboro Elementary, Women’s Basketball

Feb 20, 20269m0

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the evening news. Included in this edition of the news, the CHCCS Board discussed the process for closing an elementary school, but doesn’t make much progress. They do sign off on

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The Evening News: Police Substation Downtown, No Weaver Street Closure, Snooze Reopens

Feb 19, 20266m0

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn details on a new police substation opening on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. We also learned of the Carrboro Tow

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The Evening News: Flock Cameras in Pittsboro, Early Voting, High Speed Chase

Feb 16, 20269m0

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Pittsboro where several residents recently spoke out against the use of Flock surveillance cameras. We also c

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