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.
The 5:00 News (News On The Hill)
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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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Recent Episodes
August 10, 2026
The Evening News: Carolina North, South Campus Arena, Social District
<p>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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/the-5-news/the-evening-news-carolina-north-south-campus-arena-social-district">The Evening News: Carolina North, South Campus Arena, Social District</a> appeared first on <a href="https://chapelboro.com">Chapelboro.com</a>.</p>
August 7, 2026
The Evening News: Pipelines, Data Centers, Big Donation for Lineberger
<p>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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/the-5-news/the-evening-news-pipelines-data-centers-big-donation-for-lineberger">The Evening News: Pipelines, Data Centers, Big Donation for Lineberger</a> appeared first on <a href="https://chapelboro.com">Chapelboro.com</a>.</p>
July 27, 2026
Lombardi on Administrative Leave; NC Teacher Raises Don’t Reflect ‘Their Worth’ – The Evening News (July 27, 2026)
<p>97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills in for Andrew Stuckey and shares the latest local news on Monday, July 27.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/the-5-news/lombardi-on-administrative-leave-nc-teacher-raises-dont-reflect-their-worth-the-evening-news-july-27-2026">Lombardi on Administrative Leave; NC Teacher Raises Don’t Reflect ‘Their Worth’ – The Evening News (July 27, 2026)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://chapelboro.com">Chapelboro.com</a>.</p>
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