97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in the Triangle area.  We also learn more about trends leading into the 2026 midterm elections. In sports, we check numerous UNC teams in the NCAA tournament, preview the basketball team’s matchup against Navy 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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn the details behind the Board of Trustees at UNC deciding on a tuition hike for in-state students for the first time in almost a decade. We also learn of a series of public talks about a reduced state budget for CHCCS, a couple of late afternoon crime updates from Chapel Hill, and more. In sports, UNC Field Hockey moves on to the round of 8 in the NCAA tournament after beating St. Joseph’s, the basketball team looks to go 4-0 tonight, 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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jensen ahead of election day. We hear from a UNC student with family recovering from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. In sports, UNC Men’s Basketball opens the season with an emphatic victory and Hubert Davis responds to Luka Bogavac’s sudden eligibility. We also check in on the rest Tar Heels sports, 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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear of a missing teenager in Carrboro; the Chapel Hill Town Council meets with a lengthy agenda, Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jensen weighs in on the latest round of gerrymandering, we hear candidate introductions from Pittsboro, and more. In sports, UNC Football Head Coach Bill Belichick addresses the media, field hockey returns to number one in the nation, and more. This recording includes Pittsboro Commissioner Candidate Freda Alston. You can find the rest of the Pittsboro candidates here.

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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, various “No Kings” rallies took place in the community over the weekend. We hear from candidates for Hillsborough’s Board of Commissioners, learn of a traffic closure coming to an I-40 ramp, and more. In sports, UCN Football loses a heartbreaker, Field Hockey has a big weekend, Volleyball moves into first place in the ACC, and more. This recording includes the candidate introduction for Rob English, to hear Mark Bell and Kathleen Ferguson, visit the Local Elections Page on Chapelboro.com.

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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of an Orange County correctional employee being fired after a conservative group flagged what the Sheriff’s office called “concerning social media posts.” We check in on a local government meeting schedule for the day. We hear a story from Carolina Connection on Playmakers Repertory Company’s current production, “The Royale,” and more. In sports, we get a recap of UNC’s brutal 34-9 loss on the road against the University of Central Florida. We check the rest of the weekend’s sports results, including two big wins for field hockey, 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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we check the local government meeting schedule, which includes meetings today for the Chatham County Commissioners, and the Durham City Council. We learn of a new policy on leaf collection this fall from the Town of Chapel Hill, and we hear a Carolina Connection story on a September 11 memorial events at Keenan Stadium last week. In sports, UNC linebacker Makai Gbayor is named ACC Linebacker of the week, and we hear more on UNC Football’s Saturday afternoon win against Richmond, 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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Chapel Hill staple Mediterranean Deli is set to reopen early next week. We also hear more on funding for residents displaced by July’s flooding. We learn of a brief midday closure coming Friday for Orange County Solid Waste sites, and more. In sorts, UNC Football Head Coach Bill Belichick addresses several areas of needed improvement. The women’s soccer team welcomes and undefeated Alabama team, 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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on the latest timeline for the Occaneechi Replica Village, which has been closed since being damaged during the early July flooding. We also get an update on a campus controversy around some removed art, learn more about a new crosswalk coming to MLK, and more. In sports, we hear from UNC Basketball Head Coach Hubert Davis ahead of the upcoming season, 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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of an accident in Hillsborough where a U-Haul truck hit multiple cars and people as it crashed into a gas station on NC 86. Additionally, a major accident involving a tractor-trailer on I-85 caused traffic delays all afternoon. On campus, the community marked the two year anniversary of the shooting death of  Zijie Yan in Caudill Labs. In sports, the UNC football team and Chapel Hill prepare for the official start of the Bill Belichick era,  both soccer teams win, 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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools explores what closing an elementary school would hypothetically look like. We hear from Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell on a Unified Development Ordinance meeting tonight. In sports, UNC Football General Manager Michael Lombardi talks about the importance of the game day experience in Chapel Hill,  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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck guest-hosts “News On The Hill” for Thursday, August 21, and shares the latest local news.
In today’s news: the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office conducts a death investigation in Pittsboro; an advocacy group sounds the alarm on behalf of Chapel Hill residents who are still displaced from their homes after Tropical Depression Chantal; the Uproar Festival of Public Art nears its conclusion; Chatham County gets a credit-rating upgrade; UNC men’s and women’s soccer prepare for evening matches; Bill Belichick shares what he enjoys most about coaching football in college; Tar Heel women’s basketball adds another international transfer; and the ACC preseason rankings are out for cross country.

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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest-hosts “News On The Hill” for Tuesday, August 19 and shares the latest local news. NCDOT announces a new bus services available in Chapel Hill, connecting the community to a broader service along the eastern seaboard. Trader Joe’s and Guglhupf Bake Shop in Chapel Hill’s Eastgate Crossing reopen after remediating from Chantal’s floodwaters. Water quality in local waterways has improved since that intense flooding, but the Neuse Riverkeeper suggests tips to keep in mind after rains and high waters. Triangle Land Conservancy files a lawsuit against Union Grove Farm in the latest step in the tension around a performance stage on the farmland. An infectious disease expert at UNC Health cautions against the approaches take by the federal health department around mRNA vaccines and shares why the technology is beneficial, albeit new. And in sports: UNC field hockey tops the preseason ACC coaches’ poll and Carolina volleyball looks to take another leap in 2025.

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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest-hosts “News On The Hill” on Friday, August 15 and closes out the week with local news updates. The North Carolina State Health Plan will have higher premiums in 2026 after its Board of Trustees voted on Friday to enact increases. The UNC School of Law learns when its current dean will step down and names the interim dean in his stead. Hargraves Community Center in Chapel Hill prepares for its annual back-to-school event with giveaways of important items. Hillsborough’s Fairview Youth In Action program holds its own annual event and announces new murals in the community, but faces federal cuts that could challenge its future. Pittsboro approves the final step to prohibit tractor-trailer traffic in its downtown. And in sports: UNC women’s soccer drops its opening game of the season and Carolina Athletics announces details of its football coach’s show for the fall.

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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest-hosts “News On The Hill” on Thursday, August 14 and shares the latest local headlines. The ‘back-to-school’ spirit is in swing with students moving in around UNC’s campus — where the debate around the Dean Smith Center’s future is likely to continue this academic year. As teachers gear up to return to campuses, the CHCCS Board of Education is set to hold its month meeting Thursday night, including an attention-grabbing presentation from the district administration. A tamer-looking local election cycle may not mean long-term consensus in the community, as Public Policy Polling’s Tom Jensen reminds us. And in sports: UNC women’s soccer kicks off the fall college sports calendar, Carolina Football ramps up its physicality in practice, and UNC men’s basketball officially finalizes its roster with the arrival of an overseas star.

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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest-hosts “News On The Hill” for Wednesday, August 13. Back-to-school season is in swing, and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools names its interim leadership team for Carrboro High School. Orange County Schools’ administration shares how its prioritizing resources that help every students’ individual needs and is working on local awareness ahead of the new academic year. The Town of Hillsborough shares a resident survey to hear how its community believes the local government responding to the flooding from Tropical Depression Chantal. Community Home Trust earns a statewide award for their work at a Durham affordable housing neighborhood. And in sports: UNC women’s soccer has only one more night to wait before its title-defense season begins and Carolina Athletics announces the opening act for its “Chapel Thrill” concert series ahead of home football games.

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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear of one Eastgate Crossing business preparing to reopen, while another may be getting close. As students return to campus we look at the first full year of Chancellor Lee Roberts, an update on Avery Residence Hall, and more. In sports, David Glenn talks about the challenges of the first season under a new college football coach, 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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson about new Town Manager Ted Voorhees. We hear from Rep. Valerie Foushee from a town hall event in Carrboro last week. We learn of an overnight closure coming to the ramp from I-40 to New Hope Church Road, and more. In sports, we hear from UNC Football Head Coach Bill Belichick on offseason conditioning, 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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts “News On The Hill” for Thursday, August 7 and shares the latest local news. After a significant power surge for Chapel Hill and extended outage in a pair of neighborhoods earlier in the day, service is restored by Duke Energy. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office details the arrests and charges of two residents for alleged theft from a construction site in the northern part of the county. The Town of Carrboro seeks residents’ input for its Downtown Area Plan, which aims to shape how the local government approaches revitalizing its main streets and blocks. In sports, Carolina Athletics and the Rams Club announce a series of new game day festivities ahead of home football games this fall, and Offensive Coordinator Freddie Kitchens shares his philosophy around developing an offensive scheme for the overhauled UNC program.

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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes on “News On The Hill” to detail the latest local news on Wednesday, August 6. Flash flood warnings and rain are scattered throughout the region, but so far no major damage is reported. The storms pass through one month after Chantal’s historic rain and flooding, with disaster recovery continuing in part thanks to a new declaration from Gov. Josh Stein. A free film screening on adapting to climate change and extreme flooding is upcoming in downtown Chapel Hill. A new report details how UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts may have contributed to delays in academic tenure approvals, but his recent public comments reflect short-term support of the practice. TABLE strikes a unique deal with Orange County to use unused park land as a place to farm fresh produce. And in sports: UNC women’s soccer sees its first action of the fall with an exhibition and one of the few returning Carolina Football players is honoring on a preseason award watchlist.

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 5:00 News Reports by clicking here.