The 5:00 News (News On The Hill)

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

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 on the Virginia gerrymandering vote, and learn of an upcoming lane closure on a major road across campus. In sports, Henri Veesaar decides to try his luck in the NBA, the Diamond Heels continue a weekend series against Duke, 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. [https://chapelboro.com/category/the-aaron-keck-show/the-5-news] The post The Evening News: CHCCS in Raleigh, Duke Weekend for Baseball, Veesaar to NBA [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/the-5-news/the-evening-news-chccs-in-raleigh-duke-weekend-for-baseball-veesaar-to-nba] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

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

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 libraries. We also learn more details of a former Chapel Hill police officer arrested for planning a mass shooting in Louisiana. We hear a story on a suicide prevention event on campus, 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. [https://chapelboro.com/category/the-aaron-keck-show/the-5-news] The post The Evening News: CHCCS Defends Library Books, Former CHPD Officer Arrested, Suicide Prevention [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/the-5-news/the-evening-news-chccs-defends-library-books-former-chpd-officer-arrested-suicide-prevention] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

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

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 Banana Ball. A murder suspect for a tragic stabbing is extradited back to Orange County. Siembra NC speaks out against the deportation of two Durham school kids alongside their parents ahead of an asylum hearing. Roy Cooper brings his U.S. Senate campaign to Durham to tout policy pledges to lower the cost of living. Plus: the Casual Pint of Chapel Hill aims to reopen soon and a busy weekend of Carolina spring sports is ahead! ---------------------------------------- 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. [https://chapelboro.com/category/the-aaron-keck-show/the-5-news] Listen: The post Chapel Hill Goes Bananas and Roy Cooper’s Senate Campaign Visits Durham — The Evening News (Apr. 10, 2026) [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/the-5-news/chapel-hill-goes-bananas-and-roy-coopers-senate-campaign-visits-durham-the-evening-news-apr-10-2026] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

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

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. [https://chapelboro.com/category/the-aaron-keck-show/the-5-news] The post Awaiting A District 23 Appointment…Plus Leandro Ruling Reactions and A Coaching Candidate Gone — The Evening News (Apr. 3, 2026) [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/the-5-news/awaiting-a-district-23-appointment-plus-leandro-ruling-reactions-and-a-coaching-candidate-gone-the-evening-news-apr-3-2026] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

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

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. [https://chapelboro.com/category/the-aaron-keck-show/the-5-news] The post Leandro Ruling Gets Thrown Out, A July 4th Drone Show and More Affordable Housing — The Evening News (Apr. 2, 2026) [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/the-5-news/leandro-ruling-gets-thrown-out-a-july-4th-drone-show-and-more-affordable-housing-the-evening-news-apr-2-2026] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].