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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.

  1. Apr 24

    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. The post The Evening News: CHCCS in Raleigh, Duke Weekend for Baseball, Veesaar to NBA appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

    11 min

  2. Apr 23

    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. The post The Evening News: CHCCS Defends Library Books, Former CHPD Officer Arrested, Suicide Prevention appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

    14 min

  3. Apr 10

    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 and shares the latest local news stories. The post Chapel Hill Goes Bananas and Roy Cooper’s Senate Campaign Visits Durham — The Evening News (Apr. 10, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

    14 min

  4. Apr 3

    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. The post 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.

    13 min

  5. Apr 2

    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. The post 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.

    14 min

  6. Apr 1

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

    97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts on Wednesday, Apr. 1 and shares the latest local news headlines. The post TABLE Puts Up Solar Panels and UNC Baseball Wins Marathon Game — The Evening News (Apr. 1, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

    14 min

  7. Mar 30

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

    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 Mebane, and more. In sports, UNC Women's Basketball concludes their season, Caleb Wilson declares for the NBA draft, and more. The post The Evening News – No Kings Protest, Mebane Growing, Caleb Wilson to NBA appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

    11 min

  8. Mar 27

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

    97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest-hosts for Andrew Stuckey on Friday, Mar. 27 and shares local news stories. The post Homestead Gardens Groundbreaking, Trustee Meetings, and UNC vs. UConn — The Evening News (Mar. 27, 2026) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

    12 min
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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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