97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a split vote from the Chapel Hill Town Council to eliminate 8 advisory boards. We also hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on newly sworn in Town Councilmember Cristobal Palmer. We also hear a story updating UNC's attempts to reduce its carbon footprint, check state news from the General Assembly, and more. In sports, the football coaching search gets underway, basketball preps for a matchup with Alabama, Erin Matson gets another honor, and more.

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