97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, West Franklin Street is briefly closed due to an electrical fire. There's a conviction in a shooting from 2023. We also learned of Carrboro's hiring of a new Town Manager. We hear a story about the dedication of Braxton Foushee Street in Carrboro, hear about OWASA's water quality report card, and more. In sports, UNC Men's Basketball prepares for a Sweet 16 matchup against Alabama, and more.

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