97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest news from around the community on Tuesday, September 26. Chapel Hill is dealing with a major road closure after a truck knocked over a utility pole and caused a power outage. The Town of Pittsboro shares its initial testing results after receiving an alert about 1,4 dioxane affecting its water supply. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrests a pair of men on drug trafficking charges after an alleged drug deal in Chapel Hill. UNC students are helping each other and turning to university resources to continue recovery after several harrowing campus lockdowns. Plus: UNC soccer players earn weekly awards, the Durham Bulls are into the playoffs, several Chapel Hill restaurants share opening/closing updates, and a local climate policy expert shares thoughts on a new Biden administration initiative. 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. Find all of Andrew’s 5:00 News Reports by clicking here. The post The 5:00 News: MLK Boulevard Closed, Dioxane Updates, and the American Climate Corps appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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