News on The Hill with Andrew Stuckey

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest headlines on Wednesday, February 23, including updates on the state’s redistricting saga. A trial court approves new voting maps for the 2022 elections, but all three get appealed and will head back to the North Carolina Supreme Court. Chapel Hill-Carrboro’s representative in the state House explains why she’s stepping down early from her seat. Orange County Schools passes additional tweaks to COVID-19 mitigation measures in addition to updating their mask mandate. Plus: East Rosemary Street prepares for closures and UNC men’s lacrosse pulls out a late win.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings listeners local news stories on Tuesday, February 22. The Orange County Schools Board of Education votes to keep its mask mandate in place, only as long as the county government’s is in place. A Chatham County official shares thoughts on the criticism school board members have recently faced. Scams took more than $93 million from North Carolinians last year. UNC libraries are struggling to consistently have students follow masking policies. Plus: Carolina baseball is action, while the men’s basketball team guts out a win against Louisville.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps start off the week with local news stories on Monday, February 21. Chapel Hill Police search for a missing person and turn to the public for help. Chatham County announces plans to drop its mask mandate for government facilities, while Orange County Schools’ Board of Education weighs doing the same on campuses. Carrboro Elementary School loses water for the end of the school day, District 56 will see an appointment to the House and a Durham man wins a state lottery game. Plus: UNC men’s basketball prepares for Louisville and the women’s team rises in the AP poll.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps close the week with a flurry of local news on Friday, February 18. Orange County leaders announce they are maintaining the indoor mask mandate. CHCCS says it will consider gradually moving to optional masking, while also announcing a new principal. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office seeks the public’s help in identifying a shooting suspect. Workers on strike at Acme announce they have reached a resolution with the restaurant. Plus: UNC women’s basketball earn the biggest upset in the Courtney Banghart era and the Diamond Heels start their season with a bang.

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