News on The Hill with Andrew Stuckey

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell details several local news stories on Tuesday, December 14. Governor Roy Cooper urges more North Carolinians to get their booster shots on the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 vaccines arriving in the state. The UNC Board of Trustees approves its provost hire again, this time in a more transparent manner. The Carrboro Town Council is examining options to fill its vacant seat following the state Supreme Court’s delay of primary elections. Plus: Erin Matson is an All-American once again and the lone Orange County Sheriff’s deputy who’s died in the line of service is honored in a special way.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps start the week with local news stories on Monday, December 13. COVID-19 trends in North Carolina continue to slide the wrong direction. Some at UNC are sharing concerns about potential political influence in the university’s decision-making. An Orange County native earns a big honor from TIME magazine. Plus: Chapel Hill is offering more free parking than usual this holiday season and UNC’s basketball programs get decisive wins over the weekend.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell finishes out the week with a look at several news stories from Friday, December 10. UNC has chosen its next provost: astrophysicist Chris Clemens. A new water assistance program is launched in North Carolina, with OWASA trying to help those struggling with bills to apply. The Town of Chapel Hill is moving an entire house from one downtown street to another. Plus: a record-setting team from Hillside High School aims to be enshrined in the state’s Sports Hall of Fame, while an 83-year-old marathon runner finishes his final race.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell takes you around the latest local and state news headlines on Thursday, December 9. The UNC Board of Trustees votes on personnel measures that go unexplained to the public. The state Supreme Court’s order to push back all primary elections means local ones are affected too. Chapel Hill and Carrboro welcome new elected officials. A group of parents express concern about the option for UNC employee’s childcare center making a change in leadership. Plus: UNC Football’s Mack Brown praises quarterback Sam Howell for his willingness to play in the upcoming bowl game.

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