News on The Hill with Andrew Stuckey

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares some of the top local stories on Monday, December 20, including COVID-19 updates. North Carolina health officials say the latest increases are from the virus’ delta variant, but the omicron variant presents potentially record-breaking challenges later this winter. Meanwhile, Duke University says it will require COVID-19 boosters for the new semester, while UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz reflects on his school’s success in the fall. Plus: Acme Carrboro workers on strike share a timeline of their efforts and UNC basketball experiences a weekend on two sides of the winning spectrum.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell finishes out the week with your top local news stories of the afternoon on Friday, December 17. Orange County Health Department reports the county’s first positive COVID-19 case that is the newer omicron variant. The country is experiencing a blood shortage, leaving local American Red Cross officials asking for major help ahead of the holidays. A popular Carrboro restaurant is closed to dine-in customers due to a workers strike. Plus: UNC men’s basketball finds an opponent, UNC football lands a new center and a Chapel Hill man helps spread local love through quilting.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you a variety of news stories on Thursday, December 16. North Carolina health officials are urging people to get their COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots as trends increase from stable levels. A North Carolina, Democratic candidate in the U.S. Senate race drops out, citing the need for party unity. A new edition of our ‘Addressing Taboo Topics’ series tackles stigmas around infertility. Plus: UNC men’s basketball faces some uncertainty around their opponents in the CBS Sports Classic and the women’s basketball program sees a promising freshman have to redshirt.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares some of the top news stories from Wednesday, December 15. In local government, Carrboro plans to wait to fill its vacant town council seat and begins some intensive sidewalk repairs. In state government, the health department alerts people of North Carolina’s first flu death of the season. Orange County reports its fourth rabies case of the year and warns about a rise in high-risk drinking. Plus: UNC football signs its recruiting class and UNC men’s basketball rolls past Furman.

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