News on The Hill with Andrew Stuckey

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell details several local news stories from the weekend and Monday, October 4. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office reports a COVID-19 outbreak in the jail. State COVID-19 data is updated after a misrepresentation of vaccination rates. CHALT and NEXT Chapel Hill-Carrboro each released endorsements of local election candidates. Plus: Carolina Athletics has an up-and-down weekend and some Triangle residents have taken up mushroom foraging.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell finishes out the week with a look at local news on Friday, October 1. Early voting is just around the corner for Orange County elections…what do listeners need to know? Plus: COVID-19 hospitalizations decrease, Carrboro’s comprehensive plan advances, UNC Libraries face budget cuts and Carolina Football prepares for Duke.

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97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell details local, state and national news stories on Thursday, September 30. Carrboro Police arrest one man following a string of reported break-ins and power tool thefts. Chatham County chooses to not redistrict ahead of 2022 primaries. A local congressman shares his thoughts on negotiations around the U.S. debt ceiling. Plus: Carolina men’s soccer continues to skid and UNC housekeepers continue to ask for more help.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares some local reporting from Wednesday, September 29. A downed power line is causing traffic issues and outages in a Chapel Hill neighborhood. The American Red Cross is seeing its lowest totals of blood supplies since 2015 and are seeking new donations. UNC and Duke enter in a new effort to explore early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Plus: UNC football aims to shore up its defense and the men’s golf coach signs an extension.

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