On Air Today: Rebecca Tippett of Carolina Demography

Did the pandemic lead to more births or fewer? At the moment, Carolina Demography reports early indications are 2020 was largely a baby bust in North Carolina instead of a boom.

Director Rebecca Tippett joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share details on the limited data, as well as other pieces of their recent NC in Focus report.

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On Air Today: Rebecca Tippett of Carolina Demography

There are now more than 1 million people in North Carolina who identify as Hispanic, making it one of the faster growing populations in the state. Carolina Demography’s Rebecca Tippett joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share data from a new report.

U.S. Census Data: North Carolina, Triangle Outpaces National Growth Rate

Recently released data from the 2020 U.S. Census shows a substantial population increase in North Carolina, with the state topping 10 million residents for the first time. A majority of that growth comes from an influx of adults and people of color in the state’s biggest cities.

Preliminary Data Suggests NC Experiencing COVID-19 'Baby Bust'

During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, some people thought there could be a baby boom. It could actually be the opposite. Preliminary data from the Carolina Demography Center shows there is evidence of a baby bust during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Census Delays Affect NC Redistricting Plans, Congressional Appointments

State redistricting plans, allocated federal funding and congressional appointments remain up in the air as U.S. Census data is slowly calculated after delays stemming from the pandemic.

The Carolinas Emerge as New Population Boom States. Affordability and Lifestyle Drive Growth

Written by MIKE SCHNEIDER ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Move over Florida and Texas. The United States has new hot spots for growth, and they both have Carolina in their name. North Carolina last year attracted more new residents, 84,000 people, from other parts of the country than any other state, a title held by Texas in 2024 and Florida […]

Four-Term North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, a Leader in Education Reform, Dies at 88

Former Gov. Jim Hunt, a towering figure in North Carolina politics in the late 20th century who helped leaders from both major parties strive for public education reform, died Thursday at the age of 88.

Chapel Hill Educator, Historian and UNC Statistician Freddie Kiger Inducted Into Order of Longleaf Pine

Members of the East Chapel Hill Rotary Club surprised Freddie Kiger with his induction into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine during its holiday party on Dec. 5.

North Carolina Gov. Stein Cancels Medicaid Rate Cuts Amid Legal and Legislative Battles

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein is canceling Medicaid reimbursement rate reductions he initiated over two months ago, preserving in the short term access to care for vulnerable patients.

French Manufacturer Shares Plans to Relocate U.S. Operations to Hillsborough

Gov. Josh Stein’s office shared the French manufacturing company CITEL is planning on relocating its U.S. business to Hillsborough and will invest $12.5 million in the project.

Federal Judges Uphold Several North Carolina US House Districts Drawn by Republicans

Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Federal judges on Thursday upheld several U.S. House districts that North Carolina Republicans drew in 2023 that helped the GOP gain additional seats the following year. They rejected accusations the lines unlawfully fractured and packed Black voters to weaken their voting power. The order by three judges — […]

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