Carolina Demography’s Rebecca Tippett joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the 2021 county population estimates recently shared by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 […]

Here Are Top Takeaways From The Chamber's 2025 State of the Community Report
The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro held its 18th State of the Community presentation for local leaders on May 7

Autumn-Friendly October Events Around Town
If you are looking for something to do this month, the Triangle is brimming with exciting events that will get you out of the house — including the NC State Fair, Triangle Oktoberfest, West End Poetry Festival, TerraVita Food & Drink Festival and a spooky movie at the Lumina Theatre. The North Carolina State Fair, […]
Cold Front To Bring Frozen Precipitation
National Weather Service Senior Forecaster Scott Sharp says once the cold front moves through the Triangle between 7:00 and 7:30 Monday morning, we should expect rain to switch to sleet at about midday.
Another Dose Of Winter Weather Aiming For Triangle
Another winter storm is heading for the Triangle, but its severity is still unknown.
Cold Temps Coming, But No Snow Yet
A blast of colder air is expected to move into Central North Carolina Tuesday night. As this cold air replaces the warmer temperatures of today, there is also a storm system moving toward our state from the Northwest bringing with it the chance of some precipitation.

Buc-ee's Breaks Ground on New Mebane Travel Center, First in North Carolina
Leaders from across Alamance County, the North Carolina General Assembly, and Buc-ee's representatives gathered to break ground.

Orange County Juneteenth Celebrations to Take Place Across Two Weekends. Here's What to Know
This year's local Juneteenth events are set to take place across various weekends. Here’s how Orange County’s governments are celebrating.
The Morning News: Glenwood Elementary Closing, Orange County Finalizes Budget, UNC Baseball Hosts Super Regional
In today's news: the CHCCS school board votes to shut down Glenwood Elementary after the upcoming school year.

Carrboro Man Arrested, Charged With Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Carrboro man Monday and has charged him with multiple counts of sexual exploitation. 42-year-old Michael Robert Westendorf faces six felony warrants for second-degree and four counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Second-degree exploitation includes duplicating material containing a visual representation of a minor engaged in sexual […]
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