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.

Orange County Sheriff's Office Locates Missing 19-Year-Old in Rougemont
The Orange County Sheriff's Office sent out a missing persons alert Monday for Bryce Howerton of Rougemont, a high-functioning autistic man.
Dale Edwards on The News of Orange County's Top Summer Stories – On Air Today (August 19, 2026)
Dale Edwards, the managing editor for the News of Orange County, speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 19.

NCDOT Installing All-Way Stop at Rural Orange County Intersection
Crews from the North Carolina Department of Transportation will install an all-way stop at the intersection of North Carolina Highway 157 and New Sharon Church Road in northern Orange County. The installation is expected to take place Wednesday, Aug. 26 at the rural intersection, located northeast of Hillsborough. In a release, the NCDOT says it […]
The Morning News: Mark Chilton Retiring, UNC Returning
In today's news: longtime Orange County Register of Deeds Mark Chilton announces he's stepping down, a few months before the end of his term.
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