97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you the latest local news stories on Thursday, January 27. As hospitalizations due to COVID-19 continue to set records, the CEO of UNC Health pens a column urging people to get vaccinated. The UNC campus community continues to emphasize mental health resources. The Orange County court system officially adopts a new policy to prevent people from staying in jail before their trials if they can’t pay for release. Plus: UNC men’s basketball wins a game despite awful shooting statistics.