97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares some of the top local stories on Monday, December 20, including COVID-19 updates. North Carolina health officials say the latest increases are from the virus’ delta variant, but the omicron variant presents potentially record-breaking challenges later this winter. Meanwhile, Duke University says it will require COVID-19 boosters for the new semester, while UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz reflects on his school’s success in the fall. Plus: Acme Carrboro workers on strike share a timeline of their efforts and UNC basketball experiences a weekend on two sides of the winning spectrum.