97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you a variety of news stories on Thursday, December 16. North Carolina health officials are urging people to get their COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots as trends increase from stable levels. A North Carolina, Democratic candidate in the U.S. Senate race drops out, citing the need for party unity. A new edition of our ‘Addressing Taboo Topics’ series tackles stigmas around infertility. Plus: UNC men’s basketball faces some uncertainty around their opponents in the CBS Sports Classic and the women’s basketball program sees a promising freshman have to redshirt.