His ready smile, his gentle voice and his open curiosity may mislead those who meet Walter “Wally” Safrit II the first time. Because behind an easy demeanor lies a sharp mind, a quick wit and an ...

A July 6 flood submerged dozens of businesses at University Place, Eastgate Crossing and Mariakakis Plaza in Chapel Hill.

With the "One Big Beautiful Bill" now law, residents in Mitchell County fear their hospital and the people it serves are ...

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein said the stopgap spending bill “keeps the lights on.” Here’s what it means for raises for ...

Rep. Ross held a roundtable weeks after the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal killed six people in central North Carolina.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell for an interview ...

The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes on "News On The Hill" to detail the latest local news on Wednesday, August 6.

Individuals in central North Carolina counties whose homes and belongings were damaged by massive rains last month from ...

Nearly a full month removed from Chantal's significant flooding, victims in Orange County have a new way to seek individual ...

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein opposes a reorganization of the Department of Motor Vehicles that would make it a standalone ...

Carrboro's Chief Race and Equity Officer Anita Jones-McNair spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 4.