The Morning News (This Morning with Aaron Keck)

In today’s news: police make an arrest in a Chapel Hill shooting, and Orange High School’s Jason Johnson is named National Principal of the Year. Also: elected officials in Chatham discuss controversial license-plate reader cameras from Flock Safety; police in Pittsboro arrest a business owner in a human-trafficking investigation; voting rights advocates sound the alarm over a federal voter database; environmental advocates in Saxapahaw raise awareness of E. coli in the Haw River from an Alamance water treatment plant; UNC’s ROTC program earns a major national honor; and Carrboro officials take action on accessibility and emergency management.

And in sports: Kim English pulls out of an assistant-coaching job for UNC basketball; Isaiah Denis says he’s coming back for another year in Chapel Hill; UNC baseball takes two of three against second-ranked Georgia Tech; Tar Heel men’s lacrosse wins a nailbiter at Virginia; and the Carolina Hurricanes open the Stanley Cup playoffs with a win.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.

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In today’s news: a fire in Carrboro displaces 18 residents, while another fire in Chatham County leaves two residents dead. Also: the Chapel Hill Town Council considers reducing its size; the Aldi grocery store finally reopens in Eastgate Crossing, nine months after Tropical Storm Chantal; Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools and Chatham schools both call off class on May 1 ahead of a mass teacher walkout; Briar Chapel residents deal with new rules banning golf carts; and Pittsboro officials discuss the controversy around Flock license-plate cameras.

And in sports: UNC baseball gears up for a top-five home series against Georgia Tech; Tar Heel women’s lacrosse wraps up their regular season with a win over Duke, setting up a rematch in next week’s ACC tourney; Carolina men’s and women’s tennis both meet Notre Dame in today’s ACC quarterfinal; three Tar Heel fencers (and two coaches) earn national honors after a successful season; and the NHL playoffs begin for the Carolina Hurricanes.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.

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In today’s news: Orange County Commissioners push back against a state-level effort to restrict local governments’ ability to levy property taxes. Also: a statewide award for Carrboro; new details about Disney’s future Asteria development in Pittsboro; a snag in North Carolina’s push for a new health insurer; more details about Kurdish activist Kani Xulam’s walk through Orange County last weekend; and a voyage to the moon for North Carolina native Christina Koch. And in sports: UNC men’s basketball signs incoming freshman Malloy Smith and says goodbye to outgoing transfer Ivan Matlekovic, while UNC men’s tennis, women’s golf, and women’s lacrosse gear up for big matches later today.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.

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In today’s news: two teens are in custody after gunshots near Carrboro High School sent three schools into lockdown on Tuesday. Also: Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools gets updated numbers on projected declining enrollment; Republican lawmakers attack CHCCS over library books that include LGBTQ characters; two Georgia men face (unrelated) identity-theft charges in Chatham County; the Chapel Hill Town Council wants to hear from you on a proposed incentives package for a new downtown hotel; free-speech advocates slam UNC over its response to a pair of controversial satire pieces; and UNC unveils a new AI tool that will allow medical researchers to access and analyze patient data without violating privacy.

And in sports: big wins for UNC baseball and softball; the start of the ACC tourney for UNC men’s tennis; transfer portal news for Carolina women’s basketball; individual honors for a trio of Tar Heel athletes; and the first-round playoff opponent for the Carolina Hurricanes.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.

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In today’s news: a Kurdish activist passes through Orange County on a 746-mile walk, and a UNC student creates her own class on campus. Also: Hillsborough police arrest three men for allegedly soliciting a minor; the Carrboro Town Council gets ready for budget talks, while the Chapel Hill Town Council wants to hear from you on a proposed downtown hotel; and a UNC professor weighs in on the impact of interest rates on affordable housing.

And in sports: highly-touted recruit Dylan Mingo decommits from UNC men’s basketball, but Carolina lands a big incoming transfer, Virginia Tech’s Neo Avdalas; former Providence coach Kim English joins Michael Malone’s staff; UNC baseball rises three spots to no. 3 in the national rankings as they prepare to host UNC-W tonight; Tar Heel women’s lacrosse returns to no. 1 in their national rankings; the Carolina Hurricanes clinch the top seed in the NHL Eastern Conference playoffs; and UNC women’s basketball star Indya Nivar is chosen by Atlanta in the WNBA draft, the first Tar Heel to be drafted since 2021.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.

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In today’s news: new State Senator Jonah Garson shares his priorities, and the transfer portal is open for Tar Heel basketball. Also: media outlets sue UNC to force the public release of a $1.2 million review of the School of Civic Life and Leadership; a Hillsborough man is back in Orange County to face first-degree murder charges; Pittsboro police are investigating a local business for suspected human trafficking; Pittsboro’s town board considers Flock safety cameras; Chapel Hill Transit gets $8.8 million for new buses; UNC finishes a delayed roof replacement on South Building; and UNC leaders convene with industry leaders to discuss how to harness AI for the “public good.”

And in sports: Luka Bogavac hits the transfer portal, but UNC women’s basketball lands three incoming transfers; Carolina baseball gets its first series win at Clemson since 2012, while Tar Heel softball beats Duke for the first time in seven years; UNC men’s lacrosse loses a 1-versus-2 battle at Notre Dame, but UNC women’s lacrosse gets a win to clinch the regular-season ACC title; and the field is set for the ACC championships in tennis, with the Tar Heel women as the 2 seed and the men as the 11 seed.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.

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In today’s news: Banana Ball comes to Chapel Hill, with 50,000 fans descending on Kenan Stadium Saturday and Sunday to watch the Savannah Bananas in action. Also: a police pursuit across two counties leads to multiple felony charges; a pair of high-profile legal cases get thrown out of court; Orange County Animal Services reports two positive rabies cases in a single day; a local advocacy group sounds the alarm after a family with two elementary school-aged kids gets abruptly deported while seeking asylum; Roy Cooper tries to “Make Stuff Cost Less” in his U.S. Senate bid; the Casual Pint gets set to reopen in Chapel Hill; and a Hillsborough woman wins big in the state lottery. And in sports: UNC still leads the national Learfield Directors’ Cup standings; new UNC basketball head coach Michael Malone retains three longtime assistants; contract details emerge for new UNC football offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino; and Tar Heel baseball gears up for a weekend series at Clemson as they look to remain unbeaten on the road.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.

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In today’s news: Chapel Hill opens the newly renovated Homestead Skate Park, while police warn residents about recent vehicle break-ins. Also: an East Chapel Hill High School student is found with an unloaded handgun on campus; the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board meets to discuss tough budget decisions (including possible staff cuts); Chapel Hill’s Still Life bar is potentially facing the loss of its liquor license after a fatal crash in February; and U.S. House Rep. Valerie Foushee joins a growing chorus of lawmakers and commentators urging the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment against Donald Trump. And in sports: Michael Malone reportedly tabs expert recruiter Chuck Martin to join his new coaching staff at UNC; Tar Heel women’s basketball star Elina Aarnisalo hits the transfer portal; UNC football ramps up spring practice; and Carolina softball star Kenna Raye Dark twirls a no-hitter against Queens.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.

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In today’s news: Michael Malone officially takes the helm as UNC’s next men’s basketball head coach, with a six-year, $50 million contract – and lots of support from Carolina insiders. Also: UNC settles its lawsuit with former provost Chris Clemens; UNC’s pharmacy school and public health school earn high marks from US News & World Report; and the Chapel Hill Town Council prepares to meet tonight. And in sports: three more Tar Heel basketball players enter the transfer portal, but Luka Bogavac says he’s staying; and UNC baseball gets another mid-week win.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.

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In today’s news: NBA title-winning coach Michael Malone is reportedly set to become UNC’s next head men’s basketball coach. Commentator David Glenn offers his take – and we hear from Malone himself, from an October appearance on the Carolina Insider podcast. Also: three more Tar Heels hit the transfer portal; Pittsboro’s town board prepares for budget talks; the recently closed Casual Pint in Chapel Hill announces a reopening date for May; education advocates call for a statewide teacher walkout on May 1; the UNC men’s lacrosse team hits no. 1 in the national rankings; and a Tar Heel coach hits a major career milestone.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.

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