The Morning News (This Morning with Aaron Keck)

In today’s news: Jonah Garson is appointed as Orange County’s new State Senator, replacing Graig Meyer. Also: Chapel Hill police seek a suspect in a weekend shooting that left one person injured; Chatham County Commissioners prepare for more budget talks; the PEACH affordable housing complex is finally cleared to open for residents; and animal-assisted therapy comes to the Triangle. And in sports: big wins for UNC baseball, softball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s tennis, and men’s and women’s golf, and a (possible) trip to the transfer portal for UNC basketball freshman Isaiah Denis.

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: the State Supreme Court sides with Republicans and ends the 30-year-old Leandro case over school funding. Also: Democratic party officials prepare to choose Graig Meyer’s replacement in the State Senate; Chapel Hill announces a drone light show on July 4 instead of the traditional fireworks display; and popular restaurant Carrburritos announces a move to a new location: Carr Mill Mall, in the space formerly occupied by Elmo’s Diner and Grata Cafe. And in sports, another Tar Heel women’s basketball player announces plans to hit the transfer portal: Taliyah Henderson, who averaged 4 points a game in her freshman year.

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: local officials break ground on Homestead Gardens, a new affordable housing development in Chapel Hill. Also: a mental-health crisis ends sadly in Pittsboro; U.S. House Rep. Valerie Foushee says dysfunction in Congress leaves her “furious” every day; and in sports, UNC women’s basketball star Lanie Grant announces she’s hitting the transfer portal after a successful sophomore season.

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 UNC student-led group helps install cost-saving solar panels at the local hunger-relief nonprofit TABLE. Also: Graig Meyer officially leaves the State Senate, with a party vote on his replacement coming Saturday; and local communities face big decisions over whether to welcome – or try to block – massive AI data centers. And in sports: UNC baseball comes away with an epic 14-inning win over Campbell; Carolina softball gets an easier win at Liberty; women’s lacrosse star Chloe Humphrey wins another big individual honor; two Tar Heel soccer stars get called onto Team USA; and Deborah Stroman weighs in on the ongoing search for UNC’s next men’s basketball coach.

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: local musician Joseph Terrell goes viral with an anti-ICE protest song that took off on social media. Also: an anonymous threat briefly evacuates a terminal at RDU; a federal judge upholds North Carolina’s voter-ID law; Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools faces a lawsuit over a reported incident at FPG Elementary School; Orange County Schools seek input on a future new elementary school; and Chapel Hill allocates $3 million in leftover funds. And in sports: UNC baseball jumps seven spots in the national rankings as they prepare to host Campbell at 8 p.m. in Boshamer Stadium.

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: thousands of local residents gather for a massive “No Kings” march and rally in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Also: North Carolina officials issue a statewide ban on outdoor burning, with the risk of wildfires on the rise; Chapel Hill pulls out of X/Twitter and gets high marks on a national ranking; and Orange County officials talk affordable housing. And in sports: Courtney Banghart says she’s optimistic for the future after another Sweet Sixteen run for UNC women’s basketball; Caleb Wilson declares for the NBA Draft; Marcus Paige leaves Chapel Hill for Charlotte; a legendary Tar Heel coach passes away; and the search for a new UNC basketball coach puts a hold on discussions around a new UNC basketball arena.

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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Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck reporting today’s news, including a recap of this week’s Board of Trustees meetings at UNC. Pittsboro gathers information from residents about how to further develop downtown; we learn of an arrest from a gunfire incident earlier this month in Chapel Hill, and more. In sports, the UNC Women’s Basketball team prepares to face top ranked UCONN in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament, and more.

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.

You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments, from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews.

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Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck reporting today’s news: 97.9 The Hill’s Michael Koh recaps the men’s basketball season, and the possible implications of the team’s NCAA Tournament collapse for Head Coach Hubert Davis. We also hear about Orange County’s plans for a future sports recreation facility, check the local government meeting schedule, learn more about the timeline for the Buc-ee’s coming to Mebane, and more.

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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Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck reporting today’s news: the UNC Men’s Basketball team suffers an historic collapse in the round of 64 against VCU. Also: both Carrboro and Orange County took action on climate change during their meetings on Tuesday night; women’s basketball prepares to host Western Illinois in NCAA Tournament action tonight; Hillsborough mourns the loss of former commissioner Ken Chavious, and more.

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: the NCAA tournament begins for UNC men’s basketball, facing VCU tonight in Greenville. Also: elected officials meet tonight to plan for expected growth in Mebane; Chatham County’s school superintendent announces his impending retirement; Duke University pledges a $200 million investment in the Durham community; a local artist brings political printmaking to the UNC campus; and more postseason honors roll in for Tar Heel basketball star Caleb Wilson.

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.

You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments, from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews.

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