The Morning News (This Morning with Aaron Keck)

In today’s news: Nida Allam concedes to Valerie Foushee after an extremely close Congressional primary. Also: comments from the four candidates (including three incumbents) who won seats on the Orange County School Board, and a statewide push back against Democratic state lawmakers who voted with Republicans to override Gov. Stein’s vetoes. In other news: UNC officials say they’re down to three possible options for the future home of Tar Heel basketball; Duke officials say they’re increasing their internal minimum wage to 20 dollars an hour; the Durham City Council and CHCCS school board get set for budget meetings today; Davidson College establishes a $47 million Institute for Public Good in honor of the late D.G. Martin; and Petco is finally set to reopen at Eastgate Crossing after recovering from Tropical Storm Chantal back in July. And in sports: UNC women’s basketball watches the early rounds of the ACC tournament, and Tar Heel softball and women’s lacrosse both come away with midweek wins.

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 results are in from this year’s midterm primary, with incumbent U.S. House Rep. Valerie Foushee narrowly defeating Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam in her reelection bid – but incumbent Orange County Commissioner Earl McKee trailing challenger Beth Bronson by just 32 votes. And in sports: UNC basketball knocks off Clemson to wrap up a perfect regular season at home.

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: North Carolina voters head to the polls for the 2026 midterm primary, with several key races on your ballot in Orange County. Also: a 50-mile chase across three counties ends with a Virginia man arrested on Sunday; a Hillsborough man is in custody after a major drug arrest; the Eno River Association nixes this year’s annual July 4 festival; and the Extraordinary Thrift Store (formerly CommunityWorx) reopens in Carrboro. And in sports: UNC men’s and women’s basketball both rise in the polls, Seth Trimble earns ACC Player of the Week honors, and the Tar Heel men gear up for their final home game of the season, a tough battle with Clemson.

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: UNC chancellor Lee Roberts says the university is scrapping a policy that would have allowed secret recording of faculty. Also: Durham County considers a townhome proposal; Chatham school officials plan for growth; Chapel Hill says no (for now) to a Fourth Amendment resolution; a Hillsborough woman fights off an armed robber; PlayMakers and DPAC announce next year’s lineups; and early voting turnout spikes in Orange and Durham Counties – especially Durham. Primary election day is tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3. And in sports, it was a good weekend to be a Tar Heel: big wins for UNC men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, baseball, softball, men’s tennis, women’s tennis, and men’s soccer.

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 latest on the campus debate over where to site UNC men’s basketball: the current Dean Dome, or a new arena? Also: the UNC Board of Governors approves a controversial new definition of “academic freedom” and the first tuition hike for in-state students since 2017; the Chapel Hill Town Council approves a major new housing development along Weaver Dairy Road despite neighbors’ stormwater concerns; early voting continues in the 2026 midterm primary; and election observers look for signs of a resurgent youth vote. And in sports: UNC women’s basketball hits a school-record 16 three-pointers in a big win at Virginia; Hubert Davis praises Caleb Wilson as Carolina men’s basketball gears up for one more game without him; and a Tar Heel track star wins gold at the ACC championships.

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 world-record attempt comes up short, but still provides CPR training to 20,000 North Carolinians. Also: charges for staff at a Chapel Hill bar that served patrons who later got in an alcohol-related fatal crash; contentious votes on tuition and “academic freedom” at today’s UNC Board of Governors meeting; a Barnes & Noble coming to Chapel Hill’s University Place mall; ongoing early voting in North Carolina’s 2026 midterm primary; and a preview of UNC women’s basketball, on the road at Virginia tonight.

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 gets a small setback in plans for bike/ped safety measures on Estes Drive, and UNC system leaders weigh a controversial definition of “academic freedom” that advocates say might harm academic freedom rather than protect it. Also: the Chapel Hill Town Council considers a major housing development proposal on Weaver Dairy Road; Republican lawmakers go after a Northside Elementary teacher who posted an Instagram video supporting transgender students and opposing ICE; and election observers say Valerie Foushee probably has an edge on Nida Allam after 10 days of early voting – at least for now. And in sports: big wins for UNC women’s golf, women’s tennis, and baseball; a major individual honor for a Tar Heel softball star; and a deep dive into the mother/daughter coaching team that’s leading UNC gymnastics to one of its best seasons ever.

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 early-voting period continues in this year’s midterm primary, and Seth Trimble puts up 30 points in UNC’s win over Louisville. Also: Orange County’s tax administrator heads into retirement; construction work will cause overnight closures on two major Orange County roads next week; a pioneer in early childhood education passes away; and UNC students celebrate Lunar New Year. And in sports: UNC men’s lacrosse jumps to no. 1 in the national rankings for the first time in five years; Carolina softball enters the national rankings for the first time this season; and Tar Heel women’s golf takes the lead at a 17-team tourney in Texas.

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 leaders support Black-owned businesses, and Chapel Hill police report a string of vehicle break-ins. Also: the Hillsborough town board and the Durham school board get set for budget meetings; a fire displaces eight residents of a Chapel Hill duplex; Carrboro’s Luna restaurant announces it’s closing March 8; and early voting continues in the 2026 midterm primary. And in sports: weekend victories for UNC men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, women’s tennis, men’s soccer, and softball, plus impressive ACC tourney showings for Tar Heel fencing and swimming & diving – and a rare three-game split for Tar Heel baseball against ECU.

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: CHCCS moves ahead on a new Carrboro Elementary School building, and UNC women’s basketball gets an overtime win over Virginia Tech. Also: Chapel Hill police warn about a rash of stolen checks; early voting continues in North Carolina; and more local stores are finally reopening after July’s Tropical Storm Chantal, including Snooze in Eastgate Crossing and Wake Radiology’s Chapel Hill location (now in a new spot). The Extraordinary Thrift Store (formerly CommunityWorx) is also opening today in Carrboro. And in sports: Carolina men’s basketball (still shorthanded) gears up for Syracuse, part of a busy weekend that also includes big games for lacrosse, tennis, wrestling, gymnastics, baseball – and softball, which already had a big day Thursday with a doubleheader sweep and a no-hitter for pitcher Lilly Parrish.

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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