The Morning News (This Morning with Aaron Keck)

In today’s news: Chapel Hill-Carrboro school officials take heat from Republican lawmakers over an anti-transgender state law. Also: social justice advocates push Orange County to reform its property-revaluation process; Orange County Commissioners approve an incentives package for a manufacturer who’s relocating to Hillsborough; Gov. Josh Stein restores Medicaid payments but warns the program’s funding will run out without a state budget; and the Chapel Hill Fire Department releases new information on the August fire at the Siena Hotel. And in sports: the UNC Rams Club gets a new executive director; Tar Heel baseball gets highlighted in a popular video game; and YouTube celebrity Mr. Beast (a North Carolina native) announces a big giveaway at Saturday’s UNC basketball game.

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: Pittsboro swears in two new town board members and asks for your feedback on the future of downtown. Also: the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board elects a new chair, while the former chair heads to Raleigh to face questions from the General Assembly; a beloved local figure earns the Order of the Long Leaf Pine; UNC staffers object to a new program designed to save money; and author/politician D.G. Martin passes away at the age of 85. And in sports: one Tar Heel football star decides to go pro, while several other UNC athletes earn postseason individual honors.

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 Triangle remains under a Winter Weather Advisory, with icy roads lingering after Monday’s snowfall. Also: Aaron runs down the list of weather-related closures, cancellations and delays; a longtime local elected official says he’s stepping down next year; Orange County Commissioners consider an incentives package to bring the French manufacturer CITEL to Hillsborough; and education advocates weigh in after North Carolina’s controversial Opportunity Scholarship program hits a milestone. And in sports: Courtney Banghart weighs in after a mixed week for Tar Heel women’s basketball, and Tar Heel football and tennis stars earn individual honors.

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: schools are closed across the Triangle as a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect with anticipated snow. Also: local officials respond to last month’s immigration crackdown; Hillsborough gets federal funding to update their water treatment plant; multiple elected boards have meetings scheduled tonight (weather permitting); a Chapel Hill restaurant announces its closing date; and UNC’s mental health services teams turn up their efforts for finals week. And in sports: big wins for UNC men’s and women’s basketball; a season-ending loss for Tar Heel volleyball; another transfer announcement in Carolina football; and big honors for Tar Heel athletes in track and 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 Triangle is under a Winter Weather Advisory, with multiple school closings and delays across the area. Also: newly elected officials take their oaths of office in Chapel Hill and Carrboro; the filing process continues for candidates in the 2026 midterm; a judge blocks Gov. Josh Stein’s effort to reduce Medicaid payouts amidst the ongoing state budget impasse; Chapel Hill and Carrboro gear up for this year’s Holiday Parade; UNC women’s basketball falls at Texas in the ACC-SEC Challenge; Carolina volleyball gets a win in the first round of the NCAA tournament; and UNC football loses a star to the transfer portal – but gains 39 highly-touted incoming freshmen.

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: profiles of Tar Heel basketball legends Tyler Hansbrough (now a UNC professor) and Kayla McPherson (now a UNC coach). Also: more candidates file to run for office in 2026; the Durham City Council and Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board meet later today; big games tonight for UNC volleyball and women’s basketball; and the Carolina football team inks a highly-touted freshman class for 2026 – while Bill Belichick moves one step closer to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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 and advocates help residents after a week of harsh immigration enforcement, and Carolina basketball gets a gritty win over Kentucky. Also: the filing period continues for candidates in next year’s midterm; the Pittsboro town board meets tonight for a budget discussion; Chatham County officials want your feedback on how to develop 28 acres in downtown Pittsboro; state lawmakers postpone a locally-relevant hearing; and the long recovery continues from Tropical Depression Chantal, even as crews continue finding more damage. And in sports, several Tar Heel athletes earn big individual honors – led by women’s basketball star Indya Nivar, who got named a national player of the week after achieving a rare triple-double.

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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97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. In this edition of the news, we learn the results of the first day of the filing period for 2026 elections. Highlights included Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson deciding to not run for reelection and instead pursue a seat on the Chatham County Board of Commissioners. We check the candidates in Orange County, hear from Jamezetta Bedford on her decision to run for reelection, and more. In Sports, the men’s basketball team gears up for a high profile trip to Lexington to face Kentucky, several athletes earn individual accolades, 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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97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. In this edition of the news, we check the local government meeting schedule, learn about some feedback opportunities for Pittsboro residents, hear about an organization fostering difficult political conversations in person, and more. In sports, the UNC Football team’s season comes to an end, 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: a milestone night for UNC basketball star Indya Nivar, and a preview of Saturday’s UNC-NC State football game. Also: a French manufacturer announces plans to move to Hillsborough; federal judges sign off on North Carolina’s new Congressional map; Chapel Hill issues a trio of proclamations; UNC men’s basketball takes their first loss of the season; and the 2026 schedule is out for Tar Heel baseball.

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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