The Morning News (This Morning with Aaron Keck)

In today’s news: Hillsborough reopens a portion of its Riverwalk trail after July’s flooding, and Orange County Schools reconnect with families for back-to-school time. Also: Orange County hires a new “fair housing investigator,” a Tar Heel women’s soccer star earns a big national honor on the eve of Carolina’s season opener, and UNC football makes a major announcement about pregame festivities before their Labor Day opener against TCU.

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: Eastgate Crossing businesses start reopening after Chantal, and UNC gears up for the start of a new school year. Also: River Park reopens in Hillsborough after last month’s storm; Lee Roberts reflects on his first full year as permanent UNC chancellor; Hillsborough officials warn residents about a new email scam; a Tar Heel football star suffers a medical setback; UNC lacrosse stars earn gold at the World Games; Carolina baseball promotes a pair of coaches; and sports expert David Glenn explains why you shouldn’t set your expectations too high for Tar Heel football this 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: new Chapel Hill town manager Ted Voorhees officially takes over the position, and Stoney River Steakhouse finally reopens in University Place after a month-plus-long closure following Tropical Depression Chantal. Also: the I-40 widening project continues in Orange County this week; Gov. Josh Stein announces trail-development projects in Orange and Chatham Counties; U.S. House Rep. Valerie Foushee says she’s no longer accepting campaign donations from the pro-Israel group AIPAC; digital IDs are off the table as voter IDs in North Carolina (for now); UNC women’s basketball lands a national top-five recruit; and Bill Belichick praises his strength & conditioning coach Moses Cabrera as UNC football gears up for the 2025 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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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a Type 1 State Disaster Declaration for eight counties affected by flooding from Tropical Depression Chantal. Orange County Sheriff’s Office seeks help identifying alleged construction thieves; we hear from Lee Roberts on tenure at UNC; Emily Sutton of the Haw River Assembly talks about an upcoming free screening at the Varsity Theatre, and more. In sports, Tar Heel football players get pre-season honors, soccer tickets go on sale, 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. Included in this edition of the news, we hear about the challenges of flood insurance for Eastgate tenants; Tom Jensen weighs in on the impact of Roy Cooper in a senate race, and more. In sports, UNC Women’s Basketball Coach Courtney Banghart talks about an upcoming exhibition matchup against South Carolina that will take place in Atlanta and be open to the public, members of the Men’s Lacrosse team are added to team USA, 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. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a missing person police are asking for help locating. We also hear what local leaders are thinking about the future of Camelot Village. Businesses and residents affected by the storm in Orange County are now eligible to apply for disaster loans. We learn more about the upcoming Carolina Performing Arts season, and more. In sports, David Glenn talks about the future of the ACC as seen at the ACC Kickoff in Charlotte last week.

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. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Hillsborough Town Commissioner Matt Hughes on North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson’s visit to Hillsborough. We hear a story on the planning and execution of this year’s UPROAR Public Arts Festival. In sports, Bill Belichick speaks at the ACC Kickoff event in Charlotte, 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. Included in this edition of the news, we hear about the challenges facing Eastgate businesses; we hear about a special meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners to address playing for flood recovery; Chatham County extends the filing period for some local offices; Durham Tech extends J.B. Buxton’s contract, and more. In sports, Chatham County Commissioners honor Drake Powell after his selection in the NBA Draft, 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: Chapel Hill police name a 16-year-old suspect in a carjacking that took place early Saturday morning. Also: local farmer’s markets work to recover in the aftermath of Tropical Depression Chantal; new student enrollment gets underway for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools; Mama Dip’s restaurant in Chapel Hill officially closes after 49 years, one year after switching to a takeout-only format; a Carrboro brewery takes bronze at a national beer competition; UNC football gears up for this week’s ACC Kickoff event in Charlotte; Carolina men’s soccer releases its 2025 schedule; and Tar Heel women’s basketball gets honored for its work in the classroom.

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: we take a deep dive into Triangle Mutual Aid, which has been active in the recovery from Tropical Depression Chantal. Also: Carrboro’s public works force works to return to normal after losing numerous vehicles in the storm; longtime Carrboro Town Council member Randee Haven-O’Donnell plans to step down after 20 years; the Trump administration releases some (but not all) of the education funds it’s been freezing; UNC names a new Ackland Art Museum director; a Duke political scientist co-authors a study that examines a new twist in the fight against online misinformation; the UNC volleyball and women’s soccer teams release their 2025 schedules; and a former Tar Heel golfer gets his first PGA Tour 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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