The Morning News (This Morning with Aaron Keck)

In today’s news: Chapel Hill police investigate two armed robberies, both involving a trio of assailants. Also: Gov. Josh Stein visits Chapel Hill as recovery continues from Tropical Depression Chantal; local leaders urge residents to help each other in the storm’s aftermath; the filing period ends for this year’s municipal election, with three contested races in Orange County; UNC football is reportedly finalizing a deal to be featured on a Hulu docuseries this season; and Tar Heel field hockey head coach Erin Matson discusses her mental preparation heading into 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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In today’s news: recovery continues from Tropical Depression Chantal, with Gov. Josh Stein visiting Chapel Hill later today. Also: embattled Carrboro High School principal Helena Thomas is reassigned to a new role in the district; North Carolina election officials launch an effort to acquire missing data from 103,000 registered voters; two more candidates file to run for office in Orange County, including one who’s challenging Barbara Foushee for mayor of Carrboro; Chatham County steps up its efforts to protect its farmland by helping farmers pass their land on to their heirs; season 3 of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” (filmed partly at UNC) drops on Amazon; Tar Heel football gears up for the 2025 season, with lots of new arrivals from the transfer portal; and a pair of UNC track stars earn All-America academic 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: Gov. Josh Stein declares a state of emergency for 13 counties affected by Tropical Depression Chantal. Also: damage estimates continue to roll in from the storm, including $27 million and counting in Chapel Hill alone; Hillsborough allocates $1 million in recovery funds; and North Carolina attorney general Jeff Jackson sues FEMA after officials’ decision to cancel $200 million in BRIC grants to help communities shore up their infrastructure against extreme weather – including $6 million for Hillsborough to fix the specific issue that caused tons of headaches last week.

Also: the Orange County Sheriff’s Office makes a child-porn arrest; UNC police investigate a string of vehicle break-ins; two more individuals file to run for office in Orange County; a group of music students in Durham get a surprise moment in the spotlight; and UNC field hockey coach Erin Matson discusses Bubba Cunningham, who’s entering his last year as athletic director.

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 first responders rally around one of their own, after her home was damaged while she was out rescuing others. Also: Hillsborough’s town board prepares for a special meeting to shift funds to storm repair; the filing period continues for this year’s local candidates, with a thin slate but at least one contested race in Chapel Hill; the man accused of killing Faith Hedgepeth now faces new drug charges; two new restaurants open in downtown Chapel Hill/Carrboro; and Pittsboro purchases land for a new town hall.

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: with the cost of Chantal coming into focus ($56 million or so), recovery efforts are spinning up to help those affected. Also: residents have two chances this week to meet new CHCCS superintendent Rodney Trice; Hillsborough police make an arrest in a July 4 shooting; North Carolina sues the Trump administration over frozen education funds; pollsters say Americans are turning against Trump’s big budget bill; two more UNC baseball stars hear their names called in the MLB Draft; and Tar Heel field hockey coach Erin Matson weighs in on the future of college sports under the House settlement.

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: while the recovery continues from Tropical Depression Chantal, officials start thinking about how to reduce the impact of future storms – but there are numerous obstacles, including the effects of recent Trump-driven federal cuts. Also: Hillsborough and Mebane lift restrictions as they get their water systems back on line; another individual drowns at Jordan Lake; Hillsborough police seek a suspect in a July 4 stabbing incident; candidates file to run for local office; a high-profile figure is hired to lead Duke Arts; two Tar Heel baseball stars get chosen in the MLB Draft; a former Tar Heel tennis star shines at Wimbledon; UNC football gears up for the upcoming season; and nearly three dozen Carolina rowers earn academic 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: cleanup and recovery continues from the devastation brought by Tropical Depression Chantal. In Chapel Hill’s floodprone Eastgate Crossing, local businesses consider their future; in water-starved Mebane, residents rally to help each other but tensions rise over some chain businesses’ decision to defy emergency shutdown orders; Hillsborough urges residents to keep conserving water and wastewater; and Orange County opens a Recovery Assistance Center in Carrboro.

In non-storm-related news: UNC and Duke settle on an Apex location for their future NC Children’s Hospital; a new development in the Faith Hedgepeth murder case; a juvenile suspect is in custody after a stabbing in Carrboro; multiple candidates file to run for local office; Carrboro discusses a proposal to turn East Weaver Street into a bike-and-pedestrian mall; UNC wins the Capital One Cup as the top-performing program in women’s sports; a former Tar Heel tennis star reaches the Wimbledon men’s doubles final; a pair of ex-Tar Heels sign pro contracts; and 13 Diamond Heels earn All-ACC academic 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 death toll rises to six from Tropical Depression Chantal, and Mebane temporarily closes businesses amidst a water shortage. Also: Hillsborough lifts its boil-water notice but urges residents to restrict their water use; Orange County opens a Recovery Assistance Center in Carrboro; businesses at Chapel Hill’s Eastgate Crossing begin picking up from devastating damage; economic leaders urge residents to support local businesses; and local residents organize volunteer efforts to help with recovery.

Also: Gov. Josh Stein vetoes multiple bills; UNC gets high honors for being a top-value school; a local musician gets a national award for promoting diversity and inclusion in country music; 41 Tar Heel lacrosse stars earn academic honors; Carolina football gears up for 2025; and a UNC softball star earns top honors in her summer league.

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: our community continues picking up after the devastation of Tropical Depression Chantal over the weekend. Orange County is still under a state of emergency, the water systems are still damaged in Mebane and Hillsborough, and five deaths have been confirmed around the area, with officials still searching for a missing boater on Jordan Lake. But recovery is also underway, with some businesses and offices reopening and numerous volunteer cleanup efforts getting off the ground.

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: recovery continues from Tropical Depression Chantal, which shattered rainfall records Sunday night. All of Hillsborough is under a boil-water advisory after the Eno River crested at record-breaking levels; two individuals are confirmed dead with two more still missing; dozens of residents had to be rescued and dozens more were displaced from their homes, with a shelter now open at Smith Middle School; and town and county government agencies were affected as well – most notably in Carrboro, where a flood wrecked five of the town’s seven solid waste trucks.

Also in the news: a vehicle collision in Chapel Hill that sent two drivers to the hospital; a shooting in Hillsborough that injured one individual; an appeal from Union Grove Farm (formerly Maple View) as they continue trying to get approval for an outdoor performance space; four vetoes from Gov. Josh Stein on anti-transgender and anti-DEI bills; and academic honors for 11 Tar Heel tennis stars, led by ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year Reese Brantmeier.

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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