The Morning News (This Morning with Aaron Keck)

In today’s news: a federal judge rules that Allison Riggs is the rightful winner of last November’s State Supreme Court election. Also: Orange County Manager Travis Myren and Carrboro Town Manager Patrice Toney deliver their respective budget proposals for next year; Hillsborough asks for public input on downtown parking; UNC economists raise concerns about the U.S. economy; a local music legend becomes a Hall of Famer; Tar Heel baseball gears up for a midweek game; Carolina women’s golf opens NCAA regional play; and a UNC track star gets a national honor (again).

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: Durham Tech expands in Orange County, and UNC men’s and women’s lacrosse get their NCAA tournament seeds. Also: a bevy of local government meetings; a new restaurant in Hillsborough; a big honor for a local teacher; a summertime warning from local heat experts; an organization for the study of historical swordfighting; big wins for UNC women’s tennis; troubling news from UNC basketball; and a milestone win for a Tar Heel track star.

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 fills in for Aaron with the morning news. Included in today’s news: The Community Resource Court celebrates an anniversary; Chapel Hill Police make an arrest in a shooting from Wednesday morning; several local fire departments respond to a housefire that sent two people to the hospital; the first candidate declares for the 2025 Chapel Hill Town Council race, and more. In sports, men’s lacrosse and women’s tennis play in the post-season, baseball rests for exams, and more.

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In today’s news: a Chatham County 911 operator helps deliver a baby over the phone, and Zayden High reportedly returns to UNC basketball. Also: Orange County Commissioners discuss public school funding; state lawmakers advance an anti-diversity bill; the State Court of Appeals signs off on a bill that strips power from the governor’s office; Durham Tech names its spring commencement speaker; UNC baseball gets another win; Tar Heel basketball star Seth Trimble shares his offseason plans; and Bill Belichick spars with CBS News.

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In today’s news: local nonprofit EmPOWERment, Inc. cuts the ribbon on the PEACH Apartments in Pine Knolls, and UNC student demonstrators mark the one-year anniversary of last year’s contentious encampment against the war in Gaza. Also: state lawmakers advance a bill to require more cooperation with ICE; Tar Heel baseball gets a win as they approach the end of the regular season; UNC football lands another incoming transfer; the Carolina Hurricanes move on in the Stanley Cup playoffs; and numerous Tar Heel athletes earn individual honors for their work both on the field and 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: the U.S. government restores all UNC student visas, and Chapel Hill signs off on affordable senior housing. Also: the Carolina Blood Drive returns this week to campus; local school boards present their budget requests to Orange County Commissioners; local teachers plan a “walk-in” for public school funding; Chatham County residents have concerns about their future water bills; Carolina baseball moves up in the national rankings; UNC men’s golf comes up just short of an ACC title; Tar Heel women’s tennis gets a 5 seed in the NCAA tourney; football players sign contracts; basketball players earn classroom honors; the Carolina Hurricanes go for a playoff series win; and UNC athletes are honored at the annual RAMMY Awards.

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: five UNC international students (out of six) have their visas restored, and UNC hosts a Climate Change Symposium. Also: UNC names the next dean of the School of Education; Gov. Josh Stein announces federal hurricane relief funds, but presses for more; local school districts look ahead to difficult budget talks; Pittsboro works to improve a downtown park; a Pittsboro business deals with a break-in; Tar Heel women’s lacrosse wins the ACC title; UNC men’s lacrosse, baseball, softball, men’s golf and track all get weekend wins; numerous Tar Heel football stars sign pro contracts; and the revolving door of the transfer portal continues to spin in football and basketball.

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 CHCCS school board searches for a new superintendent, and Omarion Hampton is drafted by the LA Chargers. Also: federal funding is restored for a UNC-based weather center, after media coverage sparks an outcry; Carrboro looks ahead to several big events in the coming days; numerous local residents get big honors; UNC women’s lacrosse gears up for the ACC semifinal; UNC baseball gears up for a weekend series at Pitt; a Tar Heel track star has a big day in Philly; the transfer portal door continues revolving for Carolina football; and a UNC tennis star wins ACC Player of the 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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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.

In today’s news: federal funding cuts jeopardize a water/sewer project that Hillsborough officials say is necessary to support growth. Also: a three-judge panel strikes down a GOP law stripping appointment power from Gov. Josh Stein; the Trump administration gets involved in a Chatham County zoning dispute; Democrats and Republicans reach an agreement over a challenge to a 2023 election bill; Chatham County officials respond to resident concerns about last year’s water system merger with Sanford; and Durham Tech gets a $1.5 million donation to support the arts. In sports: UNC basketball star Drake Powell declares for the NBA Draft; the Tar Heels get another non-conference opponent for the upcoming season; Carolina women’s lacrosse opens the ACC tournament with a win; UNC’s Omarion Hampton gears up for tonight’s NFL Draft; the Carolina football team looks ahead to next year’s trip to Ireland; the UNC women’s golf team earns a 3 seed in this year’s NCAA tournament; and the Tar Heel softball team gets an easy win.

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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.

In today’s news: town and county leaders tackle tough budget talks, and UNC football announces a trip to Ireland in 2026. Also: the CEO of UNC Health announces he’s stepping down; federal judges weigh in on North Carolina’s contested State Supreme Court election; North Carolina Governor Josh Stein enjoys a high approval rating (or a low disapproval rating, more accurately); the Chapel Hill Town Council gets a proposal for affordable senior housing; Orange County gets a new fire marshal; UNC’s theater department gets a $2 million donation; a UNC student receives a major national honor; a Tar Heel football player returns to the transfer portal; UNC baseball hosts a Home Run Derby; Carolina women’s lacrosse opens the ACC tournament; a Tar Heel football player gets rejected in court; and the Carolina Hurricanes get another playoff win.

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