The Morning News (This Morning with Aaron Keck)

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.

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck, and presents the morning news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear a story on how new policies from the Trump administration have put a chill research funding at UNC. We hear from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee on the opening of the Drakeford Library Complex. In sports, UNC Men’s Basketball made it four in a row with a road win at Florida State, and more.

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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: a rundown of closures and delays after Wednesday’s snow, and a deep dive into UNC’s unsung statkeepers. Also: a return to normal for Chapel Hill next week; a public-records lawsuit against UNC; another move in the legal fight over a State Supreme Court seat; another road win for Tar Heel women’s basketball; and a look ahead at another busy weekend in UNC sports.

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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: treacherous road conditions – and lots of closures and delays – after Wednesday’s winter storm. Also: a bail bondsman lands in hot water for trying to impersonate a Chapel Hill police officer; a plea for peace from local residents affected by the Israel-Palestine conflict; a ribbon-cutting to open a new downtown Chapel Hill business; and a big win for UNC men’s basketball over NC State, in front of a raucous student crowd that got in free amidst the winter weather.

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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: the Triangle is under a winter weather advisory, with 1-2 inches of snow expected this afternoon. Aaron runs down the list of closures, cancellations, and delays, and gets the full forecast from a National Weather Service meteorologist. Also: Chapel Hill police search for a missing woman; Carrboro gets ready to cut the ribbon on their new library building; UNC men’s basketball gears up to host NC State tonight; UNC baseball gets another win; and numerous Tar Heel athletes earn individual honors – including national recognition for a women’s basketball star.

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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: the Triangle is under a winter storm watch, with 1-2 inches of snow (and maybe some ice) expected Wednesday. Also: an innovative new class at UNC tries to address a nationwide nursing shortage; Mebane signs off on a big housing development with bike/ped connectivity to Hillsborough; UNC basketball star Reniya Kelly earns ACC Player of the Week honors; the Tar Heel women’s basketball, women’s lacrosse, and men’s lacrosse all rise in the national rankings; and Carolina men’s basketball preps for NC State.

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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: the Hillsborough town board takes action to address a neighborly dispute over vultures. Also: Pittsboro officials seek to manage growth downtown; a surplus (but also a looming shortfall) for North Carolina state government; hundreds of petitions against five juveniles in Durham; the latest on an FBI investigation in Chatham County; a new student body president at UNC; a Grammy for a local documentarian; and big wins for UNC men’s basketball, women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s lacrosse, women’s lacrosse, wrestling, and gymnastics. (It was a pretty good weekend.)

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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: a big affordable-housing announcement in Chapel Hill, and a resolution against ICE from Orange County Schools. Also: Trump-related layoffs in the Triangle; another year without tuition hikes at UNC; two separate arrests for child sexual exploitation; the return of Orange County’s Uproar Art Festival; a narrow win for UNC women’s basketball; a perfect game for a Tar Heel softball star (the second in her career!); comments from Scott Forbes ahead of today’s season opener for UNC baseball; and a spot in the Hall of Fame for a legendary Tar Heel coach.

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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: with Trump’s approval rating starting to dip, local experts discuss the best way to move the dial in one-on-one conversations. Also: a big donation for UNC; action on a pair of bills in Raleigh; good and bad news from health experts on this year’s flu season; a trio of new hires in Orange County government; an upcoming ceremony to unveil a new historical marker; a national honor for the town of Carrboro; a wild win for UNC softball; Tar Heel women’s basketball returns home after a successful road trip; and the ACC takes a stand in favor of diversity and inclusion.

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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: a new initiative to help UNC students facing food insecurity, and extra help for residents facing homelessness in the cold winter. Also: new housing proposals in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, individual honors for a bunch of Tar Heel athletes, and the first press conference for new UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi.

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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: an Orange County Schools resolution supporting immigrants against ICE, and pushback against NIH cuts to university research. Also: a missing boy in Chapel Hill; a call from UNC students for university leaders to take a stand against ICE; a date for the reopening of I-40 on the NC/Tennessee border; a new separation-of-powers clash between Gov. Josh Stein and Republican state lawmakers; the return of “Fort Bragg,” with a different namesake; an event for rising kindergarteners at Orange County Schools; another bad loss for UNC men’s basketball; and a bump in the polls for the UNC women.

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