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.

In today’s news: the Orange County School Board considers a resolution supporting immigrant students and families. Also: a GoTriangle bus gets into an accident near downtown Chapel Hill; CHCCS superintendent Nyah Hamlett explains why she’s stepping down; UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts addresses threats to federal research funding; a temporary loss for Republican Jefferson Griffin in his bid to throw out 60,000 votes from last year’s State Supreme Court election; UNC system president Peter Hans sanctions the UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees for leaving their lane on athletics; UNC men’s and women’s basketball eke out narrow wins; UNC men’s and women’s lacrosse open their seasons in style; and a trio of Tar Heel baseball stars earn preseason honors.

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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: housing concerns in Chapel Hill, both for UNC students and manufactured-home residents. Also: murder charges for the 14-year-old who allegedly shot at a trooper in Chapel Hill last month; a diversity requirement goes away at UNC; a local business takes a stand against Donald Trump; and Tar Heel athletics gears up for a busy weekend – including a pivotal game for men’s basketball and season openers for men’s lacrosse, women’s lacrosse, and softball.

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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: as protestors gather in Raleigh, local government and university officials make plans to address potential federal funding freezes. Also: voting rights advocates defend military votes against Jefferson Griffin’s legal challenge; the CHCCS school board gets set to meet for the first time since superintendent Nyah Hamlett announced her impending resignation; the Durham school board continues discussing a budget shortfall; influenza cases spike across North Carolina; UNC women’s basketball enjoys a brief schedule break; Carolina athletics posts good revenue numbers from 2023-24; and 97.9 The Hill’s Michael Koh previews the upcoming Tar Heel baseball season, with high expectations for a team that went to Omaha last year.

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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: CHCCS superintendent Nyah Hamlett announces she’s stepping down at the end of the school year. Also: Orange County Animal Services reports another positive rabies test; local faith-based organizations shut down or furlough staff over Donald Trump’s refugee cuts; another development in the legal battle over last year’s State Supreme Court election; the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office aids the hurricane recovery effort; the finish line draws closer for Med Deli’s reopening; local officials tackle “low-barrier housing”; UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis says he’s planning to hire additional staff to navigate the NIL world; and individual and team honors come in for numerous Tar Heel athletes.

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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: we visit a Waynesville family recovering from Hurricane Helene, as Gov. Josh Stein asks for $1 billion in state relief funds. Also: budget concerns for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools; a new member of the UNC Board of Trustees; a farewell to an influential UNC professor; a Grammy for a local hip-hop star; a week off for UNC men’s basketball; and individual honors for several Tar Heel athletes, including one who just ran the third-fastest indoor mile of all time.

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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: UNC women’s basketball gets a signature road win, while the Tar Heel men gear up for Duke. Also: Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson criticizes the uncertainty surrounding Donald Trump’s attempt to freeze federal funds; Pittsboro officials clash before approving a development proposal; and multiple UNC athletes earn individual honors – led by Kate Faasse, first Tar Heel in 11 years to win the Honda Sport Award as the nation’s top women’s soccer player.

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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: Durham police arrest two teens for a Chapel Hill shooting incident, and the Occoneechee Speedway Trail is added to a state park. Also: Chatham County officials warn about a new phone scam; Wegmans recalls chicken nuggets; state officials raise alarms about a heightened wildfire risk; local officials react to Donald Trump’s attempt to freeze federal funding; a local pollster says Trump’s approval rating is weaker than it looks; and UNC women’s basketball gears up for tonight’s top-20 battle at Cal.

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