In today’s news: thousands of local residents gather for a massive “No Kings” march and rally in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Also: North Carolina officials issue a statewide ban on outdoor burning, with the risk of wildfires on the rise; Chapel Hill pulls out of X/Twitter and gets high marks on a national ranking; and Orange County officials talk affordable housing. And in sports: Courtney Banghart says she’s optimistic for the future after another Sweet Sixteen run for UNC women’s basketball; Caleb Wilson declares for the NBA Draft; Marcus Paige leaves Chapel Hill for Charlotte; a legendary Tar Heel coach passes away; and the search for a new UNC basketball coach puts a hold on discussions around a new UNC basketball arena.

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Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck reporting today’s news, including a recap of this week’s Board of Trustees meetings at UNC. Pittsboro gathers information from residents about how to further develop downtown; we learn of an arrest from a gunfire incident earlier this month in Chapel Hill, and more. In sports, the UNC Women’s Basketball team prepares to face top ranked UCONN in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament, and more.

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Inside Carolina show host Joey Powell joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Johnson on Wednesday, Mar. 25, to discuss the news of UNC dismissing men’s basketball head coach Hubert Davis after five seasons in charge. Powell shares the local reporting on what led Carolina Athletics to make the move and his perspective on why this move was not entirely reactionary to the Tar Heels’ first round exit in the NCAA Tournament. Then, the pair discuss what comes next and Powell shares why Carolina fans should not expect a quick announcement to be made about Davis’ successor.

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Demonstrations against the Trump administration have been ongoing and building for over a year, and there’s a very big one scheduled for Saturday, March 28: it’s the third round of the nationwide protest called “No Kings.” There are many protests scheduled around the Triangle, including one in Chapel Hill-Carrboro that’s being organized by Indivisible Orange County: attendees will gather at the 140 West Plaza at 3:45 p.m. and march to Carrboro Town Commons for a rally beginning at 5:00. Organizers say they’re expecting at least 5,000 at the rally.

Click here to get more information about Saturday’s rally and sign up in advance.

Aaron chats with Trisha Lester, the founder of Indivisible Orange County.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.

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Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck reporting today’s news: 97.9 The Hill’s Michael Koh recaps the men’s basketball season, and the possible implications of the team’s NCAA Tournament collapse for Head Coach Hubert Davis. We also hear about Orange County’s plans for a future sports recreation facility, check the local government meeting schedule, learn more about the timeline for the Buc-ee’s coming to Mebane, 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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Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck reporting today’s news: the UNC Men’s Basketball team suffers an historic collapse in the round of 64 against VCU. Also: both Carrboro and Orange County took action on climate change during their meetings on Tuesday night; women’s basketball prepares to host Western Illinois in NCAA Tournament action tonight; Hillsborough mourns the loss of former commissioner Ken Chavious, 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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This week in history: Scott and Aaron remember St. Patrick and Mr. Rogers – as well as a dog who became celebrated as a World War I hero. Also: Johnny Appleseed spreads fruit (and liquor) across America; and Great Britain repeals the Stamp Act in 1766 – but the U.S. imposes its own stamp tax later, to help protect migratory birds.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.

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Trending today: filling in for Victor, Michael Koh celebrates our successful efforts to save the American buffalo from extinction. (Which leads to an interesting question: what actually is the most beloved American animal? The bald eagle is the obvious answer, but is it correct?)

Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.

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In today’s news: the NCAA tournament begins for UNC men’s basketball, facing VCU tonight in Greenville. Also: elected officials meet tonight to plan for expected growth in Mebane; Chatham County’s school superintendent announces his impending retirement; Duke University pledges a $200 million investment in the Durham community; a local artist brings political printmaking to the UNC campus; and more postseason honors roll in for Tar Heel basketball star Caleb Wilson.

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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Trending today: a push to breed plants that deliberately draw metals from the earth, to make them easier to extract. (The metals, that is.) Unfortunately that won’t be great for the plants long-term, though – shades of Douglas Adams, Aaron says. (Or is it Terry Pratchett? No, it was Adams the whole time.)

Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air.

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