Saturday, December 20, head to Hillsborough for the annual Solstice Lantern Walk along the Eno River, starting at sunset with lots of handmade lanterns. You’re invited to make your own and join the fun!

Get more info and register at HillsboroughArtsCouncil.org.

Aaron welcomes Heather Tatreau and Iva Beveridge from the Hillsborough Arts Council to discuss the lantern walk and what makes it so popular – and what you need to know if you want to participate (or just watch).

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In today’s news: the Triangle remains under a Winter Weather Advisory, with icy roads lingering after Monday’s snowfall. Also: Aaron runs down the list of weather-related closures, cancellations and delays; a longtime local elected official says he’s stepping down next year; Orange County Commissioners consider an incentives package to bring the French manufacturer CITEL to Hillsborough; and education advocates weigh in after North Carolina’s controversial Opportunity Scholarship program hits a milestone. And in sports: Courtney Banghart weighs in after a mixed week for Tar Heel women’s basketball, and Tar Heel football and tennis stars earn individual honors.

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Thursday through Sunday, December 11-14, head to Chapel Hill High School for their fall musical, “Annie!” A cast and crew of 70 students is staging one of the most beloved shows of all time, with some of Broadway’s most famous songs.

“Annie” is on stage at Chapel Hill High at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, followed by a 3 p.m. matinee Sunday afternoon. Click here to buy tickets in advance.

Aaron chats with CHHS theater director Thomas Drago, who’s producing this year’s musical.

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Trending today: a massive study of neophobia (fear of new things) in birds, with some highly interesting findings. You can come up with easy explanations if you think about it: migratory birds tend to be more neophobic, for instance, perhaps as a way to keep them on track when they’re traveling long distances.

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: schools are closed across the Triangle as a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect with anticipated snow. Also: local officials respond to last month’s immigration crackdown; Hillsborough gets federal funding to update their water treatment plant; multiple elected boards have meetings scheduled tonight (weather permitting); a Chapel Hill restaurant announces its closing date; and UNC’s mental health services teams turn up their efforts for finals week. And in sports: big wins for UNC men’s and women’s basketball; a season-ending loss for Tar Heel volleyball; another transfer announcement in Carolina football; and big honors for Tar Heel athletes in track and soccer.

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Holiday season is making Brad feel childlike. What’s a date-night idea that’ll make you feel like a kid again? Aaron suggests a holiday parade, while Brad suggests whacking each other with cardboard tubes – which you can do in Carrboro next weekend.

Are you looking for romantic date-night ideas in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the greater Triangle community? Memorable restaurants, cultural experiences, special events, great places to get outdoors? Every Friday morning at 8:30, Aaron Keck and his husband Brad Bednar go on 97.9 The Hill and offer their recommendations during “Date Night” on This Morning with Aaron Keck. Click here to listen back to all their past segments – and tune in to This Morning every Friday at 8:30 to hear “Date Night” live on the air.

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Trending today: the 1907 voyage of USS Albatross, a research vessel that collected 80,000 different species of sea life – and whose work is still relevant today, because they preserved the specimens in rum rather than formaldehyde and that turned out to be a far better preservative. (Though Aaron wonders about the inevitable stories about the fish that got away.)

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This Saturday, December 6, head to the Sancar Turkish Cultural and Community Center for a fun-filled day of creativity, shopping and community at the Sancar Second Annual Craft Fair! The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with handmade gifts and artisan products plus “Sancar Treasures” for sale.

Visit Sancar.org to learn more about the fair.

Aaron welcomes Fevzi Yalin and Refika Yousefi from the Sancar Center to discuss Saturday’s Craft Fair – and the ongoing work of the Sancar Center in general.

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In today’s news: the Triangle is under a Winter Weather Advisory, with multiple school closings and delays across the area. Also: newly elected officials take their oaths of office in Chapel Hill and Carrboro; the filing process continues for candidates in the 2026 midterm; a judge blocks Gov. Josh Stein’s effort to reduce Medicaid payouts amidst the ongoing state budget impasse; Chapel Hill and Carrboro gear up for this year’s Holiday Parade; UNC women’s basketball falls at Texas in the ACC-SEC Challenge; Carolina volleyball gets a win in the first round of the NCAA tournament; and UNC football loses a star to the transfer portal – but gains 39 highly-touted incoming freshmen.

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This week in history: Walt Disney is born, Rosa Parks takes a seat for justice, and a chimpanzee blazes a trail to space.

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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