In today’s news: Eastgate Crossing businesses start reopening after Chantal, and UNC gears up for the start of a new school year. Also: River Park reopens in Hillsborough after last month’s storm; Lee Roberts reflects on his first full year as permanent UNC chancellor; Hillsborough officials warn residents about a new email scam; a Tar Heel football star suffers a medical setback; UNC lacrosse stars earn gold at the World Games; Carolina baseball promotes a pair of coaches; and sports expert David Glenn explains why you shouldn’t set your expectations too high for Tar Heel football this season.

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This week, Tom and Aaron take a break from national politics to discuss this year’s Chapel Hill election – a rather subdued one, with only six Town Council candidates and no major differences between them. (But how long will the quiet last? The last time a local election was this un-contentious was in 2013, and just two years later Chapel Hill saw its most intense campaign in a generation.)

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Every other Monday, Aaron is joined at 8:30 a.m. by Tom Jensen, the director of Public Policy Polling, for a longstanding regular segment called “What We’re Thinking,” looking at recent survey numbers and discussing what they tell us about American public opinion – election-related and otherwise.

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Trending today: Victor, Aaron, and special guest Michael Koh consider which individual athletes outpace their teams in Instagram followers. (Though in the end, it’s all just an excuse to rag on the Tampa Bay Rays. As well it should be.)

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In today’s news: new Chapel Hill town manager Ted Voorhees officially takes over the position, and Stoney River Steakhouse finally reopens in University Place after a month-plus-long closure following Tropical Depression Chantal. Also: the I-40 widening project continues in Orange County this week; Gov. Josh Stein announces trail-development projects in Orange and Chatham Counties; U.S. House Rep. Valerie Foushee says she’s no longer accepting campaign donations from the pro-Israel group AIPAC; digital IDs are off the table as voter IDs in North Carolina (for now); UNC women’s basketball lands a national top-five recruit; and Bill Belichick praises his strength & conditioning coach Moses Cabrera as UNC football gears up for the 2025 season.

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The ArtsCenter Gallery Manager Caroline Haller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 7. She discussed “The Folding Fan Club: Centuries of Collecting,” an exhibition dedicated to showcasing the art of collecting folding fans throughout the centuries.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a Type 1 State Disaster Declaration for eight counties affected by flooding from Tropical Depression Chantal. Orange County Sheriff’s Office seeks help identifying alleged construction thieves; we hear from Lee Roberts on tenure at UNC; Emily Sutton of the Haw River Assembly talks about an upcoming free screening at the Varsity Theatre, and more. In sports, Tar Heel football players get pre-season honors, soccer tickets go on sale, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear about the challenges of flood insurance for Eastgate tenants; Tom Jensen weighs in on the impact of Roy Cooper in a senate race, and more. In sports, UNC Women’s Basketball Coach Courtney Banghart talks about an upcoming exhibition matchup against South Carolina that will take place in Atlanta and be open to the public, members of the Men’s Lacrosse team are added to team USA, and more.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn of a missing person police are asking for help locating. We also hear what local leaders are thinking about the future of Camelot Village. Businesses and residents affected by the storm in Orange County are now eligible to apply for disaster loans. We learn more about the upcoming Carolina Performing Arts season, and more. In sports, David Glenn talks about the future of the ACC as seen at the ACC Kickoff in Charlotte last week.

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This week Tom speaks with Andrew Stuckey, filling in for Aaron Keck. They discuss Roy Cooper’s announced run for U.S. Senate, why he may be an ideal candidate, and other trends for North Carolina and the nation.

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.

Every other Monday, Aaron is joined at 8:30 a.m. by Tom Jensen, the director of Public Policy Polling, for a longstanding regular segment called “What We’re Thinking,” looking at recent survey numbers and discussing what they tell us about American public opinion – election-related and otherwise.

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97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear from Hillsborough Town Commissioner Matt Hughes on North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson’s visit to Hillsborough. We hear a story on the planning and execution of this year’s UPROAR Public Arts Festival. In sports, Bill Belichick speaks at the ACC Kickoff event in Charlotte, and more.

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