In today’s news: Chapel Hill police investigate two armed robberies, both involving a trio of assailants. Also: Gov. Josh Stein visits Chapel Hill as recovery continues from Tropical Depression Chantal; local leaders urge residents to help each other in the storm’s aftermath; the filing period ends for this year’s municipal election, with three contested races in Orange County; UNC football is reportedly finalizing a deal to be featured on a Hulu docuseries this season; and Tar Heel field hockey head coach Erin Matson discusses her mental preparation heading into the 2025 season.

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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Brad and Aaron are about to go on vacation in Europe. How can you have a European experience right here in our neck of the woods? Brad recommends a pair of musicals about failed French revolutions, both on stage this weekend, while Aaron recommends a pair of culinary experiences in Carrboro.

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: Aaron follows up on our recent discussion about unfunny comedies with a theory about why they’re so prevalent, courtesy of comedy writer Jesse David Fox – who argues that social media is forcing (or freeing) comedians to explore other goals besides mere laughter, just as photography forced (freed) artists to explore new approaches to art in the 19th century. (Also, Aaron comes real close to making Victor swear on the air.)

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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Aaron welcomes Devin Ceartas of Triangle Mutual Aid, a coalition of residents dedicated to helping their neighbors in times of crisis. They’ve stepped up their efforts in a big way over the last two weeks, offering assistance to folks who have been displaced or otherwise affected by the massive flooding of Tropical Depression Chantal – and they want you to join them in the cause.

Visit TriangleMutualAid.org for more information – and details about what you can do to help.

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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In today’s news: recovery continues from Tropical Depression Chantal, with Gov. Josh Stein visiting Chapel Hill later today. Also: embattled Carrboro High School principal Helena Thomas is reassigned to a new role in the district; North Carolina election officials launch an effort to acquire missing data from 103,000 registered voters; two more candidates file to run for office in Orange County, including one who’s challenging Barbara Foushee for mayor of Carrboro; Chatham County steps up its efforts to protect its farmland by helping farmers pass their land on to their heirs; season 3 of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” (filmed partly at UNC) drops on Amazon; Tar Heel football gears up for the 2025 season, with lots of new arrivals from the transfer portal; and a pair of UNC track stars earn All-America academic honors.

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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For a special edition of 97.9 The Hill WCHL’s Forum on The Hill, Aaron welcomes Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, Delores Bailey of EmPOWERment, Inc., and Aaron Nelson of the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill/Carrboro for an extended discussion of Tropical Depression Chantal: its impact on residents and businesses, what’s being done now to help those affected, and what Chapel Hill can do in the longer term to mitigate the effect of similar storms in the future.

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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This week in history: Disneyland opens to the public, French citizens storm the Bastille, and civil-rights advocate Ida B. Wells is born. Also: American revolutionary leaders decide to add their signatures to the Declaration of Independence; the first man lands on the moon; and we all celebrate National Ice Cream Day. (Isn’t every day National Ice Cream Day?)

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.

Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.

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Trending today: a recap of the MLB All-Star Game, including great defense in the Home Run Derby and a final ‘swing-off’ to determine the winner – and speculation about how other sports may or may not be able to replicate this week’s baseball success. (Michael Koh fills in for Victor.)

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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When we think about ‘misinformation,’ we usually think about phony or misleading news stories. But what about people who take real new stories and use those to spread phony or misleading narratives? Aaron welcomes Duke political scientist Jon Green to discuss a new study he co-wrote, which finds that that’s a pervasive issue as well – and one that’s not easy to combat.

Click here for more information on the study, recently published in the journal Nature Human Behavior.

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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In today’s news: Gov. Josh Stein declares a state of emergency for 13 counties affected by Tropical Depression Chantal. Also: damage estimates continue to roll in from the storm, including $27 million and counting in Chapel Hill alone; Hillsborough allocates $1 million in recovery funds; and North Carolina attorney general Jeff Jackson sues FEMA after officials’ decision to cancel $200 million in BRIC grants to help communities shore up their infrastructure against extreme weather – including $6 million for Hillsborough to fix the specific issue that caused tons of headaches last week.

Also: the Orange County Sheriff’s Office makes a child-porn arrest; UNC police investigate a string of vehicle break-ins; two more individuals file to run for office in Orange County; a group of music students in Durham get a surprise moment in the spotlight; and UNC field hockey coach Erin Matson discusses Bubba Cunningham, who’s entering his last year as athletic director.

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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