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The Morning News (This Morning with Aaron Keck)

The Morning News (This Morning with Aaron Keck)

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The Morning News: Michael Malone to UNC

Apr 7, 202610 min

The Morning News: State Senator Jonah Garson, Chapel Hill Shooting, and Hugging Cows

Apr 6, 202611 min

The Morning News: Graig Meyer, Leandro, Carrburritos, and Chapel Hill Fireworks (Or Not)

In today's news: the State Supreme Court sides with Republicans and ends the 30-year-old Leandro case over school funding. The post The Morning News: Graig Meyer, Leandro, Carrburritos, and Chapel Hill Fireworks (Or Not) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Apr 3, 20268 min

The Morning News: Homestead Gardens, DC Dysfunction, and Lanie Grant

In today's news: local officials break ground on Homestead Gardens, a new affordable housing development in Chapel Hill. The post The Morning News: Homestead Gardens, DC Dysfunction, and Lanie Grant appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Apr 2, 20268 min

The Morning News: Solar Panels at TABLE, Graig Meyer Steps Down, Data Centers Come to Counties

In today's news: a UNC student group helps install cost-saving solar panels at TABLE, and Graig Meyer leaves the State Senate. The post The Morning News: Solar Panels at TABLE, Graig Meyer Steps Down, Data Centers Come to Counties appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Apr 1, 202610 min

The Morning News: ‘Genuine American Hero’

In today's news: local musician Joseph Terrell goes viral with an anti-ICE protest song that took off on social media. The post The Morning News: ‘Genuine American Hero’ appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Mar 31, 20269 min

The Morning News: No Kings, No Outdoor Burning, No Twitter, and No More UNC Basketball

In today's news: thousands of local residents gather for a massive "No Kings" march and rally in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. The post The Morning News: No Kings, No Outdoor Burning, No Twitter, and No More UNC Basketball appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Mar 30, 202610 min

The Morning News: Sweet 16 Basketball, Board of Trustees Meeting, Downtown Pittsboro

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. The post The Morning News: Sweet 16 Basketball, Board of Trustees Meeting, Downtown Pittsboro appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Mar 27, 202610 min

The Morning News: Hubert’s Future, Orange County Recreation, Buc-ee’s

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. The post The Morning News: Hubert’s Future, Orange County Recreation, Buc-ee’s appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Mar 23, 202610 min

The Morning News: Men’s Basketball Collapse, Women’s Basketball Hosts, Local Climate Action

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. The post The Morning News: Men’s Basketball Collapse, Women’s Basketball Hosts, Local Climate Action appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Mar 20, 202613 min

The Morning News: Growth in Mebane, Art For Social Change, and NCAA Round One

In today's news: the NCAA tourney begins for UNC men's basketball, and local elected officials plan for future growth in Mebane. The post The Morning News: Growth in Mebane, Art For Social Change, and NCAA Round One appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Mar 19, 20269 min

The Morning News: Dean Dome Debate, VinFast, and VCU

In today's news: the debate continues over the future of the Smith Center, and VinFast downgrades its Chatham County plans. The post The Morning News: Dean Dome Debate, VinFast, and VCU appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Mar 18, 20268 min

The Morning News: Measles, Data Centers, Fossil Fuels, and Gunshots

In today's news: health officials promote vaccines amid a spike in measles cases, and Chapel Hill police investigate gunfire downtown. The post The Morning News: Measles, Data Centers, Fossil Fuels, and Gunshots appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Mar 17, 20269 min

The Morning News: Severe Weather, Primary Recount, and March Madness

In today's news: the Triangle is expecting a major spring storm this afternoon, with extremely high winds the biggest threat. The post The Morning News: Severe Weather, Primary Recount, and March Madness appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Mar 16, 202615 min

The Morning News: Eats2Seats, South Creek, and a UNC Basketball Loss

In today's news: Carolina men's basketball stages a rally but falls to Clemson in the ACC tournament quarterfinals. The post The Morning News: Eats2Seats, South Creek, and a UNC Basketball Loss appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Mar 13, 20269 min

The Morning News: Graig Meyer and the ACC Quarterfinals

In today's news: Graig Meyer discusses his decision to leave the State Senate, and UNC gears up for their ACC quarterfinal against Clemson. The post The Morning News: Graig Meyer and the ACC Quarterfinals appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Mar 12, 202611 min

The Morning News: Local Reactions to the War in Iran

In today's news: local residents react to the war in Iran, from Iranian Americans to UNC scholars who specialize in the field. The post The Morning News: Local Reactions to the War in Iran appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Mar 11, 202613 min

The Morning News: Graig Meyer Leaving the State Senate

In today's news: State Sen. Graig Meyer announces he's stepping down on March 31, to take over as head of the NC Justice Center. The post The Morning News: Graig Meyer Leaving the State Senate appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Mar 10, 202612 min

The Morning News: Hillsborough Murder, Protest for Science, and March Madness

In today's news: a Hillsborough man has been charged with killing 54-year-old Paula Floyd, and residents "stand up for science" at UNC. The post The Morning News: Hillsborough Murder, Protest for Science, and March Madness appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Mar 9, 202613 min

The Morning News: Primary Election, High-Speed Chase, Rabid Raccoon, Water Line Break, and March Madness

In today's news: a high-speed chase in Orange County, a rabid raccoon in Chapel Hill, and a water line break in Carrboro. The post The Morning News: Primary Election, High-Speed Chase, Rabid Raccoon, Water Line Break, and March Madness appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Mar 6, 202610 min

The Morning News: Allam Concedes, School Board Winners Celebrate, Renegade Democrats Lose

In today's news: Nida Allam concedes to Valerie Foushee after their Congressional primary, and UNC narrows its options for a basketball arena. The post The Morning News: Allam Concedes, School Board Winners Celebrate, Renegade Democrats Lose appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Mar 5, 202612 min

The Morning News: 2026 Midterm Primary Results and UNC Basketball

The 2026 midterm primary is over, with a win for U.S. House Rep. Valerie Foushee; and UNC basketball gets an important win over Clemson. The post The Morning News: 2026 Midterm Primary Results and UNC Basketball appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Mar 4, 20269 min

The Morning News: Primary Election Day, I-40 Chase, Extraordinary Thrift Store, and Seth Trimble

In today's news: North Carolina voters head to the polls for the 2026 midterm primary, with several key races on your ballot in Orange County. The post The Morning News: Primary Election Day, I-40 Chase, Extraordinary Thrift Store, and Seth Trimble appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Mar 3, 202612 min

The Morning News: No Secret Faculty Recording at UNC, High Early Voting Turnout, Big Tar Heel Wins

In today's news: UNC chancellor Lee Roberts says the university is scrapping a policy that would have allowed secret recording of faculty. The post The Morning News: No Secret Faculty Recording at UNC, High Early Voting Turnout, Big Tar Heel Wins appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Mar 2, 202611 min

The Morning News: Old Dean Dome Vs. Carolina North

In today's news: the latest on the campus debate over where to site UNC men's basketball: the current Dean Dome, or a new arena? The post The Morning News: Old Dean Dome Vs. Carolina North appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Feb 27, 202613 min

The Morning News: World Record CPR Training, Barnes & Noble in Chapel Hill

In today's news: a world-record attempt comes up short, but still provides CPR training to 20,000 North Carolinians. The post The Morning News: World Record CPR Training, Barnes & Noble in Chapel Hill appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Feb 26, 20269 min

The Morning News: Bike/Ped Safety, ‘Academic Freedom,’ Early Voting, and Gymnastics

In today's news: Chapel Hill gets a setback in plans for bike/ped safety on Estes Drive, and UNC leaders try to define "academic freedom." The post The Morning News: Bike/Ped Safety, ‘Academic Freedom,’ Early Voting, and Gymnastics appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Feb 25, 202612 min

The Morning News: Early Voting Goes On, Seth Trimble Goes Off

In today's news: early voting continues in this year's midterm primary, and Seth Trimble puts up 30 points in UNC's win over Louisville. The post The Morning News: Early Voting Goes On, Seth Trimble Goes Off appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Feb 24, 20269 min

The Morning News: Black-Owned Businesses, Budgets, Break-Ins, Blazes, Basketball, and Baseball

In today's news: local leaders support Black-owned businesses, and Chapel Hill police report a string of vehicle break-ins. The post The Morning News: Black-Owned Businesses, Budgets, Break-Ins, Blazes, Basketball, and Baseball appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Feb 23, 20269 min

The Morning News: New Carrboro Elementary, Local Stores Reopening, UNC Women’s Basketball

In today's news: CHCCS moves ahead on a new Carrboro Elementary building, and UNC women's basketball gets an overtime win over Virginia Tech. The post The Morning News: New Carrboro Elementary, Local Stores Reopening, UNC Women’s Basketball appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Feb 20, 20268 min

The Morning News: Carrboro ‘Pauses’ E Weaver Shutdown, CHCCS Talks School Closures, Violent Crime Drops in Durham

In today's news: the Carrboro Town Council delays a plan to try converting East Weaver Street into a pedestrian mall. The post The Morning News: Carrboro ‘Pauses’ E Weaver Shutdown, CHCCS Talks School Closures, Violent Crime Drops in Durham appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Feb 19, 20267 min

The Morning News: Academic Freedom, Early Voting, and UNC Basketball’s Big Loss

In today's news: advocates for academic freedom object to new policies at UNC, and Tar Heel basketball gets blown out by NC State. The post The Morning News: Academic Freedom, Early Voting, and UNC Basketball’s Big Loss appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Feb 18, 20269 min

The Morning News: Chapel Hill Grants, Early Voting, and Henri Veesaar

In today's news: Chapel Hill gets $3 million in federal funds, and UNC basketball gears up for NC State - with or without Henri Veesaar. The post The Morning News: Chapel Hill Grants, Early Voting, and Henri Veesaar appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Feb 17, 20265 min

The Morning News: Flock Cameras, Lawsuit Dismissals, Early Voting, and UNC Basketball

In today's news: Pittsboro residents oppose license-plate cameras, and a judge dismisses Carrboro's climate-change suit against Duke Energy. The post The Morning News: Flock Cameras, Lawsuit Dismissals, Early Voting, and UNC Basketball appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Feb 16, 20268 min

The Morning News: Early Voting, Measles in Chapel Hill, Caleb Wilson Injury, Courtney Banghart’s Big Win

In today's news: early voting in North Carolina, a case of measles in Orange County, and a fractured wrist for Caleb Wilson. The post The Morning News: Early Voting, Measles in Chapel Hill, Caleb Wilson Injury, Courtney Banghart’s Big Win appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Feb 13, 20268 min

The Morning News: CHCCS School Closures, Chatham Data Center Moratorium, and Caleb Wilson

In today's news: CHCCS officials weigh closing elementary schools, and Chatham County imposes a moratorium on new AI data centers. The post The Morning News: CHCCS School Closures, Chatham Data Center Moratorium, and Caleb Wilson appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Feb 12, 20267 min

The Morning News: AI Data Centers, GOP Power Grabs, Literary Hall of Famers, and a Tar Heel Loss

In today's news: Chatham residents push back against new AI data centers, and UNC men's basketball takes a rough loss at Miami. The post The Morning News: AI Data Centers, GOP Power Grabs, Literary Hall of Famers, and a Tar Heel Loss appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Feb 11, 20267 min

The Morning News: Weaver Street Pedestrian Mall, UNC-Miami Preview

In today's news: Carrboro moves ahead on plans to convert a block of East Weaver Street into a pedestrian mall. The post The Morning News: Weaver Street Pedestrian Mall, UNC-Miami Preview appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Feb 10, 20265 min

The Morning News: Seth Trimble Beats Duke

In today's news: an unforgettable Seth Trimble buzzer-beater gives UNC men's basketball an epic win over Duke. The post The Morning News: Seth Trimble Beats Duke appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Feb 9, 202613 min

The Morning News: Carolina-Duke Preview, Bicyclist Struck, Rosemary St Closure, UNC Women’s Basketball

In today's news: everybody's getting ready for Carolina-Duke, Saturday night in the Smith Center with ESPN College GameDay on hand. The post The Morning News: Carolina-Duke Preview, Bicyclist Struck, Rosemary St Closure, UNC Women’s Basketball appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Feb 6, 20268 min

The Morning News: School Delays and Hoover the Cat

In today's news: school delays from another round of ice, and a beloved cat's incredible journey from the coast to Chapel Hill and back. The post The Morning News: School Delays and Hoover the Cat appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Feb 5, 20266 min

The Morning News: More Winter Weather?

In today's news: we have a couple lingering closures from Saturday's snow, but another (smaller) round of winter weather may be on the way. The post The Morning News: More Winter Weather? appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Feb 4, 202611 min

The Morning News: More Winter Closures, Chapel Hill’s LUMO, and UNC Basketball

In today's news: another day of school closures, and a pair of closer-than-they-should-have-been wins for UNC men's and women's basketball. The post The Morning News: More Winter Closures, Chapel Hill’s LUMO, and UNC Basketball appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Feb 3, 202611 min

The Morning News: Winter Storm Gianna, Woods-Clark Trial, Minneapolis, and UNC Basketball

In today's news: Winter Storm Gianna drops 5 inches of snow on the Triangle, leading to widespread closures and delays this morning. The post The Morning News: Winter Storm Gianna, Woods-Clark Trial, Minneapolis, and UNC Basketball appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Feb 2, 202611 min

The Morning News: Another Winter Storm, Woods-Clark Murder Trial Verdict

In today's news: meteorologists are predicting 4-8 inches of snow in the Triangle this weekend, along with extremely cold temperatures. The post The Morning News: Another Winter Storm, Woods-Clark Murder Trial Verdict appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Jan 30, 202612 min

The Morning News: School Delays, Murder Trial, UNC Center Closures, Chatham Data Centers

In today's news: more school delays and closures from Winter Storm Fern, and the jury continues deliberating in Issiah Ross' murder trial. The post The Morning News: School Delays, Murder Trial, UNC Center Closures, Chatham Data Centers appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Jan 29, 20267 min

The Morning News: More Winter Closures, Monks Walk For Peace

In today's news: more closures and delays after Winter Storm Fern, and memories of last week's Walk For Peace through Chatham County. The post The Morning News: More Winter Closures, Monks Walk For Peace appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Jan 28, 202610 min

The Morning News: Fern’s Aftermath, The Loop Reopens, Hubert Davis

In today's news: another round of post-Fern closures and delays, though the Loop restaurant reopens today after Chantal's flooding. The post The Morning News: Fern’s Aftermath, The Loop Reopens, Hubert Davis appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Jan 27, 202612 min

The Morning News: Recovering from Winter Storm Fern

In today's news: the Triangle avoids a worst-case scenario from Winter Storm Fern, but icy conditions will likely persist for several days. The post The Morning News: Recovering from Winter Storm Fern appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Jan 26, 202613 min

The Morning News: Winter Storm Fern, Woods-Clark Murder Trial, Carolina North, LUMO, and Women’s Basketball

In today's news: Winter Storm Fern approaches, with meteorologists warning that the Triangle will likely get significant ice accumulation. The post The Morning News: Winter Storm Fern, Woods-Clark Murder Trial, Carolina North, LUMO, and Women’s Basketball appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Jan 23, 202613 min