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The 6:00 AM News

The 6:00 AM News

Every weekday at 6:00 a.m., 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck reports the daily news of the greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro community, as well as UNC sports and the latest developments from North Carolina state government.

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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.


In today’s news: UNC men’s basketball comes back from 21 down to beat Dayton, and Rev. William Barber resurrects his “Moral Monday” protests in Raleigh. Also: Chapel Hill begins the process of finding a new town manager; Orange County works to make its communications more accessible; indigenous North Carolinians create their own Thanksgiving traditions; and UNC women’s basketball rides Alyssa Ustby and a lockdown defense to win the Battle 4 Atlantis title in the Bahamas.

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The post The Morning News: ‘Truthsgiving,’ Moral Monday, UNC Basketball Comeback appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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.


In today’s news: Chapel Hill mayor Jess Anderson weighs in on outgoing town manager Chris Blue, and UNC football takes a big loss at Boston College. Also: a gun arrest in Hillsborough; a perfect score for Chapel Hill; a buyer for Carrboro’s CommunityWorx thrift shop; wins for UNC men’s and women’s basketball; another day for Tar Heel women’s soccer; a season-ending defeat for Carolina field hockey; and individual honors for Tar Heel athletes in cross country and tennis.

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The post The Morning News: Chris Blue and UNC Football appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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.


In today’s news: A Chapel Hill public art display comes down over controversy, and town manager Chris Blue announces his retirement. Also: a mixed vote on whether to disband nine Chapel Hill advisory boards; two controversial bills pass the General Assembly; a fond farewell to a longtime Chatham County Commissioner; the NCAA tourney gets underway for UNC men’s soccer; Carolina men’s basketball gets ready for a trip to Hawaii; UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham lists big changes coming to the college athletics world; and UNC earns high academic honors across multiple sports.

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The post The Morning News: Chapel Hill Rejects ‘Good Trouble’ appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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.


In today’s news: the General Assembly returns to session with a hurricane-relief-and-also-stripping-more-power-from-the-governor bill. Also: lawmakers advance a bill to fund private school vouchers and require sheriffs to cooperate with ICE; a local pollster says Democrats don’t need a massive overhaul; the Chapel Hill Town Council considers eliminating nine advisory boards; Durham officials free a trapped coyote; a family of UNC alums gets a surprising window into their generational history; and two Tar Heel athletes earn individual honors.

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The post The Morning News: General Assembly Controversy, Chapel Hill Advisory Boards appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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.


In today’s news: Allison Riggs extends her lead on Jefferson Griffin in the race for State Supreme Court, and Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson praises town staff who traveled west to aid in the hurricane relief effort. Also: a preview of tonight’s local government meetings; excitement over a new hotel in Pittsboro; praise (and a major award) for a Tar Heel football star; an NCAA bid for UNC men’s soccer; and a contract extension for a Tar Heel coach.

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The post The Morning News: Counting Votes, Recovering from Helene appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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.


In today’s news: with absentee and provisional ballots still being counted, just 24 votes separate the two candidates for State Supreme Court. Also: the next steps for Orange County’s $300 million school bond referendum; a pair of armed robberies in Chapel Hill; an officer-involved shooting in Durham; more overnight road closures this week on I-40; and big wins for UNC football, basketball, field hockey, women’s soccer, and cross country.

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The post The Morning News: 24 Votes Apart appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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.


In today’s news: local residents help each other fight anxiety after last week’s election – and channel their energy in positive ways. Also: more charges for the man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth in 2012; a milestone in Hurricane Helene relief efforts; a ribbon-cutting for a new business in downtown Chapel Hill; the passing of a local rock music legend; a big day for UNC sports, with three NCAA tournaments and a basketball doubleheader; and a closer look at Amare Campbell, the sophomore linebacker who’s stepped up to anchor the defense for Tar Heel football.

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The post The Morning News: Fighting Post-Election Anxiety, Remembering Reese McHenry appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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.


In today’s news: UNC students speak out in support of the Campus Y, and PORCH opens up its new Community Hub in Carrboro. Also: Person County authorities find the body of a missing Pittsboro woman; Gov. Roy Cooper’s office announces a $1 million program to fund public-school field trips; a Durham insurance magnate pleads guilty on two felony charges; an upcoming “Repair Cafe” in Hillsborough invites you to get help fixing broken items; a local jeweler gets a very big TV spotlight; National Signing Day brings several new Tar Heel basketball stars; four UNC soccer stars earn All-ACC honors; and a Carolina women’s tennis star achieves something no Tar Heel has ever done before.

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The post The Morning News: Defending the Campus Y, Opening PORCH’s Community Hub appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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.


In today’s news: two UNC Trustees step down after winning statewide office on Tuesday, and UNC women’s soccer upsets no. 1 Duke in the ACC semis. Also: officials investigate racist robotexts that went to some UNC students; newly elected state school superintendent Mo Green (a Democrat) praises his Republican predecessor; UNC women’s basketball gets its second straight win, while the Tar Heel men prepare for a top-10 battle at Kansas; and Carolina field hockey gets set for today’s ACC tournament final.

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The post The Morning News: Post-Election BOT Shakeup, UNC Women’s Soccer Upsets Duke appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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.


In today’s news: a deep dive into Orange County’s new Post-Overdose Response Team (PORT), and another ACC tourney win for UNC field hockey. Also: two newly elected county commissioners react after their Election Night wins; four elected boards get set to meet tonight; UNC men’s soccer exits early from their ACC tournament; six Tar Heel women’s soccer stars (and one wrestler) earn All-ACC honors; UNC women’s basketball preps for tonight’s game against UNC-Wilmington; and a Tar Heel wrestler runs into legal trouble.

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The post The Morning News: PORT Fights Opioid Overdoses, UNC Field Hockey Keeps Rolling appeared first on Chapelboro.com.