The Morning News (This Morning with Aaron Keck)

In today's news: Hillsborough contends with the Triangle's ongoing drought, and UNC's Caleb Wilson is drafted by the Chicago Bulls. The post The Morning News: ‘Exceptional Drought,’ Caleb Wilson, and the UNC Students Inside Rameses appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: UNC baseball comes up short in its bid for a College World Series title, losing 13-2 to Oklahoma. The post The Morning News: UNC Baseball, AI Moratorium in Hillsborough, NBA Draft appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: CHCCS approves a new digital learning plan, and Chatham Commissioners appoint Sheriff Mike Roberson to their board. The post The Morning News: Digital Learning at CHCCS, New Chatham Commissioner, College World Series appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: thousands of North Carolinians (including many from Orange County) head to Raleigh to protest for public school funding. The post The Morning News: ‘Kids Over Corporations,’ Durham Data Center Moratorium, NCAA Lacrosse appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: the Chapel Hill Town Council seeks your feedback on a plan to reduce the council's size and increase the mayor's term. The post The Morning News: Chapel Hill Town Council Changes, Data Center Moratorium, Sayon Keita to UNC appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: children's book authors respond to efforts by Republican lawmakers to ban their books in elementary school libraries. The post The Morning News: Children’s Authors Vs. Book Bans, New Chatham Superintendent, Cade Bennerman To UNC appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: a road-rage incident leads to an arrest in Chatham County, and UNC basketball star Henri Veesaar declares for the NBA Draft. The post The Morning News: Drought Across NC, Road Rage in Pittsboro, Henri Veesaar to the NBA appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: a Kurdish activist passes through Orange County on a 746-mile walk, and a UNC student creates her own class on campus. The post The Morning News: Walking for the Kurds, Teaching the Business of Art, and Transferring to UNC Basketball appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: new State Senator Jonah Garson shares his priorities, and the transfer portal is open for Tar Heel basketball. The post The Morning News: Jonah Garson, ‘AI For Public Good’ at UNC, and Basketball Transfers appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: Banana Ball comes to Chapel Hill, with 50,000 fans descending on Kenan Stadium Saturday and Sunday. The post The Morning News: Banana Ball, Car Chase, Dismissed Disputes, and Deportations appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: Chapel Hill opens the newly renovated Homestead Skate Park, while police warn residents about recent vehicle break-ins. The post The Morning News: Homestead Skate Park, Vehicle Break-Ins, Basketball Coaches, And A No-Hitter For UNC appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: Michael Malone officially takes the helm as UNC's next men's basketball head coach, with a six-year, $50 million contract. The post The Morning News: Introducing Michael Malone appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: NBA title-winning coach Michael Malone is reportedly set to become UNC's next head men's basketball coach. The post The Morning News: Michael Malone to UNC appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: Jonah Garson is appointed as Orange County's new State Senator, and Chapel Hill police seek a suspect in a weekend shooting. The post The Morning News: State Senator Jonah Garson, Chapel Hill Shooting, and Hugging Cows appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.