This Morning with Aaron Keck (97.9 The Hill)

UNC baseball came up just short of a College World Series title, but it was still a historic season for the Diamond Heels nonetheless. The post On Air Today: Looking Back on 2026 UNC Baseball, with Michael Koh and David Glenn appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Trending today: a guy online who's very big into minivans - reminding Victor that he's very big into station wagons. The post What’s Trending: An Ode to the Humble Station Wagon appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week, Scott covers 800 years of history - including the execution of six accused "Regulators" in Hillsborough in 1771. The post History Matters: 800 Years of History appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Trending today: the discovery that major US-based companies are still producing lead-based products and selling them in other countries. The post What’s Trending: Get the Lead Out appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Aaron welcomes Carrboro High School student Milagros Secena, who's heading to a national poetry competition hosted by the NAACP. The post On Air Today: High School Poet Milagros Secena, Heading to ACT-SO Nationals appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: Orange County Commissioners approve a budget, and UNC baseball advances to the College World Series final The post The Morning News: Budgets, Murals, Juneteenth, and the College World Series Final appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Trending today: new scientific research that's shedding new light on ancient giant bugs and why they're not around anymore. The post What’s Trending: Mayflies As Big As My Arm appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: local governments approve budgets, a Chapel Hill man drowns on Jordan Lake, and the College World Series continues in Omaha. The post The Morning News: Local Budgets, Jordan Lake Death, Chatham Water Restrictions, Stanley Cup Parade appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week, Tom and Aaron discuss new numbers that suggest a 13-point swing toward Democrats in 2026 versus 2024. The post What We’re Thinking: Democrats Reclaiming the NC House? appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Trending today: a type of fungus that's capable of eating charcoal and other burned carbon - which is pretty useful after forest fires. The post What’s Trending: The Coast That All These Wizards Live On appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: local governments pass budgets, and UNC baseball advances to the College World Series semifinals. The post The Morning News: Local Budgets, UNC Baseball, the Stanley Cup, and the State of College Athletics appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Longtime UNC athletics director Bubba Cunningham joined Aaron to reflect on his 15-year run as AD - and the future of college sports. The post On Air Today: Outgoing UNC Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham, Past, Present, and Future appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: Chapel Hill passes a budget, high schoolers get ready for graduation, and the College World Series gets underway. The post The Morning News: Chapel Hill Budget, High School Graduation, College World Series appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

It’s time for another round of Studio Sessions with the School of Rock Chapel Hill, featuring three songs performed by the House Band! The post Studio Sessions with School of Rock Chapel Hill: Still Feel Poison appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Trending today: a cheese-based dispute between the U.S. and Europe. Should cheese names be geographically specific, like "champagne"? The post What’s Trending: Where the Land is Fertile and the People are Bored appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Aaron welcomes UNC researcher Brianna Vickerman, who's developing a way to improve cancer treatment by using light to activate drugs. The post On Air Today: UNC’s Brianna Vickerman, Fighting Cancer with Light appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: Chapel Hill Transit drivers compete in an annual "Roadeo," and UNC baseball gets set to head to Omaha. The post The Morning News: Chapel Hill Roadeo, UNC Baseball, Chapel Hill HS Yearbook, OWASA Water Supply appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Aaron chats with David Glenn about UNC baseball as the Diamond Heels head to Omaha for the College World Series. The post On Air Today: David Glenn on UNC Baseball (and the Hurricanes) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Trending today: inspired by Tropicana's ill-fated decision to change its logo, a research study finds that companies should never rebrand. The post What’s Trending: If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Take The Straw Out Of It appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: reflections on last week's decision by the CHCCS school board to shut down Glenwood Elementary School. The post The Morning News: Closing Glenwood, Going to Omaha appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Trending today: inflation hits Fortnite, as Epic changes the price of its in-game currency V-Bucks. (Also, Victor and Aaron debate reality.) The post What’s Trending: The Next New Fortnite Dance Will Be ‘Empty Wallet’ appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Four local residents are about to embark on a cross-country bicycle trip called Bike Loud to raise funds for the Be Loud! Sophie Foundation. The post On Air Today: ‘Bike Loud’ for UNC Cancer Patients in 2026 appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: Orange County Commissioners approve a budget, and UNC baseball reaches the College World Series with a dramatic walk-off win. The post The Morning News: Orange County Budget, Diamond Heels to Omaha appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

It's Pride Month, the Hurricanes are in the Stanley Cup finals, and Brad is a little sick. What's a date night idea that combines all three? The post Date Night: Proud to be a Sick Canes Fan appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Trending today: Victor wants to get excited about hermit crabs - so why is he starting with Pope Leo's statement on AI? The post What’s Trending: The Humble Hermit Crab and the Words of Pope Leo appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Aaron chats with Triangle Crawl Space Solutions owner Stephan Hearn about the importance of crawl space maintenance. The post On Air Today: Crawl Spaces, Realtors, Home Sales, and You appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: the CHCCS school board votes to shut down Glenwood Elementary after the upcoming school year. The post The Morning News: Glenwood Elementary Closing, Orange County Finalizes Budget, UNC Baseball Hosts Super Regional appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week in history: Harriet Tubman moves around to fight for freedom - while Claudette Colvin fights for freedom by staying in place. The post History Matters: Bigger Than Any One Person appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Trending today: a steep drop in the price of high-end wine - the sort that people collect as investments, rather than drink. The post What’s Trending: The Biggest, Lushiest, Winiest, Drunkenest Party appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

When dealing with minor ailments, what's the threshold for calling a doctor or going to urgent care? Wake Med's Reshma Sherpa weighs in. The post On Air Today: When Do I Call the Doctor? appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board will decide tonight which of three elementary schools to close. The post The Morning News: Decision Day for CHCCS, Carrboro Budget, Chatham Fireworks, UNC Baseball Preview appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Piedmont Health chief pharmacy officer Kelly Stout joins Aaron to discuss Piedmont's work to provide patients with affordable medication. The post Treating Disease, Affordably: ‘Paying It Forward’ with Piedmont Health’s Kelly Stout appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Trending today: new financial data reveal that 73 U.S. Senators are millionaires - which means 27 are not, which kinda feels like a lot. The post What’s Trending: 27 Non-Millionaires? appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This Friday, June 5, is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and local advocates are taking the opportunity to share firearm safety tips. The post On Air Today: Fighting Gun Violence, Promoting Gun Safety appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: a positive update on a dog named Mr. Pickles, who's captivated social media since being rescued last month. The post The Morning News: The Rescue of Mr. Pickles appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Trending today: Victor and Aaron discuss the "Real Tickets, Real Fans Act," which tries to stop bots from monopolizing ticket purchases. The post What’s Trending: ‘Real Tickets, Real Fans’ appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Aaron welcomes UNC education professor Jeffrey Greene, whose research focuses on the importance of "self-regulated learning." The post On Air Today: Advancing ‘Self-Regulated Learning’ in the Age of AI, with UNC’s Jeffrey Greene appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: the Carrboro Town Council gets set to approve next year's budget, and Chapel Hill Parks & Rec makes efficiency moves. The post The Morning News: Carrboro’s Budget, Buc-ee’s Groundbreaking, and UNC Baseball’s Next Opponent appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Aaron welcomes Karen Curtin of the Friends of the Chapel Hill Public Library to unveil their newly updated online bookstore! The post On Air Today: A New Bookstore from the Friends of the Chapel Hill Public Library! appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with the morning news. In todays news: Hillsborough and Carrboro struggle with budgets that don't include tax increases. Also: a look ahead at the month of June, a check of the local government meeting schedule, and the Chapel Hill Community Center reopens. In sports, the Diamond Heels advance to the baseball super regional, and more. The post The Morning News: Local Town Budgets, Diamond Heels Advance appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

The month of May feels like it's dragged on forever, so what can we look forward to? Aaron plugs dance, Brad recommends Dex Fest. The post Date Night: It’ll Be Here Before You Know It appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Trending today: scientists successfully simulate a single-celled organism - using tons of computer power to do it. The post What’s Trending: Dave’s In A Simulation, Man appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Aaron welcomes two local hunger-relief leaders to discuss hunger-relief efforts in our community - which are facing multiple pressures. The post On Air Today: The State of Hunger Relief Efforts in the Triangle appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: local experts weigh in on how you can beat the heat this summer, and the NCAA baseball regional begins in Chapel Hill. The post The Morning News: Beating the Heat (And Hopefully Beating VCU) appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

This week: Star Wars hits theaters, Jesse Owens sets records, Rachel Carson saves the ecosystem, and Dorothea Lange documents the Depression. The post History Matters: 5-25-77 appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Victor is amused by a recent survey of NFL players' favorite playing surfaces, which suggests they have specific opinions about turf. The post What’s Trending: Gronk, Put The Lawnmower Down appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

LT Tibbetts, the founder of "Bands and Clubs of the Triangle," discusses their new website, NCBandsAndClubs.com. The post On Air Today: ‘Bands and Clubs of the Triangle,’ with LT Tibbetts appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

In today's news: Orange County Commissioners get set for a public hearing on next year's budget, with several big issues still undecided. The post The Morning News: Budget Debates, Rabies, Yearbooks, and Baseball appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Victor discovers "green axes," tree-lined streets in Barcelona - a reminder of the many benefits of having lots of trees in your community. The post What’s Trending: Green Axes appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carl Nordgren (the host of 97.9 The Hill's "Exploring Your Creative Genius") discusses his new book, "Common Ground for US." The post On Air Today: ‘Common Ground for US’ with Carl Nordgren appeared first on Chapelboro.com.