About this episode

The episode covers local news including education changes, energy deals, and sports updates in Chapel Hill-Carrboro.

In today’s news: a six-year-old cocker spaniel is reunited with some of the officers and vets who saved his life earlier this year. Also: state lawmakers may be recalled for key votes later this month; Duke Energy nears a statewide deal on energy rates; Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools begins the discussion of where to move the district’s world language and Mandarin dual language programs, with Glenwood Elementary slated to close; CHCCS names a new principal at Chapel Hill High School; UNC’s journalism school dean announces he’s stepping down; and Whataburger reportedly takes a step toward opening a location in Chapel Hill. And in sports: UNC football head coach Bill Belichick discusses his optimism about the upcoming 2026 season at last week’s ACC Kickoff in Charlotte. 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…

People in this episode

Host: Aaron Keck

Topics covered

• local news
• education
• sports
• community events
• business developments

Keywords

• Chapel Hill
• UNC football
• CHCCS
• Duke Energy
• Whataburger
• ACC Kickoff
• local news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Duke Energy, Whataburger, UNC

Books & works: This Morning with Aaron Keck

Places: Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Charlotte

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