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The Morning News: Carjacking Suspect Caught, Children’s Museum of NC, Gymnastics Championships

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck, presenting the morning news. In this edition of the news, we learn of a juvenile suspect being apprehended in connection with two recent carjackings. We hear from Chair of the Orange County Commissioners on the advantages of the land they purchased for the county’s future Crisis Diversion Facility. We also hear from Kidzu on their rebrand as the North Carolina Children’s Museum. In sports, UNC gymnast Kaya Forbes competes for a national title this evening at the NCAA Championships in Ft. Worth, and more.

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The Morning News: Land for Crisis Diversion Facility, New Birthing Center, Baseball Wins

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck, presenting the morning news. In this edition of the news we learn of the Orange County Commissioners going forward with the purchase of land for a crises diversion facility. We hear a story on a recently opened birthing center in Chapel Hill, and more. In sports, the Diamond Heels get a big win as Scott Forbes says they are learning to do the things that will be important in the post season. Softball gets a win, a football player enters the transfer portal, and more.

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The Morning News: Inclusive Playground, Local Government Meetings, Practice Like a Pro

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck, presenting the morning news. Included in this edition of the news, we check the local government meeting schedule, which includes the Carrboro Town Council and Orange County Board of Commissioners each meeting tonight. We hear from Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Tem Amy Ryan on an inclusive playground dedication happening tomorrow at Community Center Park. In state news, Senate Republicans reveal their budget priorities. In sports, Michael Koh shares his takeaways from this past weekend’s “Practice Like a Pro” event for the football team, and more.

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The Morning News: UNC Provost Steps Down, Carrboro Tackles Affordable Housing, Diamond Heels Beat Duke

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey fills in for Aaron Keck with The Morning News. In This edition of the news, we learn that UNC Provost Chris Clemens will be stepping down in May. We hear from Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezeetta Bedford on the county’s 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan, we hear a story on Carrboro’s plan for affordable housing, and more. In sports, the UNC Baseball Team gets a dramatic win against Duke to kick off a busy Tar Heel sports weekend, Women’s Lacrosse hosts the number one team in the nation, and more.

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