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 approves a five-cent tax increase, to pay for staff raises and long-deferred maintenance on buildings, facilities and vehicles. Also, Hillsborough and Durham County will vote on their budgets tonight, while Pittsboro holds a public budget hearing and the Orange County School Board considers buying land in Hillsborough for a future school. In state news, Gov. Roy Cooper signs off on BCBSNC reorganization, while Republicans censure Thom Tillis for supporting same-sex and interracial marriage. On campus, UNC researchers explore the positive benefits of wild blueberries. And in sports, Tar Heel track and field athletes shine at the NCAA championships; new UNC field hockey head coach Erin Matson discusses her summer plans; and Marcus Paige joins the UNC basketball coaching staff after wrapping up his pro career.
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