97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck calls in to chat with guest host Brighton McConnell as he visits Charlottesville, Virginia on the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro’s 2026 Inter-City Visit. Keck shares details on who is among the group, what they’ve done so far, and how this is a second leg of outreach between the two communities already this year. Aaron also details what’s surprised him the most so far about the city and what he’s looking forward to in the coming days.
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments, from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews.
Listen:
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe:
Related Stories
‹

Inter-City Visit 2024, Part 2: One Month LaterThis year's Chamber Inter-City Visit brought local leaders to Ann Arbor to talk sustainability and housing - and maybe street performers.

Inter-City Visit 2024, Part 1: The Thrones of Ann ArborThis year's Chamber Inter-City Visit brings local leaders to Ann Arbor to talk development, sustainability - and public bathrooms.
![]()
On Air Today: Break Out The Giant ScissorsThere's been lots of recent business news - and that means lots of ribbon cuttings. Aaron welcomes two guests from the Chamber of Commerce.

A Year After Tropical Storm Chantal's Historic Flooding, How are Impacted Businesses Faring?Monday marks the first anniversary since Tropical Storm Chantal struck the Triangle, which heavily impacted several local businesses.

UNC Hospitals Names Former UVA Medical Center Leader as Incoming PresidentUNC Health announced on Tuesday its selection of Min Lee to become president of UNC Hospitals later this summer.

Awards, Membership and Campaign Updates: Takeaways from the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber's Annual MeetingThe Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro held its 83rd annual meeting at the end of February to update its membership on its operations and ongoing efforts.

Local Chamber, Home Builders Association Share Resources for Employers Amid Federal Immigration CrackdownIn response to immigration enforcement officers' presence this week, Orange County businesses and employers are taking different approaches.

Got the Sniffles? Here’s What To Know About Summer Colds, COVID-19 and MoreFederal data released Friday shows COVID-19 is trending up in many parts of the country, with emergency department visits up among people of all ages.

'It Has Been Devastating': Chapel Hill Leaders on Recovering From ChantalAfter the devastation of Tropical Depression Chantal, local leaders weigh in on how we can help each other now - and plan for the future.

'Everything Is A Complete Loss': Eastgate Crossing Businesses Assess Flood DamageAt Chapel Hill's Eastgate Crossing shopping center, Tropical Depression Chantal left not a single business unscathed.
›