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What’s Trending: The Big John Lithgow-Nathan Lane Showdown

[https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04155631/Whats-Treading-864x329-1.png] Trending today: record-high TV ratings for multiple sporting events at once (the College World Series, the NBA Finals, and the Stanley Cup playoffs – plus the Tony Awards, for that matter). Why is that? Michael Koh (filling in for Victor) speculates that it might have something to do with high ticket prices – but Aaron wonders if it’s not a sign that we’re all dealing with the heaviness of 2026 by leaning into fun escapist pop culture. (Or maybe it’s just a coincidence? But it feels like more than a coincidence.) Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments [https://chapelboro.com/category/the-aaron-keck-show/whats-trending-with-victor-lewis] – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air. You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments [https://open.spotify.com/show/11jUjaXgON7EZspQ2VsTI1], from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews. What’s Trending is made possible by Dynamic Electric. [https://www.dynamic-electric.com/] Listen now: The post What’s Trending: The Big John Lithgow-Nathan Lane Showdown [https://chapelboro.com/the-aaron-keck-show/whats-trending-with-victor-lewis/the-big-john-lithgow-nathan-lane-showdown] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

On Air Today: Orange County’s 2026 ‘State of the County Health’ Report

The Orange County Health Department recently released this year’s State of the County Health Report, monitoring various metrics that affect the overall health and wellbeing of Orange County residents. (Little change from two years ago, but county officials say they’re concerned by the local impact of national trends, including cuts to SNAP food benefits as well as strict immigration enforcement – which has left many residents, documented and undocumented alike, skipping doctor’s appointments out of fear.) Click here to read the SOTCH report in full. [https://embed.clearimpact.com/Container/Embed/10103753] Aaron discusses the report with Marcy Williams, Orange County’s public health education manager. [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/24062025/AK-Marcy-Williams-062426-1024x768.jpg]https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/24062025/AK-Marcy-Williams-062426-scaled.jpg 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 [https://chapelboro.com/on-air-today] – 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 [https://open.spotify.com/show/11jUjaXgON7EZspQ2VsTI1], from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews. Listen: The post On Air Today: Orange County’s 2026 ‘State of the County Health’ Report [https://chapelboro.com/the-aaron-keck-show/on-air-today/orange-countys-2026-state-of-the-county-health-report] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

The Morning News: ‘Exceptional Drought,’ Caleb Wilson, and the UNC Students Inside Rameses

In today’s news: Hillsborough contends with the Triangle’s ongoing drought, and UNC’s Caleb Wilson is drafted by the Chicago Bulls. Also: Orange County’s health director prepares to step down; Durham County approves a new rule that will make it easier to impose moratoriums on AI data centers; the longtime director of the Duke Lemur Center passes away; political experts say Republican gerrymandering could turn against the GOP this year; eleven Tar Heel track & field stars earn big academic honors; and Carolina Connection chats with some of the former UNC students who played Rameses at Carolina. [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/17090745/Morning-News.png]https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/17090745/Morning-News.png 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, [https://chapelboro.com/category/the-aaron-keck-show/6-o-clock-news] which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m. You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments [https://open.spotify.com/show/11jUjaXgON7EZspQ2VsTI1], from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews. Listen: The post The Morning News: ‘Exceptional Drought,’ Caleb Wilson, and the UNC Students Inside Rameses [https://chapelboro.com/the-aaron-keck-show/6-o-clock-news/exceptional-drought-caleb-wilson-and-the-unc-students-inside-rameses] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

On Air Today: Looking Back on 2026 UNC Baseball, with Michael Koh and David Glenn

[https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/17171016/image-36-scaled-e1781730657884.png] image via UNC Baseball on Twitter UNC baseball came up just short of a College World Series title, but it was still a historic season for the Diamond Heels nonetheless. Aaron reflects on 2026 with two guests: 97.9 The Hill sports reporter Michael Koh and longtime sports expert David Glenn, the author of “Holding Court” [https://chapelboro.com/category/town-square/columns/holding-court-with-david-glenn] on Chapelboro.com. 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 [https://chapelboro.com/on-air-today] – 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 [https://open.spotify.com/show/11jUjaXgON7EZspQ2VsTI1], from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews. Listen: The post On Air Today: Looking Back on 2026 UNC Baseball, with Michael Koh and David Glenn [https://chapelboro.com/the-aaron-keck-show/on-air-today/looking-back-on-2026-unc-baseball-with-michael-koh-and-david-glenn] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

What’s Trending: An Ode to the Humble Station Wagon

[https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04155631/Whats-Treading-864x329-1.png] Trending today: a guy online who’s very big into minivans – reminding Victor that he’s very big into station wagons. (Aaron, on the other hand, is very big into small sedans.) Also, Victor confesses a secret love for the Honda Element. Want to know what folks are talking about on social media? Every weekday on 97.9 The Hill’s “This Morning with Aaron Keck,” Victor Lewis scours the Internet for the day’s top trending stories, from weird news to wacky crimes to odd business ventures and everything in between. Click here to listen back to all our past What’s Trending segments [https://chapelboro.com/category/the-aaron-keck-show/whats-trending-with-victor-lewis] – and tune in to “This Morning” on 97.9 The Hill every weekday at 7:45 to hear What’s Trending live on the air. You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments [https://open.spotify.com/show/11jUjaXgON7EZspQ2VsTI1], from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews. What’s Trending is made possible by Dynamic Electric. [https://www.dynamic-electric.com/] Listen now: The post What’s Trending: An Ode to the Humble Station Wagon [https://chapelboro.com/the-aaron-keck-show/whats-trending-with-victor-lewis/an-ode-to-the-humble-station-wagon] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].