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Hillsborough: Extreme Heat, UDO, America 250

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 24, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 24. He discussed the recent board of commissioners meeting which saw an update on the town’s Unified Development Ordinance rewrite. They also discussed plans for next summer’s America 250 Celebration, and more. He also discussed the extreme heat and how it is affecting Hillsborough, and more.

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Carrboro: Juneteenth Celebration, Downtown Area Plan, All-America City Awards

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 20, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 20, discussing town news and events. She talked about the combined Juneteenth celebration with Chapel Hill, which was at Carrboro Town Commons on Thursday. She also discussed a report from town staff on the Downtown Area Plan, which could include turning Weaver Street into a pedestrian mall. She discussed approval of a residential building on North Greensboro St., prepping for the All-America City Awards presentation in Denver, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Budget Narrowly Passes, Juneteenth, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 20, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Tem Amy Ryan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 20. She discussed yesterday’s Juneteenth celebration in Carrboro, which was combined celebration for the two towns. She also discussed the town budget, which narrowly passed the town council in a vote on Wednesday. She discussed the challenges the budget process posed, and how that may affect future budgets. She also previewed some upcoming community events, and more.

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Orange County: Budget Passes, New EMS Station, Job Fair

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 18, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 18. She discussed details of the county budget, which passed with unanimous support this week. She also talked about the opening of a new EMS station in Orange County, a new affordable housing development from Orange Habitat, an upcoming Job Fair, and a new mini-park opening this weekend. She also talked about upcoming community events and more.

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Hillsborough: Mayor Mark Bell Helps First Responders Save Overdose Victim

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 17, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 17, discussing town news and events. He told the story of seeing an incapacitated individual and calling first responders, who ultimately administered a life-saving dose of Naloxone. He talked about the need for more awareness around what to do in a situation like that, and the value of having overdose treatments available. He also discussed a recent assault in a a homeless encampment on the south side of Hillsborough. He also discussed upcoming community events and more.

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Carrboro: Pride Month, Juneteenth, The Drakeford Effect

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 13, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 13, discussing town news and events. She discussed some upcoming weekend evens, including the Pride Piper Walk, as part of Pride Month celebrations. She also talked about upcoming Juneteenth celebrations in the community. She discussed the downtown area of Carrboro, updating potential development on a couple of highly visible parcels and discussing the effect of the Drakeford Library Complex on downtown, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Budget Vote, International Soccer, Karen Stegman

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 12, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 12, discussing town news and events. She discussed her experience at the Mexico vs. Turkiye soccer friendly at Kenan Stadium on Tuesday; she outlined the town council’s meeting from earlier in the week, including a preview vote on the budget; she discussed Karen Stegman’s legacy on the Town Council as she is set to depart later this month. She also previewed upcoming community events and more.

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Orange County: Re-evaluating Property Valuation, Juneteenth Events and Adopting Animals

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 11, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford joined 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 11.

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Hillsborough: Budget, North Carolina Weekend, Orange Fire Department Open House

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 10, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 10. He discussed the Hillsborough Town Budget, which the board of commissioners passed unanimously. He outlined the tough decisions that had to be made on revenue and delaying projects, particularly given federal budget cuts. He also talked about Last Friday Art Walk being featured on North Carolina Weekend, an upcoming open house at the Rural Orange Fire Department, and more.

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Carrboro: Positives from the Town Budget, Weekend Events, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 6, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 6, discussing town news and events. She discussed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which was passed by the council earlier this week. She talked about what she like in the budget, and why it is the right budget for Carrboro right now. She also talked about weekend events and more.

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