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Carrboro: Comprehensive Plan, Black History, Refreshed Website

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 6, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, February 6, discussing town news and events. She talked about the recent meeting of the town council, which saw an update on the town’s comprehensive plan. She also talked about the council directing town staff to see if there are more support options for unhoused residents. She discussed some of the town’s numerous Black History Month events, talked about the recently refreshed town website, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Weather Response, UNC vs. Duke, Rosemary Closure

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 5, 2026 | 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, February 5, discussing town news and events. She talked about the response and ongoing impacts of our recent rounds of winter weather. She also talked about the upcoming UNC vs. Duke basketball game which takes place in Chapel Hill on Saturday, February eighth. She discussed an upcoming OWASA closure to Rosemary Street, and more.

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Orange County: Snow Response, Interlocal Agreements, Primary Election Season

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 4, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 4, discussing county news and events. She discussed the recent snow and cold weather events and the county’s response to those events. She also talked about a pair of interlocal agreements discussed at the most recent meeting of the commissioners dealing with school projects, and tax collection. She also previewed the early voting period, which begins next week, and more.

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Carrboro: Storm Response, Carrboro Works, Weaver Street Reimagined

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 30, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 30, discussing town news and events. She talked about the previous weekend’s winter storm, the upcoming weekend’s winter storm, and Carrboro Works superior performance through the storm in spite of still not having a home after this summer’s flooding. She also discussed a proposed upcoming pilot to “Reimagining East Weaver Street,” which would see the block closed to vehicle traffic on weekends for a six month period, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Winter Weather, Minneapolis Response, CH Transit Feedack

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 29, 2026 | 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, January 29, discussing town news and events. She talked about the recent winter weather’s impacts on the town and the school schedule. She also responded to recent events in Minneapolis involving the killing of protesters by ICE agents. She talked about some upcoming event and opportunities in the community including Chapel Hill Transit seeking feedback for their next 10-year plan, and more.

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Orange County: Winter Weather Response, Upcoming Commissioners Meeting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 28, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 28, discussing county news and events. She discussed the county’s response to the recent winter storm, and how her role as chair of the commissioners meant more involvement in the various aspects of the county’s response. She also talked about the potential for more winter weather this weekend, previewed the next commissioners meeting, and more.

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Hillsborough: Snow Storm Response, Board of Commissioners Meeting, Development Begins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 27, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 27, discussing town news and events. He discussed the current road conditions in Hillsborough, and the town’s response to the storm. He also discussed the plan for a meeting of the board of commissioners that was cancelled due to the weather. He also talked about a housing development at Cate’s Creek that just broke ground, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Storm Prep, LUMO, Carolina North

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 22, 2026 | 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, January 22, discussing town news and events. She talked about the upcoming winter weather and the preparations being made as the town expects snow and ice over the weekend. She also discussed the most recent town council meeting which saw the passage of amendments to the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance. She talked about UNC’s announced plans for the Carolina North campus, and more.

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Carrboro: Protests, Poet’s Party, MLK Preview

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 16, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 16, discussing town news and events. She discussed participation in a protest march in Carrboro last weekend. She also outlined the Poet’s Party at the Drakeford Library Complex, as well as previewing next weekend’s Carrboro Film Fest at the same location. She also previewed several Martin Luther King, Jr. Day activities in our community, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Council Retreat, New Website Launch, MLK Day

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 15, 2026 | 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, January 16, discussing town news and events. She shared discussions from the town council’s two day retreat last weekend, which included budget talks and more. She also talked about the town’s launch of their newly designed website which went live on Thursday. She previewed upcoming weekend events including Martin Luther King, Jr. memorials and more.

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