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Hillsborough: Boil Water Notice, Meeting Preview, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 18, 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, August 18, discussing town new and events. He recapped the weekend’s water main break which led a boil water notice for the downtown area. He also previewed next week’s meeting, discussed some upcoming events around town and more.

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Carrboro: Music Festival, Back to School, Teen Center Pilot

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 14, 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, August 14, discussing town news and events. She talked about the upcoming fall festival season in Carrboro, with a highlight the Carrboro Music Festival, which was just announced this week. She also previewed the upcoming La Feistas en La Calle, West End Poetry Festival, and more. She also discussed the upcoming return of students to the area, and the return to school for local public school students. She talked about a Teen Center pilot program at the Drakeford Library Complex, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Students Returning, Fire Station 4, LUMO Workshops

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 13, 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, August 13, discussing town news and events. She previewed the upcoming Inter-City visit with the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill Carrboro, where they will visit Charlottesville, VA. She also discussed the start of school for both UNC and CHCCS. She talked about the plans for a rebuild of First Station 4 on Weaver Dairy Road, previewed some upcoming LUMO outreach, and more.

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Orange County: Tax Assessment Work Group, Upcoming Events, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 12, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Vice-Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Amy Fowler spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 12, discussing county news and events. She talked about the Tax Assessment Work Group, which is examining how tax assessment is done in the county. She discussed the work that group is engaged in and the timeline for sharing their findings. She also talked about administrative costs of SNAP benefit administering, and new steep fines being levied at counties who have error rates. She also looked ahead to the August 25th meeting of the county commissioners and more.

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Hillsborough: Board of Commissioners Meeting, Government 101, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 11, 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, August 11, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recent meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, which saw a review of the town’s strategic plan. He discussed the purpose of the strategic plan, and how it helped the town navigate Tropical Storm Chantal disruptions last year. He also talked about the upcoming Government 101 series of classes available to the public, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Town Council Member Louie Rivers

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

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Hillsborough: National Night Out, Look Ahead to Fall, Code Enforcement

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 4, 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, August 4, discussing town news and events. He shared details of a trio of National Night Out events being hosted throughout the community by Hillsborough Police. He looked ahead to priorities for the Fall. He also detailed some new code enforcement in town, and more.

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Carrboro: Weather Preparedness, Solar Energy Pilot, National Night Out

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 31, 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, July 31, discussing town news and events. She talked about upcoming thunderstorms, hurricane season, and the need to be prepared for bad weather. She also discussed a pilot solar program from the town, planning for National Night Out on Tuesday, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Growth and Development, Carolina North, Legion Pond

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 31, 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, July 30, discussing town news and events. She talked about a chamber event on growth and development she had attended earlier that day, which included updates on the North South Bus Rapid Transit project, and more. She also shared updates on UNC’s Carolina North Plans, the Legion Road property and pond, and more.

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Orange County: Welcoming Rani Dasi, Consent Agenda Items, Eno Arts Mill

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 29, 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, July 29, discussing county news and events. She talked about the appointment of Rani Dasi to the board of commissioners, the strengths Dasi brings to the role, and her take on the process of naming a replacement. She also went through a few items from the consent agenda at Tuesday’s board meeting, discussed the reopening of the Eno Art Mill, and more.

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