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Carrboro: Elections and Voting, Women’s History Month, Kite Flying

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 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, March 6, discussing town news and events. She talked about election day on Tuesday, and they both reminisced about voting in previous elections. She also talked about an upcoming Black History Month concert that was rescheduled from February. She previewed a Women’s History Month event coming up, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Election Reaction, Startup Settles in Chapel Hill, Affirming the Constitution

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 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, March 5, discussing town news and events. She talked about the recent meeting of the town council, which saw former local startup Eats2Seats choose Chapel Hill as their headquarters. She also talked about the council’s decision to pass a resolution reaffirming the fourth and fifth amendments to the Constitution, previewed some upcoming events, and more.

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Orange County: Election Reaction, National Association of Counties

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 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, March 5, discussing town news and events. She offered reaction to Tuesday’s midterm primary elections locally, which saw three fellow board members elected. She also recapped feedback from Commissioners who went to the recent Association of Counties conference in Washington, D.C., and more.

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Hillsborough: Bridge Closure, Commissioners Meeting Preview

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 3, 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, March 3, discussing town news and events. He talked about election day and his experience voting early with his family. He also discussed a bridge closure affecting overnight traffic in Hillsborough. He also gave a preview of the upcoming Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners meeting next week, previewed some upcoming town events, and more.

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Carrboro: Film Fest, Early Voting, Chamber Event, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 27, 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 27, discussing town news and events. She talked about the rescheduled Carrboro Film Fest happening this weekend at the Drakeford Library Complex, along with early voting wrapping up on Saturday. She also mentioned the ribbon cutting for the Extraordinary Thrift Shop, which is taking over for the Community Worx Thrift shop in downtown Carrboro. She also gave highlights from an event from the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill Carrboro, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Weaver Dairy Road Developments, Black History Recognition, Legion Road Update

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 26, 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 26. She discussed the news of a Barnes and Noble coming to University Place later this year. She also talked about the recent Town Council meeting, which saw a recognition of Black History Month, and approval of a couple of developments on Weaver Dairy Road. She also gave an update on the Legion Road property, and more.

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Orange County: Tax Administrator Hire, Upcoming Budget Decisions, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 25, 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 25, discussing county news and events. She talked about the timeline and priorities around the hire of a new county Tax Administrator, outlined some of the upcoming discussions around the county’s budget, discussed early voting in our community, and more.

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Carrboro: Legislative Breakfast, Delaying Weaver Street Pilot, Town Council Meeting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 20, 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 20, discussing town news and events. She discussed the legislative breakfast that town leaders had with state and U.S. legislators. She also talked about the town council’s unanimous decision to delay the East Weaver Street closure pilot after numerous logistical questions from stakeholders. She recapped the rest of the town council meeting, discussed upcoming events, including the rescheduled Carrboro Film Fest, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Legion Road Timeline, Multi-Modal Upgrades, Rosemary Street Closure

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 19, 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 19, discussing town news and events. She touched on the proposed timeline for the affordable housing project at the legion road property. She also talked about some upcoming progress toward extending some multi-modal paths. She discussed the Rosemary Street closure and the impacts on local businesses, talked about early voting, and more.

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Orange County: Transit Work Programs, Tax Administrator Hire, Early Voting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 18, 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 18, discussing county news and events. She talked about the recent meeting of the county commissioners, which included reports on transit work programs, Orange County Animal Services, the Longtime Homeowner Assistance Program, and more. She also talked about the process for hiring a new Tax Administrator, the early voting period continuing, and more.

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