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Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill: Football Game Day, UPROAR Conclusion, Pedestrian Safety

Posted by | Aug 28, 2025 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 28, discussing town news and events. She talked about game day in Chapel Hill, as football season is set to begin on Monday for UNC. She discussed the conclusion of the UPROAR Arts Festival in Orange County, provided an update on some pedestrian safety features recently added on some of the busier streets around town, and more.

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Orange County: Displaced Residents Funding, Tax Appraisal Work Group

Posted by | Aug 27, 2025 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 27, discussing county news and events. She talked about the board of commissioners unanimous vote to further fund housing for residents displaced by Tropical Depression Chantal. She also updated other items from the meeting, including the proposal of a Tax Appraisal Work Group. She talked about the UPROAR Festival which came to a close this past weekend, and more.

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Hillsborough: UDO Rewrite Meeting, Gold Park Update, UPROAR Concludes

Posted by | Aug 26, 2025 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 26, discussing town news and events. He talked about an upcoming public meeting on the town’ UDO rewrite. He gave an updated timeline for the reopening of Gold Park and portions of the River Walk after last month’s flooding. He also talked about UPROAR Public Arts Festival wrapping up in the community, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Mayor Jess Anderson on ‘FWOC,’ Chantal Recovery, and the CARE Crisis Unit

Posted by | Aug 21, 2025 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson discusses back-to-school time, ongoing storm recovery, and the one-year anniversary of the CARE crisis unit.

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Hillsborough: South Churton Street Fire, Police Department Changes and Buying Public Artwork

Posted by | Aug 19, 2025 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 19.

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Carrboro: Celebrating The All-America City Win, Upcoming Fall Festivals and UNC Students

Posted by | Aug 15, 2025 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell over the phone on Friday, August 15.

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Chapel Hill: Mayor Pro Tem Amy Ryan on Good Neighbor Initiative, Flood Response and Upcoming Events

Posted by | Aug 14, 2025 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Tempore Amy Ryan joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 14.

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Hillsborough: River Walk Opens, Board of Commissioners Meeting, UPROAR

Posted by | Aug 12, 2025 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 12, discussing town news and events. He discussed continued storm recovery, including the reopening of portions of River Walk and River Park. He also discussed the business of this week’s board of commissioners meeting, including the latest on budgets and more. They also talked about the UPROAR arts festival, with large public installations all round downtown Hillsborough.

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Carrboro: Downtown Area Plan, Rep. Foushee Townhall, Flood Recovery

Posted by | Aug 9, 2025 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 8, discussing town news and events. She talked about community feedback on the Downtown Area Plan, a recent Town Hall held by Rep. Valerie Foushee, gave updates on flood recovery, and more.

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