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Carrboro: Drakeford Library Complex, Cyclist and Pedestrian Safety, Black History Month

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 21, 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, February 21, discussing town news and events. She talked about the delayed ribbon cutting for the Drakeford Library Complex, discussed how it will be fully opened starting Monday, and discussed how it will become part of the fabric of downtown. She also talked about the parking garage’s impact on downtown, and more. She also shared highlights of a recent presentation on cyclist and pedestrian safety, discussed Black History Month events, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Carolina North Arena, Snow Response, Hometown Heroes

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 21, 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, February 20, discussing town news and events. She discussed how the town did through Wednesday night’s snowstorm and how remote learning went in her house. She also talked about the potential for UNC building an athletic arena at the Carolina North campus sometime in the distant future. She discussed the 97.9 The Hill Hometown Heroes Luncheon, a benefit at The Story Venue for L.A. fire victims, and more.

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Hillsborough: Snow, Meeting With Orange County Commissioners, Diversion Facility

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 18, 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, February 18, discussing town news and events. He discussed the snow forecast and how the town is preparing for the potential of inclement weather and the impacts that could have on the town. He also recapped a recent joint meeting with the Orange County Board of Commissioners, which covered a wide range of topics including the town’s limited water and sewer capacity, the future crisis diversion facility, the future trains station, and more.

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Carrboro: Drakeford Library Complex, NC Mayors Association, Land Use Ordinance Rewrite

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 14, 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, February 14, discussing town news and events. She discussed a recent meeting of the North Carolina Mayor’s Association in Chapel Hill. She talked about the process the town is going through for their Land Use Ordinance rewrite, discussed at the most recent town council meeting. She discussed a recent tour of the Drakeford Library Complex, its upcoming opening ceremony, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Town Council Meeting, Everywhere To Everywhere Greenways, NC Mayors Association

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 13, 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, February 13, discussing town news and events. She talked about Wednesday night’s town council meeting, which included a discussion of the town’s everywhere to everywhere greenways plan and more. She discussed this week’s North Carolina Mayors’ Association meeting in Chapel Hill, discussed upcoming budget work for the town as budget season draws near, and more.

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Orange County: Partnership to End Homelessness, Honoring Lynching Victims, Drakeford Library Opening

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 12, 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, February 12, discussing county news and events. She shared an update from the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness, the upcoming opening of the Drakeford Library Complex, and more.

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Hillsborough: Tourism Still Recovering, Ordinance Against Feeding Wild Animals

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 11, 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, February 12, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recent Board of Commissioners meeting, which saw a presentation on planning, tourism, and economic development. He discussed how hotel stays in Hillsborough have still not reached pre-pandemic levels and more. He also discussed the town passing an ordinance that prohibits feeding wildlife other than the use of birdfeeders for songbirds, and more.

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Carrboro: Rail-to-Greenway Study, Baldwin Park Playground and Holding Fast in A Chaotic Time

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 7, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, Feb. 7.

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Chapel Hill: Services With Federal Funds, Black History Month, New Downtown Park

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 6, 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, February 6, discussing town news and events. She talked about the numerous town services that rely on federal funds to support the community. She discussed Black History Month activities around town, including an event with Chapel Hill Transit on Monday. She talked about plans for a new downtown park at Rosemary and Columbia, talked about downtown businesses, and more.

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Orange County: Development Update, Black History Month, Ag Summit

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 5, 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, February 5, discussing county news and events. She talked about Tuesday night’s meeting of the county commissioners, which included discussion of a development proposal and more. She talked about upcoming Black History Month events, an Ag Summit for Orange County, and more.

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