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Hillsborough: Sewer Pump Station, BRIC Funding, New Year

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 6, 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 6, discussing town news and events. He talked about the town’s sewer pump station near the Eno River coming fully back online for the first time since Tropical Depression Chantal. He also talked about the process of getting the BRIC funding to have that pump station moved. He looked ahead to the new year for the town, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Metro Mayors Recap, Look Back at 2025, Skate Park Opens

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 18, 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, December 18, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent meeting of Metro Mayors, which was hosted by Chapel Hill. She also took a look back at some of the major stories for the community, including Tropical Storm Chantal, and more. She also reported that the Homestead Skate Park has reopened after being closed for upgrades.

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Hillsborough: BRIC Settlement, Holiday Events, Solstice Walk

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 16, 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, December 16, discussing town news and events. He discussed the ongoing saga around BRIC funding for local communities, including Hillsborough. He also talked about some recent holiday events, the upcoming Solstice Lantern Walk, and more.

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Carrboro: Council Meeting, Holiday Events, Braxton Foushee Day of Service

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 5, 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, December 5, discussing town news and events. She outlined the most recent Carrboro Town Council meeting in which the council chose a new Mayor Pro Tem, had a resolution recognizing outgoing council member Randi Haven-O’Donnell, and swore in newly elected members. She also talked about the Carrboro tree lighting this weekend, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade, and more.

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Hillsborough: Chantal Recovery, ICE in the Triangle, and Holiday Events

Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 2, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell discusses an upcoming town board meeting, ongoing storm recovery, and future holiday events.

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Orange County: CITEL Deal, Finishing Board Chair Duties and Filing Period

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 26, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

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Hillsborough: Fourth Amendment Rights, Urban Service Boundary and Holiday Service

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 25, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Bell joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, Nov. 25 to detail news around town.

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Carrboro: Downtown Area Plan Passes, Supporting Immigrant Communities, Braxton Foushee Honored

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 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, November 21, discussing town news and events. She discussed the most recent meeting of the town council, including the passage of the Downtown Area Plan. She also talked about the recent presence of federal immigration officials in the Triangle, and a resolution passed by the town council in response to that. She also recalled Thursday’s ceremony inducting Braxton Foushee into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Federal Immigration Action Update, Town Council Meeting Recap, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 20, 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, November 20, discussing town news and events. She discussed the latest on federal immigration action in the community, which as seen no documented cases of arrests in Orange County so far. She also updated the latest from the town council, which included proclamation, a LUMO vote being put off until January, a change to a housing development that will add money to the town’s affordable housing fund, and more.

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Orange County: Reaction to ICE, Development Denied, Facilities Upgrade

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 19, 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, November 19. She discussed the reaction to federal immigration officers in the Triangle area, including a statement read at the commissioners’ meeting last night. She also talked about a development proposal off NC 86 which was denied by the board. She discussed a facilities upgrade plan, previewed upcoming community events, and more.

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