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Orange County: Multimodal Plan, Detention Center Staffing, Anna Richards Legacy

Posted by | Nov 20, 2024 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 11. She discussed the business of the county commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday night, including the approval of a county multimodal plan. She also discussed a report on staffing concerns at the county’s detention center, and talked about the legacy of outgoing commissioner Ana Richards, and more.

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Hillsborough: Passing of a Local Legend, Traffic Calming for Fairview, Toy Drive

Posted by | Nov 19, 2024 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 19. He discussed the events of last week’s Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners meeting, including the approval of traffic calming measures for the Fairview neighborhood. He also discussed an upcoming toy drive from the Hillsborough Police and Fire Departments. He talked about the passing of local legend Wesley Woods from Dual Supply, and more.

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Carrboro: Election Response, New Town Council Member, Drakeford Library Complex

Posted by | Nov 8, 2024 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 8. She responded to results from Tuesday’s election, and reaffirmed some of Carrboro’s commitments to its residents. She discussed the election of new Town Councilmember Cristobal Palmer. She also talked about the official passage of the name Drakeford Library Complex, including an opening date coming into focus. She also discussed upcoming town events, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Election Aftermath, Bonds Pass, Town Events

Posted by | Nov 7, 2024 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 7. She discussed election aftermath at the national and state levels, including the election of Chapel Hill native Josh Stein as Governor. She also talked in detail about the town’s bond referendums, which easily passed in Tuesday’s election. She also discussed some recent town news, some upcoming town events, and more.

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Carrboro: Drakeford Library Complex Update, Affordable Housing Plans

Posted by | Nov 1, 2024 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 1. She discussed the most recent update on the completion of the Drakeford Library Complex, formerly known as the 203 S. Greensboro Project. She suggested that the building may not be open until early 2025, but the finishing touches are in progress. She also discussed an upcoming community Q & A as the town considers affordable housing on town owned parcels of land. She also discussed other town news and events.

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Chapel Hill: Election, Murals, Weavers Grove

Posted by | Oct 31, 2024 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 31. She talked about the evening’s Halloween festivities, the upcoming election, some new public artwork around town, and latest dedication at Weaver’s Grove. She also talked about other town news and events.

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Orange County: Cyber Security with Chief Information Officer Robert Reynolds

Posted by | Oct 30, 2024 | ,

Chief Information Officer for Orange County Robert Reynolds spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 30. He discussed the responsibilities of the CIO, and what services that coves for the county. He also discussed October as Cyber Security Month, what the county is doing to keep systems safe, and more.

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Hillsborough: Pedestrian Safety, Matt Hughes Reaction, Halloween

Posted by | Oct 29, 2024 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 29. He shared a discussion the board of commissioners has around bike and pedestrian safety after the recent death of a young pedestrian along the US 70 bypass. He shared the challenges around getting a sidewalk added to that stretch of road. He also talked about Town Commissioner Matt Hughes addressing the board about some recent legal issues. He talked about the upcoming Halloween celebration in town, and more.

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Carrboro: Early Voting, Minority Enterprise Development, Halloween

Posted by | Oct 25, 2024 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 25. She discussed early voting in Orange County. She also discussed a recent town proclamation of this week as Minority Enterprise Development Week. She also talked about upcoming Halloween activities in Carrboro, and more.

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