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Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough: Tourism Still Recovering, Ordinance Against Feeding Wild Animals

Posted by | Feb 11, 2025 | ,

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 | Feb 7, 2025 | ,

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 | Feb 6, 2025 | ,

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 | Feb 5, 2025 | ,

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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Hillsborough: Eno River State Park, Black History Month, Social Media

Posted by | Feb 4, 2025 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 4, discussing town news and events. He talked about reaction to the historic Occaneechee Raceway becoming part of Eno River State Park, making the state park walkable from downtown. He also talked about the town’s recent Black History Month proclamation and some upcoming events around the town. He discussed the town’s decision to start a Blue Sky Social account, and more.

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Carrboro: Black History Month, Green Neighborhood Grants, Executive Orders

Posted by | Jan 31, 2025 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 31, discussing town news and events. She discussed the impact recent executive orders from the federal government may have on Carrboro residents, and what to expect from local government. She discussed Green Neighborhood Grants, which have open applications on the town website through the beginning of March. She also talked about Black History Month and its enhanced importance this year, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Implications of Federal Funding Freeze, Town Council Meeting Highlights, Town and Gown

Posted by | Jan 30, 2025 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 30, discussing town news and events. She talked about the town council’s recent meeting, which saw discussion of unifying the town’s affordable housing program, and approving the building of a training facility at Finley Golf Course. She also discussed the implications of the proposed federal funding freeze and how that would negatively affect the town, and more.

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Orange County: Federal Funding for County Programs, Government Academy, Budget

Posted by | Jan 29, 2025 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 29. She discussed the confusion around the recent proposed freezing of all Federal loans and grants, and how much that funding would affect county programs. She also talked about the Occaneechee Raceway becoming part of Eno River State Park, upcoming budget talks for the commissioners, and more.

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Hillsborough: Occaneechee Speedway, Sewer Capacity, Community Reinvestment

Posted by | Jan 28, 2025 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 28, discussing town news and events.  He talked about the business of the most recent Board of Commissioners meeting, which saw a conversation around the town’s water and sewer capacity. He also discussed a report on the Community Reinvestment program. He discussed the recent acquisition of the Historic Occaneechee Speedway by Eno River State Park, and more.

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Carrboro: Snow Recap, South Green Development, Town Proclamations

Posted by | Jan 24, 2025 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 24, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent snowfall in Carrboro, discussed a proposed development at South Green, explained some recent town proclamations, and more.

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