Conversations with the Mayors Podcast Archives - Page 28 of 126

Hillsborough: Water Pump Replaced, Commissioners Consider Growth, Police Community Summit

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 27, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 27. He discussed the recent replacement of a large water pump at the town’s water treatment facility. He also previewed an upcoming community summit being held by Hillsborough Police. He discussed some recent rezoning applications that the town board is considering, as they decide how to appropriately allow the town to grow, and more. He also previewed upcoming events around town.

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Carrboro: OWASA Update, 203 S. Greensboro Update, Arts Center Turns 50

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 23, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 23. She discussed a meeting with OWASA officials on how they are addressing PFAS in drinking water. She also gave an update on the 203 S. Greensboro project, which is set to open this fall. She talked about the Arts Center’s 50th birthday, Eliazar Posada’s position as the executive director of Equality NC, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Rosemary Parking Deck Update, Back to School, Skate Park

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 22, 2024 | 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, August 22. She discussed the opening of the Rosemary Parking Deck coming up early next week. She also talked about back to school in the community, including some of the challenges faced by Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools this summer and continuing into this year. She also talked about bids going out for construction to reimagine Chapel Hill’s skate park, plus much more.

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Orange County: LUMOS Fiber Update, School Budget, Short Range Transit

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 21, 2024 | 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, August 21. She discussed the latest on LUMOS installing fiberoptic Internet in Orange County. She also discussed the latest on back to school, including the school bond education committee, and CHCCS’s latest budget shortfall. She also talked about a survey on short range transit in Orange County, and more.

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Hillsborough: How the Community Helped the Manhunt + Giving Feedback on Transit

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 20, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 20.

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Chapel Hill: Welcome Back Students, Good Neighbor Initiative, Estes Roll & Stroll

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 15, 2024 | 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, August 15. She discussed the return of UNC students to Chapel Hill, as well as the start of the upcoming k-12 school year. She also discussed the Good Neighbor Initiative, the upcoming Estes Drive Roll & Stroll, and more.

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Orange County: Meeting of NC Commissioners, Escaped Convict, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 14, 2024 | 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, August 14. She talked briefly about the escaped convict near Hillsborough and the community reaction. She also discussed her recent attendance at a meeting of North Carolina Commissioners, and described takeaways on court diversion for the mentally ill, library services, and more.

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Hillsborough: Escaped Convict, Debby Cleanup, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 13, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 13. He discussed the events of the day that began with a convicted murderer escaping a transport vehicle at UNC Hospitals Hillsborough, and the ensuing search throughout that part of town. He discussed the communication that has taken place between law enforcement and the town, and the impact he has seen around the community. He also talked about cleanup around town and the Riverwalk after Tropical Storm Debby passed through the area, and more.