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Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Orange County: Storm Prep, A Trip to NCACC, and Animal Services

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 7.

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Carrboro: NC Black Elected Municipal Officials, National Night Out, PORCH HQ

Carroboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 2. She discussed her participation at the recent meeting of North Carolina Black Elected Municipal Officials. She also talked about the upcoming National Night Out event that Carrboro Police will be hosting at Town Commons on August 6. She talked about PORCH moving to a new headquarters in downtown, updated the 203 S. Greensboro project, and more.

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Chapel Hill: National Night Out, Increased Police Downtown, Police Department Preps for Move

Chapel Hill Police Chief Celisa Lehew and Chapel Hill Media Relations Manager Alex Carrasquillo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 1. They discussed the upcoming National Night Out event coming up on Tuesday, August 6. They also talked about increased police presence on Franklin Street, the police department’s upcoming move, the 50th birthday of Chapel Hill Transit, and more.

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Orange County: School Bond Education Committee, Voter ID Event, and More

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 31. She discussed the latest on the School Bond Education Committee, which will help people understand the $300 million bond referendum on the ballot this November. She also talked about a free voter ID event coming up at the Seymour Senior Center next week. She also discussed upcoming county events and more.

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Hillsborough: November Elections, Summer Activities, and More

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 30. He discussed watching the Olympics on television, an upcoming back to school supplies drive from Hillsborough Police, and more. He also talked about the upcoming fall elections and what races have Hillsborough’s attention, and more. He discussed summer activities for the town, including the peaceful shade of the Riverwalk, and more.

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Chapel Hill: 828 MLK Update, FC Series Revisited, National Night Out

Chapel Hill Town Manager Chris Blue spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 25. He revisited the FC Series soccer match from earlier in the week and how it impacted the town successfully. He also discussed NCDEQ’s open comment period on the 828 MLK site in Chapel Hill, as conversation around what should be permitted on that site continue. He also discussed the upcoming National Night Out events, July being Parks and Rec month, and more.

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Orange County: New Strategic Planning Manager, School Bond Education Committee

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 24. She discussed the creation of the new Strategic Planning Manager position and what that role will entail. She also talked about the School Bond Education Committee which will have its first meeting this week. She also discussed a campaign to empty the animal shelters by reducing adoption fees, and more.

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Hillsborough: Skate Spot Opens, Planning for Train Station, Parks and Rec Board

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 23. He discussed the opening of the Cate’s Creek Skate Spot in Cate’s Creek Park. The skating facility has been years in the making. Work near the skating facility will continue for a few days, but the skate spot is now open for recreation, and the town is planning a grand opening for the end of September. He also discussed the planning process for the Hillsborough Train Station, discussed an opening on the Parks and Rec board, and more.

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Chapel Hill: FC Series Soccer, Response to Shots Downtown, More

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 18. She discussed the town’s preparations for the upcoming FC Series friendly between Celtic FC and Manchester City. She discussed the potential benefits for the town, and lessons learned from last year’s game. She also discussed downtown safety after Wednesday’s incident with shots fired in the air on East Franklin Street. She talked about upcoming community events, and more.

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