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Chapel Hill: Looking Back on Highlights of Town Government in 2024 and Looking Ahead to Next Year

Posted by | Dec 26, 2024 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 26. She looked back on highlights of 2024 for the town, including seeing the Complete Communities Initiative starting to come to fruition. She also looked ahead to 2025, talked about an upcoming public hearing on UNC’s Cogeneration Plant’s application to burn fuel pellets, and more.

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Carrboro: Looking Back on 2024

Posted by | Dec 20, 2024 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, December 20. She discussed town news and events, looked back on 2024,  looked ahead to 2025, and more.

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Chapel Hill: New Park Coming to Franklin & Rosemary, Metro Mayors, Holidays

Posted by | Dec 19, 2024 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 19. She discussed the final meeting of the Committee on Economic Sustainability, including a forthcoming initiative to create a park at the corner of Franklin and Rosemary. She also discussed her trip to the winter Metro Mayors’ Conference, which included briefings from mayors and town staff in western North Carolina. She also discussed the process for finding a new Town Manager, encouraged folks to shop downtown for the holidays, and more.

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Orange County: Holidays, Opioid Grants, LEDs

Posted by | Dec 18, 2024 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 18. She discussed the upcoming next round of opioid settlement grants. She also discussed the upcoming switch to LED lights by the county as part of the climate action plan She also talked about upcoming changes to services and closures due to the holidays, and more.

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Hillsborough: Holiday Parade, Solstice Lantern Walk

Posted by | Dec 17, 2024 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 17. He discussed the Hillsborough Holiday Parade from earlier in December. He also talked about the upcoming Solstice Lantern Walk coming on Saturday, including the event surrounding the annual walk. He discussed closures and schedule changes for the town during the upcoming holiday, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Reaction to Carrboro Lawsuit, Advisory Board Vote, Economic Sustainability

Posted by | Dec 5, 2024 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Tem Amy Ryan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 5. She discussed the Town of Carrboro’s recent announcement that they have filed a lawsuit against Duke Energy over climate change. She also talked about the council’s recent vote to eliminate advisory boards. She discussed the recent work of the committee on Economic Sustainability, upcoming community events, and more.

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Orange County: Commissioners Organize, Carrboro Litigates, Foster Families Needed

Posted by | Dec 4, 2024 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 4. She discussed her reelection as Board Chair, Jean Hamilton as vice-chair, and the swearing in of new Commissioners. She also discussed Carrboro’s decision to move forward with a lawsuit against Duke Energy over their role in climate change and the costs that the local government has incurred because of climate change. She also discussed events around town, including an upcoming informational session for potential foster families in Orange County, and more.

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Hillsborough: Giving Tuesday, Small Business Saturday, Upcoming Town Board Meeting

Posted by | Dec 3, 2024 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 3. He discussed small businesses around Hillsborough, non-profits in the community, and more. He also talked about the agenda for next week’s Town Board of Commissioners meeting, and more.

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Orange County: Commissioner Swearing In, Open County Positions, Remembering John and Lynette Jeffries

Posted by | Nov 27, 2024 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 27. She discussed the upcoming swearing in of County Commissioners, discussed some open positions in county government, and remembers John and Lynette Jeffries. She also discussed Thanksgiving, including county closures and more.

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Hillsborough: Holiday Parade, Lantern Walk, Other Holiday Events

Posted by | Nov 26, 2024 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 26. He discussed upcoming holiday activities around Hillsborough, including the holiday parade, the Solstice Lantern Walk, other holiday activities, and more.

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