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Hillsborough: Community Satisfaction, South Waterstone Development, Strategic Plan Update

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 10, 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, September 10. He discussed the recent town board of commissioners meeting, including signing off on a rezoning for some development at Waterstone South on the south end of town. He also gave an update on the town’s Strategic Plan, discussed a community satisfaction award the town recently received, previewed the upcoming Hog Day event, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Football Home Opener, LUMO Update, Council Preview

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 5, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Town Manager Chris Blue spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 5. He discussed Chapel Hill welcoming football fans for UNC Football’s home opener this weekend. He also previewed council business as they return from summer break. He discussed the latest in the rewrite of the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance, talked about the 828 MLK site, and more.

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Orange County: Thursday Commissioners Meeting, Volunteer Fair, Wonderful House

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 4, 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, September 4. She discussed the commissioners decision to hold this first meeting back on a Thursday. She also previewed some of the business of that meeting, including some upcoming community conversation about the Greene Tract. She also previewed an upcoming Orange County Road Show and Volunteer Fair, the opening of Wonderful House, and more.

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Carrboro: Early Voting Site Change, Resurfacing Streets, Labor Day

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 30, 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 30. She discussed town news and events, including the delay in construction at 203 S. Greenboro that has caused the early voting site in Carrboro to be moved back to 108 Bim Street. She also explained an environmentally friendly street resurfacing project that took place this week in Carrboro. She discussed the upcoming Labor Day Weekend, some upcoming events in the Carrboro community, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Back To School, Courthouse Vandalized, 828 MLK Feedback

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 29, 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 29. She discussed back to school week in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, including the Roll & Stroll event from this past weekend. She discussed the opening of the Rosemary St. parking deck downtown. She also discussed a recent instance of vandalism on the Chapel Hill courthouse, an upcoming feedback session on the 828 MLK property, and more.

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Orange County: School Bond Education Committee, Early Voting Update, Orange County Jobs

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 28, 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 28. She discussed the early voting site change from 203 S. Greensboro in Carrboro to 108 Bim Street, and the implications for the project. She also discussed some Orange County jobs, the latest on the School Bond Education Committee, and more.

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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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