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Orange County: Budget Work Continues, School Bond Referendum, Education Committee

Posted by | May 29, 2024 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 29. She discussed the latest on the commissioners work on the county’s budget. She also discussed the $300 million school bond referendum for the November ballot, and the need for volunteers to be on the Education Committee for that referendum. She also discussed upcoming county events, and more.

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Hillsborough: Budget Hearing, Handmade Parade, Trail Closure

Posted by | May 28, 2024 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 28. He discussed tonight’s upcoming budget hearing as the town continues to progress toward passing a budget. He also discussed the Handmade Parade coming up on Saturday, which is the culmination of a weekend of handmade crafts that begins with the Last Friday Art Walk. He discussed a private trail connecting the River Walk with the Occoneechee Speedway Trail being closed for maintenance, and more.

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Carrboro: 203 S. Greensboro Naming, Building Approved on N. Greensboro, Community Events

Posted by | May 24, 2024 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 24. She discussed the naming committee for the 203 S. Greensboro Building. She also talked about a recent town council meeting where there was a public hearing on a three story building on North Greensboro. She also talked about the recent “State of the Community” event held by the Chamber. She discussed coming events in the community including the Freight Train Blues Series, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Estes Drive Re-Open, State of the Community, Complete Communities

Posted by | May 24, 2024 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 24. She discussed the recent State of the Community event hosted by the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill Carrboro. She talked about key takeaways from the data presented by the Chamber. She also gave updates on the Complete Communities initiative, and some ongoing parks and recreation projects. She also discussed the latest on the Estes Drive Connectivity Project, with a planned early-mid June open date for the west-bound lanes. She also discussed upcoming community events, and more.

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Orange County: School Capital Funding, Budget Updates, Memorial Day Ceremony

Posted by | May 22, 2024 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 22. She talked about schools capital funding, which the commissioners saw a presentation on Tuesday night. She discussed some funds distributed as part of the county Action Plan, the upcoming Memorial Day Ceremony for Orange County, and more.

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Hillsborough: Budget Update, Tree In Road, Treasure Tree

Posted by | May 21, 2024 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 21. He discussed Hillsborough’s proposed budget, which is now available for the public, as well as how residents can offer feedback. He also talked about a large tree blocking Lawrence Road yesterday, the designation of an Easter Cottonwood as a “Treasure Tree,” and more.

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Chapel Hill: Budget Updates, Bond Referendum, Pedestrian Safety

Posted by | May 16, 2024 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 16. She discussed the latest on the town budget, including the plan to have a bond referendum on the ballot in November. She also talked about the latest communication around the LUMO re-write, the latest on the re-open date for westbound lanes of Estes Drive, some pedestrian safety measures being taken by the town, and more. She also previewed some upcoming community events.

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Orange County: Budget Update, CARE Team Launches, Community Events

Posted by | May 15, 2024 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 15. She gave an update on the county budget, which will have its second and final public hearing coming up on May 30. She also previewed a budget work session the commissioners will hold tomorrow night. She also talked about the recently launched CARE program, which puts a social worker in Orange County’s 911 Center. She also talked about upcoming events, including the Orange County Shred-a-Thon and more.

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Hillsborough: Proposed Budget, Rate Increases, Skate Spot

Posted by | May 14, 2024 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 14. He discussed the proposed budget for the town, which was unveiled this week. The budget includes rate increases for stormwater and water and sewer, as well as a property tax increase. He also discussed the construction timeline of the Cate’s Creek Park Skate Spot, and more.

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