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

Posted by | Aug 20, 2024 | ,

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 | Aug 15, 2024 | ,

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 | Aug 14, 2024 | ,

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 | Aug 13, 2024 | ,

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.

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

Posted by | Aug 7, 2024 | ,

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

Posted by | Aug 2, 2024 | ,

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

Posted by | Aug 1, 2024 | ,

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

Posted by | Jul 31, 2024 | ,

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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