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Hillsborough: November Elections, Summer Activities, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 30, 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, 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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 25, 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, 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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 24, 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, 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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 23, 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, 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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 18, 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, 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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Orange County: Morinaga Expansion, New County Manager, Voter I.D.s

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 17, 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 Tuesday, July 17. She discussed the recent news of Morinaga expanding doubling the size of their candy factory in western Orange County. She discussed the impact this will have, and talked about the continued collaboration between Mebane and Orange County as the Buckhorn Economic Development Zone continued to grow. She also talked about the swearing in of new County Manager Travis Myren. She also talked about Orange County voter I.D.s, upcoming county events, and more.

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Hillsborough: Mayor Mark Bell on Affordable Housing Workshop

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 16, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 17. He discussed Monday night’s Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting on affordable housing. The meeting included presentations on housing from multiple community partners. He described how this is the first of a series of meetings the board will hold in order to better address housing needs in the community, and more.