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Hillsborough: Nomad Takes Hot Tin Roof Space, Summer Activities in Hillsborough, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 2, 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 2. He discussed some recent business news, including the owners of downtown restaurant Nomad taking over the space formerly occupied by Hot Tin Roof. He also discussed summer activity possibilities in Hillsborough, and more.

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Carrboro: Power 100 Honors, 203 Project for Early Voting, and Fourth of July

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 28, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 28.

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Chapel Hill: Preparing for Estes Drive’s Paving, LUMO Work, and Fourth of July

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 27, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey in studio on Thursday, June 27.

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Hillsborough: Affordable Housing, Revamped Website, Operation Cooldown

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 25, 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, June 25. He discussed the town’s commitment to affordable housing, with a special meeting of the town commissioners being called for next month. He also talked about the town’s “Operation: Cooldown” initiative as we get deeper into summer. He also talked about the town’s revamped website, upcoming events, and more.

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Carrboro: Budget Passed, Juneteenth, Parking Deferred to September

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 21, 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, June 21. She discussed the passage of the town’s budget and what she sees as the highlights of the budget. She also talked about the council’s decision to defer their discussion of charging for downtown parking until their September meeting. She recounted the town’s Juneteenth celebration, and more.

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Chapel Hill: 828 MLK Update, Estes Drive Ribbon Cutting, Juneteenth

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 20, 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, June 20. She discussed the latest on the move of Chapel Hill Police Headquarters from 828 MLK to Millhouse Road, which should begin later this year. She also shared the latest on the environmental status of the 828 site, with a public comment period opening up in July. She recounted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Estes Drive, recapped her Juneteenth, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Legion Pond, New Police HQ, Developers and Complete Communities

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 13, 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, June 13. He discussed the latest from the Chapel Hill Town Council, including discussion of a recent proposal from a developer. He discussed how developers are starting to communicate with each other to help them coordinate development within the Complete Communities Initiative. He also discussed the future of the pond at Legion Park. He talked about Police Headquarters moving to a facility on Millhouse Road, maybe by the end of the year. He also discussed the recent reopening of the westbound land o Estes Drive, and more.

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Orange County: Budget Amendments, Orange County Juneteenth, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 12, 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, June 12. She discussed the latest on the county’s budget, including a few budget amendments included by commissioners. She also discussed the county’s Juneteenth celebration coming up this weekend. She discussed other upcoming events and more.

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Hillsborough: Budget Passes, Rezone Request on Margaret Lane, Churton Street Multi-Modal

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 11, 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, June 11. He discussed the latest Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting, which saw the passage of a town budget that included some tax increases. He also discussed a recent rezoning request for a property on Margaret Lane, the results of a multi-modal study the town recently passed and sent to The Department of Transportation for future consideration, some upcoming community events, and more.