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Chapel Hill: The ‘Why’ Behind A New Budget, Plus Concept and Under-Construction Housing Projects

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 6, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, June 6.

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Orange County: School Bond Referendum, Estes Hills, McDougle, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 5, 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 5. She discussed the county’s public hearing on the upcoming school bond referendum. She particularly discussed concerns from families at McDougal Middle School and Estes Hills Elementary School in CHCCS. She also talked about an upcoming community meeting on the Greene Tract, the latest on the county’s budget, and more.

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Hillsborough: Budget Updates, Handmade Parade Recap, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 4, 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 4. He discussed the latest on Hillsborough’s budget, with an expected vote by the town board of commissioners on June 10. He also talked about last weekend’s Handmade Parade and the surrounding festivities. He also updated community events, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Downtown Businesses, Med Deli Update, Upcoming Town Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 30, 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, May 30. She discussed recent meetings with Franklin Street business owners. She talked about concerns and challenges for business owners, and what the town can do to help foster business activity downtown. She also talked about upcoming events in the community including the Pride Promenade and more.

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 29, 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, 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 Andrew Stuckey | May 28, 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, 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 Andrew Stuckey | May 24, 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, 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 Andrew Stuckey | May 24, 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 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 Andrew Stuckey | May 22, 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, 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 Andrew Stuckey | May 21, 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, 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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