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Chapel Hill: University Day, Development Updates, Festifall, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 12, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 12. She discussed University Day on campus and what that ceremony was like. She also discussed several proposed redevelopments around Chapel Hill and how the Complete Communities Framework helps inform those developments. She also talked about FestiFall and other upcoming events in town.

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Orange County: Fire Personnel Honored, Greene Tract, Board and Commission Member Needed

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 11, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 11. She discussed Fire and Rescue personnel honored at the recent board of commissioners meeting. She also talked about the latest on the County’s goal to collect feedback on the Greene Tract. She also discussed the need for community volunteers for advisory boards and commissions, listening sessions for community health, and more.

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Hillsborough: Uproar Art’s Permanent Home, Water Theft, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 10, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 10. She discussed an Uproar Arts Festival installation that the town bought and recently had installed. She also explained some recent instances of water theft in the town, and some potential traffic effects of the the fire station parking lot resealing. She also discussed upcoming events in Hillsborough, and more.

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Carrboro: Mayor’s Endorsements, The Green Tract, Police Equity Report

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 6, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 6. He discussed his decision to endorse candidates for town council. He also talked about an approval for a consultant on the Green Tract, and the results of the Carrboro Police Department’s quarterly equity snapshot. He also discussed some upcoming events in Carrboro, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Communication With UNC, Town Employee of the Year, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 5, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 5. She discussed walk to school day in CHCCS, a meeting with the university chancellor’s team about communication with the town, and takeaways from a meeting with west end merchants on Franklin Street. She also discussed town employee Richard Terrell who was honored as the town employee of the year this week.

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Orange County: Register of Historic Places, 4-H Week, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 4, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 4. She discussed highlights from Tuesday night’s Board of Commissioners meeting, including property tax evaluation for 2025 and renewing the lease on Hillsborough Commons. She also discussed 4-H Week in Orange County. The board also approved an application to place a two room school house north of Hillsborough on the National Register of Historic Places, and more.

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Carrboro: Pride Parades, Budgets, and Cemeteries

Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 22, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils discusses Westwood Cemetery plans, gas-powered landscape equipment, and Saturday’s Pride parade.

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Hillsborough: Hog Day, Priorities for the Year, Utility Upgrades

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 19, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 19th. She discussed the results of Hillsborough’s Hog Day celebration from last weekend. She also highlighted her priorities for the remainder of her term as mayor. She also discussed the challenges surrounding several utilities upgrades in the town, and previewed some upcoming community events.

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Carrboro: Connectivity, Upcoming Events, Bicycle Social

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 15, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 15th. He discussed a bicycle social ride from campus to Chapel Hill and Carrboro. He also discussed how the recent campus lockdowns have affected the community. He previewed some upcoming Carrboro events, including the Carrboro Music Festival. He also talked about some connectivity and traffic control issues discussed at the last town council meeting, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Response to Another Lockdown, New Police Station, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 14, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 14th. She discussed the most recent “armed and dangerous person” lockdown from UNC’s campus on Wednesday. She also discussed the decision for the town to pursue a new location for the Police Station. She discussed the Chamber’s State of the Community Report. She also remembered a former Chapel Hill Mayor who passed away earlier this month. She concluded by looking ahead to some activities coming up in the community, and more.

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