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Orange County: Community Feedback, Clear the Shelters, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 23, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 23rd. She discussed some survey’s collecting community feedback. She also talked about an upcoming clear the shelters event at Orange County Animal Services. She also talked about a proposal to consolidate some of the county’s waste and recycling centers, and much more.

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Chapel Hill: Town Manager Chris Blue Talks New Job, Town Projects, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 23, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Town Manager Chris Blue joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 23rd. He discussed what it has been like to transition from Police Chief to Interim Town Manager, to permanent Town Manger. He also discussed some ongoing town projects, including the construction of the Rosemary Street parking deck. He also discussed some other projects around town, the town’s response to recent storms, and how the town prepares for the return of students each Fall.

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Hillsborough: Changes in Leadership, MPO, Planning for Train Station

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 22, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 22nd. She discussed a recent meeting with the Metropolitan Planning Organization, and how there will be changes in leadership after this fall’s elections. She also talked about the planning for the Hillsborough Train Station, and what the town is doing to prepare for the process of developing the area around the station site.

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Carrboro: Arts Center, Truth Plaque, 203 S. Greensboro

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 18, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 18th. He discussed the upcoming move by the Arts Center to their new home on Roberson Street. He also talked about the latest “Truth Plaque” historical marker that will be placed on September 1, the town’s third such marker. He also updated us on the 203 S. Greensboro project, and responded to some of the recent news out of the General Assembly, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Upcoming Road Closures, Construction Updates, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 17, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill on Thursday, August 17th. She discussed some upcoming town projects that will result in some road closures. She also updated construction on some projects, and discussed some upcoming town activities, including tailgating events prior to home football games this season. She also discussed the aftermath of Tuesday’s storms, and more.

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Orange County: Rural Internet Access, Storm Damage, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 16, 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, August 16th. She discussed the Orange County and Lumos partnership to bring high speed Internet access to rural parts of Orange County. She also discussed the aftermath of the recent storm that caused power outages for thousands of people in Orange and Durham Counties. She concluded with thoughts about the recently concluded Uproar Arts festival in Orange County, and more.

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Hillsborough: Uproar Aftermath, Upcoming Agenda, Homicide Response

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

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 15th. She discussed the aftermath of the Uproar Arts Festival, which saw many installations in downtown Hillsborough, as well as one piece purchased by the town to become permanent. She also discussed some of the priorities for town during the rest of the calendar year. She also responded to news of a homicide in Hillsborough from earlier this week, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Transit Director Brian Litchfield Talks Transit Grants, More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 3, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Director of Chapel Hill Transit Brian Litchfield spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 3rd. He discussed several recent grants obtained by Chapel Hill Transit, including on for a massive upgrade of bus stops throughout the community. He also gave an update on the Bus Rapid Transit project, and talked about how back to school effects the transit system.

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Orange County: Meeting with Congresswoman Foushee, County Cooling Centers, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 2, 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, August 2nd. She discussed a recent meeting with Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. She also discussed the county opening different sites a cooling centers during particularly hot weather. She also outlined some of the programs the Orange County Department of Aging has, including free outdoor concerts Wednesday nights in August, and much more.

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Hillsborough: Water and Sewer, Local Budget Implications, Uproar Arts

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 1, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Pre Tem Matt Hughes spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 1st. He discussed some of the history of Hillsborough water and sewer system. He also talked about local implications of the state budget still not being passed. He also shouted out a couple of local businesses that he appreciates, and talked about the National Night Out event coming up this evening.

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