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Hillsborough: Mark Bell Talks Running for Mayor, NC 86 Bridge, and More

Posted by | Jul 25, 2023 |

Hillsborough Town Commissioner and mayoral candidate Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 25th. He talked about the reopening of the NC 86 bridge in Hillsborough, his decision to run for mayor, and what comes next for Hillsborough. He also discussed the Uproar Arts Festival, with several installations in Hillsborough this month.

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Carrboro: Upcoming Elections, Bolin Creek Greenway, and More

Posted by | Jul 21, 2023 |

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 21st. He discussed the final candidate list, community feedback on the Bolin Creek Greenway, the recent soccer match in Chapel Hill, and the ongoing World Cup.

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Orange County: National Association of Counties, Advice for New Candidates, and More

Posted by | Jul 19, 2023 |

Orange County District 2 Commissioner Phyllis Portie-Ascott spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 19th. She discussed the upcoming National Association of Counties in Texas later this week. She also discussed being a new commissioner, and offered advice for people considering running for the first time.

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Chapel Hill: Parks and Rec Month, and Chelsea-Wrexham Friendly

Posted by | Jul 6, 2023 |

Town of Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Director Atuya Cornwell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 6th. He discussed July being Parks and Rec month both nationally and locally here in Chapel Hill. He also discussed some of his favorite parks in Chapel Hill, and talked about the logistics of the Chelsea vs. Wrexham soccer match coming to Keenan Stadium next month.

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Orange County: UPROAR Arts, Partnership to End Homelessness, and More

Posted by | Jul 5, 2023 |

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 5th. She discussed a recent meeting of the Partnership to End Homelessness where they broke down the numbers from their January count of unsheltered people in Orange County. She also talked about the UPROAR Arts Festival that will bring art installments to several locations throughout Orange County during July and August. She also recommended some Orange County Parks for summer enjoyment.

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Carrboro: Housing Developments, Pride Month Concluded, 4th of July

Posted by | Jun 30, 2023 |

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 30th. He discussed some housing developments approved at the most recent town council meeting, as well as some agenda items that were not discussed by the Council, but are available for the public. He also talked about the conclusion of Pride Month in Carrborro, and a full slate of celebratory activities on the 4th of July.

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