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Chapel Hill: News Bus Grant, Ribbon Cuttings, Police Chief Honored

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 12, 2026 | 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, March 12, discussing town news and events. She discussed the recently opened State Senate and the implications for the town. She talked about a grant the town recently received to upgrade the bus fleet for Chapel Hill Transit, a couple of recent ribbon-cutting milestones, an honor for Police Chief Celisa Lehew, and more.

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Orange County: Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford With Meeting Recap, Orange County Property for Sale

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 11, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 11, discussing county news and events. She recapped this week’s Orange Couny Commissioners meeting, which heard updates on the county’s 2050 Land Use Plan, as well as appointment to boards and commissions. She also discussed some property that the county is selling, and the process they have to go through to sell that property. She also discussed the recent midterm elections, which saw her win reelection and the recently opened state senate seat in Orange County.

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Carrboro: Elections and Voting, Women’s History Month, Kite Flying

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 6, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 6, discussing town news and events. She talked about election day on Tuesday, and they both reminisced about voting in previous elections. She also talked about an upcoming Black History Month concert that was rescheduled from February. She previewed a Women’s History Month event coming up, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Election Reaction, Startup Settles in Chapel Hill, Affirming the Constitution

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 5, 2026 | 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, March 5, discussing town news and events. She talked about the recent meeting of the town council, which saw former local startup Eats2Seats choose Chapel Hill as their headquarters. She also talked about the council’s decision to pass a resolution reaffirming the fourth and fifth amendments to the Constitution, previewed some upcoming events, and more.

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Orange County: Election Reaction, National Association of Counties

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 4, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 5, discussing town news and events. She offered reaction to Tuesday’s midterm primary elections locally, which saw three fellow board members elected. She also recapped feedback from Commissioners who went to the recent Association of Counties conference in Washington, D.C., and more.

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Hillsborough: Bridge Closure, Commissioners Meeting Preview

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 3, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 3, discussing town news and events. He talked about election day and his experience voting early with his family. He also discussed a bridge closure affecting overnight traffic in Hillsborough. He also gave a preview of the upcoming Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners meeting next week, previewed some upcoming town events, and more.

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Carrboro: Film Fest, Early Voting, Chamber Event, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 27, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, February 27, discussing town news and events. She talked about the rescheduled Carrboro Film Fest happening this weekend at the Drakeford Library Complex, along with early voting wrapping up on Saturday. She also mentioned the ribbon cutting for the Extraordinary Thrift Shop, which is taking over for the Community Worx Thrift shop in downtown Carrboro. She also gave highlights from an event from the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill Carrboro, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Weaver Dairy Road Developments, Black History Recognition, Legion Road Update

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 26, 2026 | 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, February 26. She discussed the news of a Barnes and Noble coming to University Place later this year. She also talked about the recent Town Council meeting, which saw a recognition of Black History Month, and approval of a couple of developments on Weaver Dairy Road. She also gave an update on the Legion Road property, and more.

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Orange County: Tax Administrator Hire, Upcoming Budget Decisions, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 25, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 25, discussing county news and events. She talked about the timeline and priorities around the hire of a new county Tax Administrator, outlined some of the upcoming discussions around the county’s budget, discussed early voting in our community, and more.

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Carrboro: Legislative Breakfast, Delaying Weaver Street Pilot, Town Council Meeting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 20, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, February 20, discussing town news and events. She discussed the legislative breakfast that town leaders had with state and U.S. legislators. She also talked about the town council’s unanimous decision to delay the East Weaver Street closure pilot after numerous logistical questions from stakeholders. She recapped the rest of the town council meeting, discussed upcoming events, including the rescheduled Carrboro Film Fest, and more.

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