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Orange County: No Dollar General For White Cross, Disrupted Transportation Services, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 5, 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, April 5th. She discussed a denied rezoning request for a property near White Cross where developers were hoping to put a Dollar General Store. She also discussed Orange County Transit’s ailing fleet, causing some cancellation of services in the area this week.

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Hillsborough: Budget Priorities, Bonnie B. Davis Memorial Garden, and More

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

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 4th. She discussed reaction to bills in the general assembly, including Medicaid expansion, the elimination of local permits for handguns, and bills limiting the rights of LGBTQ citizens, and more. She also discussed town priorities for the upcoming budget discussion, the upcoming dedication of Bonnie B. Davis Memorial Garden, a dog costume contest and egg hunt, and more.

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Carrboro: Remembering John Allore, Bolin Creek Greenway, and Solar Panels

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 31, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 31st. He remembered Durham Budget Director and Carrboro resident John Allore, who died when his bicycle was struck by a vehicle earlier this week. Seils also gave updates on the Bolin Creek Greenway project, and an update to solar panels being installed on town buildings.

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Chapel Hill: Pickleball Courts, Athletic Field Upgrades, and Year of the Trail

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 30, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Town of Chapel Hill Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Atuya Cornwell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 30th. He discussed a pilot program creating dual-purpose pickleball and tennis courts leading the town to add multiple new options for pickleballers. He also discussed recent upgrades at Cedar Falls Park, The Year of the Trail, and spring and summer programs offered by Parks and Rec.

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Orange County: COVID Testing Sites Closing, Regional Transit Meeting, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 29, 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, March 29th. She discussed her participation earlier in the day in meeting of several regional transit groups, including the Durham Chapel Hill Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization. She also discussed the upcoming end to on-site COVID-19 testing in Orange County, plus more.

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Hillsborough: Update From Biden’s Visit To Durham, Annexation of Gatewood, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 28, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Pro Tem Matt Hughes spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 28th. He discussed President Biden’s visit to Durham and why North Carolina is a national leader in economic and infrastructure development. He also discussed news from last night Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting, including the possible annexation of the Gatewood Property, and more.

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Carrboro: Regional Commuter Rail, Council Work Session, and New Town Hire

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 24, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 24th. He discussed a meeting he attended in Cary for long-term planning for regional commuter rail. He also discussed the highlights of a recent town council work session, and discussed the town hiring a new Assistant Town Manager.

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Chapel Hill: Dunkin’ Drive-Thru, E. Franklin Development, and More

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

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 23rd. She discussed the concept plan for a development on East Franklin Street that could displace some popular businesses, including the Purple Bowl. She also discussed Dunkin’ Donuts on E. Franklin being approved for a drive-thru lane, and some other development news.

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Orange County: Capital Needs Assessment for Schools, Foster Families Needed, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 22, 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, March 22nd. She discussed a 4-2 vote in favor of commissioning a capital needs assessment for the local school districts, and the need for foster families in Orange County.

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Hillsborough: Remembering “Blackfeather” Jeffries, Sustainability Plan Draft, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 21, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 21st. She discussed a recent ceremony honoring John “Blackfeather” Jeffries, the town’s comprehensive sustainability plan now being publicly available, and more.

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