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Orange County: School Protest Ordinance, Summertime, and Representing Orange County

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 6, 2022 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 6th. She discussed the proposed ordinance limiting protests on school grounds and more.

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Hillsborough: 4th of July, Statement on Reproductive Rights, Summer Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 5, 2022 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 5th. She discussed local mayor’s statement on reproductive rights, upcoming summer events, and more.

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Carrboro: Joint Statement, Frederick Douglass’ Essay and Repaving

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 1, 2022 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell in-studio on Friday, July 1. He shares details on how his joint statement with the other Orange County mayors about abortion access came together, as well as Carrboro’s role in pushing for reproductive health. Plus: Seils shares various Fourth of July activities happening around town and details on the repaving of East Main Street.

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Chapel Hill: Assistant Police Chief Celisa Lehew

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 30, 2022 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Police Department’s Assistant Chief Celisa Lehew speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, June 30. She discusses the recent conversations between emergency responders, downtown business owners and the unsheltered community after a few unsettling incidents. Lehew also details various resources available for community members when they feel public safety is at risk. Plus: the assistant chief shares what to expect on the Fourth of July!

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Orange County: Abortion Rights, COVID Vaccines and July 4th Safety

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 29, 2022 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renée Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 29. She shares her reaction to the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision and perspective on the right to abortions being turned over to state governments. Plus, Price shares details on the county’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout for infants and some key advice before the long weekend!

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Hillsborough: SCOTUS’ Ruling, Voter Passion and Summer Break

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 28, 2022 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Pro Temp Matt Hughes speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, June 28. He shares his thoughts on recent abortion rights demonstrations and the state Democratic party’s strategies to use that passion for mid-term elections this fall.

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Carrboro: New Budget and Ending Pride Month 2022

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 24, 2022 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 24, about the town council’s final meeting of the summer, passing the town budget and an upcoming food truck rodeo.

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Chapel Hill: Honoring the Lee’s, Lisa Price and Development Visions

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 23, 2022 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, June 23, to share her thoughts on several pieces of town news. She reflects on the death of Lisa Price, shares takeaways from Monday’s ceremony honoring the Lee family and spreads word of Food for Students.

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Orange County: Passing the Budget, Tabling the Picketing Ordinance

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 22, 2022 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renée Price joined 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 22. She shares highlights from Tuesday’s board meeting, which included passing a new budget for the next fiscal year and discussions of protests near school property. Plus: Price shares highlights from a weekend full of ceremonies and events.

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Hillsborough: Train Station, Skate Park, Justice and Freedom

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 21, 2022 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, June 21. She details her experience at a ceremony Friday recognizing civil rights activists from 1947, as well as attending an event on Juneteenth. Plus: Weaver details some of the longer-term projects included in the town’s recently-passed annual budget.

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