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Carrboro: A New Comprehensive Plan and the West End Poetry Festival

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 24, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle speaks with Brighton McConnell in the 97.9 The Hill studio on Friday, September 24. She details the launch of the town government’s comprehensive plan, including a town council discussion and open house with community members. Plus: several timely proclamations and a preview of an upcoming celebration of poetry.

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Chapel Hill: John Richardson on Climate Action and Response

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 23, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

John Richardson, the sustainability officer for the Town of Chapel Hill, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, September 23. As he substitutes for Mayor Pam Hemminger, Richardson discusses the latest updates for the town’s Climate Action and Response Plan.

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Orange County: COVID Data, Revaluation and School Boards

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 22, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, September 22. She shares thoughts on the latest wave of COVID-19 data discussed by state leaders and how local elected officials are encouraging COVID-19 vaccination. Plus: Price discusses property revaluation in the Northside Neighborhood and Thursday’s joint meeting with the local school boards.

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Hillsborough: Vaccines for Children, Racial Equity and Last Fridays

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 21, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on a rainy Tuesday, September 21. She shares the emotions around the upcoming consideration of approval for COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11. Plus, she shares how county residents can weigh in on a countywide racial equity plan and details for this month’s Last Fridays event!

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Carrboro: Carrboro Music Festival, Small Business Week, Town Council Meetings

Posted by Aaron Johnson | Sep 17, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Elle Kehres on the air on Friday, September 17. She discusses the cancellation of the Carrboro Music Festival, Small Business Week and upcoming town council meetings.

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Chapel Hill: Booker Creek Watershed, East Rosemary St. Parking Deck and Rep. Verla Insko’s Retirement

Posted by Aaron Johnson | Sep 16, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast, News on The Hill with Andrew Stuckey

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Elle Kehres on the air Thursday, September 16. She details the recent information meeting regarding concerns of flooding and stormwater in the Booker Creek watershed, the groundbreaking event for the East Rosemary Street Parking Deck and the announcement of State Representative Verla Insko’s planned retirement.

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Orange County: Verla Insko, Property Reevaluations and Suicide Prevention

Posted by Elle Kehres | Sep 15, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Elle Kehres on the air Wednesday, September 15. She shares her thoughts on N.C. Representative Verla Insko’s much-deserved retirement, how the appeal process for county reevaluations is going, and resources to know during Suicide Prevention Month (and much more!).

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Hillsborough: Flags, High School Sports and Survey Results

Posted by Elle Kehres | Sep 15, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Elle Kehres on the air Tuesday, September 14. She shares the latest from Hillsborough’s Board of Commissioners meeting, including a discussion with Duke Energy about flags on electrical poles and the town’s comprehensive sustainability plan survey results. Plus her thoughts on the Orange County Board of Education’s decision to continue “high risk” sports programs.

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Carrboro: Town Council, Vaccination Rates and Carrboro Connects

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 10, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on the air on Friday, September 10. She discusses the first town council meeting of the fall set for next week. Plus: reactions to President Joe Biden’s executive order on COVID-19 vaccines and preparation for the next step of the town’s comprehensive plan.

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Chapel Hill: Home Football Games, 9/11 Events and Bus Drivers

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 9, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on the air Thursday, September 9. She details several upcoming events around town, including 9/11 remembrance events, UNC football’s home opener, meetings about stormwater management and more!

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