Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Orange County Commissioner Renee Price calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about the latest news from around the county. She provides updates on the county state of emergency issued ahead of inclement weather on Thursday. Plus: the bad weather causes vaccination rollout to hit a snag and county commissioners discuss the Buckhorn Area Plan.

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Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to wrap up this week’s Conversations with the Mayors. Lavelle shares updates from the most recent town council meeting, including some zoning updates for Rogers Road, and previews next week’s meeting. Plus: a new police chief is announced and what kind of Valentine’s Day options are around town?

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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to catch up on this week’s news around town, including the response to community members rushing Franklin Street on Saturday. Hemminger shares how the UNC and the town are working together to address for the next UNC-Duke game. Plus: main topics at the town council’s recent retreat and a new way to travel around a Chapel Hill neighborhood.

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Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, February 10, to talk about recent local government news. How does North Carolina’s Phase 3 vaccine distribution plans affect Orange County? Plus: Price shares her thoughts on the Efland Station project that is now seeking a new location.

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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the latest from around her community on Tuesday, February 9. The town has approved changing the name of a street from one of a racist state figure. Plus: Weaver shares her thoughts on the Efland Station project moving on from Orange County and shares details on some upcoming Black History Month events.

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to wrap up the week and talk about some of the latest topics from around town. She shares thoughts on the Efland Station project in the northern area of the county fizzling out, as well as the latest Town Council meeting and a crucial town employee deciding to retire.

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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joined 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss everything happening around her town on Thursday, February 4. The town council is preparing for a virtual retreat. Chapel Hill earns funding from the county on several projects to lower environmental impact. Plus: Black History Month, some proposed development and UNC’s plans for in-person learning.

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Orange County Commissioner Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss some of the agenda items of Tuesday’s board meeting. Several important task forces and groups saw appointments, while a local legend with ties to 97.9 The Hill also got recognized. Plus: Price shares details on this year’s Dr. Pauli Murray Awards being organized by the county.

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Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joined 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss recent news in Hillsborough for Conversations with the Mayors. She shared reactions to new state guidance on in-person learning for schools, as well as news on the town’s historic district design guidelines.

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