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Carrboro: Filling Town Council, Greene Tract and A Record Show

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 5, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, November 5 and debriefs on Election Day. She shares her thoughts on the next step for the Carrboro Town Council to fill a vacant seat. Plus: Lavelle shares more information on an upcoming open house on the Greene Tract and an upcoming CD and record show.

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Chapel Hill: Campaign Trail Reflections, Gov. Cooper and Greene Tract Discussions

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 4, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

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Orange County: Pfizer Vaccine Approval and Election Results

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 3, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioner Renee Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, November 3. She discusses the election results that stood out to her from Orange County. Plus: how the county government is prepared for the roll out of COVID-19 vaccines to children 5-11 years-old and the commissioners’ return to an in-person meeting.

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Hillsborough: Election Day, A New Mural and Advisory Board Openings

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 2, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Election Day, Tuesday November 2. Weaver details what her day’s been like as a candidate running unopposed, as well as a new mural project that just finished in downtown Hillsborough.

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Carrboro: The 203 Project and Halloween Weekend

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 29, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell in studio on Friday, October 29. She details the discussions at the town council meeting about the 203 Project and the latest updates in its spending estimates. Plus: several events are happening for Halloweekend around Carrboro, as well as some traffic detours.

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Chapel Hill: Franklin Street Plans and Halloween Safety

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 28, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Emily Powell, the fire and safety educator for the Chapel Hill Fire Department, drops by to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, October 28. She shares plans for the town’s emergency services on Halloween night, which include not immediately closing down Franklin Street for any wandering community members.

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Orange County: Booster Shots, Low Early Voting and Veterans Day Preview

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 27, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, October 27. She shares her thoughts on the latest COVID-19 data shared by the state government, as well as details on the availability and interest in booster shots of the vaccines. Plus: early voting across the county is beginning to finish up.

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Hillsborough: Nondiscrimination Ordinances and Autumn Activities

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 26, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, October 26 about what’s happening around the local government. She details a recent discussion on enforcing the town’s nondiscrimination ordinances, as well as early voting participation so far. Plus: Weaver shares some upcoming fall events in the area!

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Carrboro: Upcoming 203 Project, Film Festivals and Price’s Retirement

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

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to wrap up the week on Friday, October 22. She details this week’s council meeting, which included several reports and tasking a climate action group. Plus: Lavelle shares news from the Carrboro Farmers Market, the town’s Film Festival, early voting and more!

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Chapel Hill: A Splash Pad and Leaving Your Loose Leaves

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

Chapel Hill Town Council member and Mayor Pro Tem Michael Parker joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, October 21. He shares some of the top agenda items from Wednesday’s town council meeting, including early discussions on adding a splash pad to a park and in-depth stormwater studies.

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