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Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill: Back to School and The Gwendolyn

Posted by | Aug 19, 2021 |

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 19. She shares thoughts on UNC’s opening so far, as well as the university’s public health protocols for the year, as well as a suggestion for parents before K-12 classes begin. Plus: a new office building with a special namesake officially opens in Chapel Hill.

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Orange County: Third Vaccines, New Facilities and Sally Greene

Posted by | Aug 18, 2021 |

Chair of the Orange County Commissioner Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on the air on Wednesday, August 18. She shares details on the latest press conference from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, as well as the local health department’s approach to changing guidance on additional COVID-19 vaccines. Plus: an upcoming ribbon-cutting and a fellow county commissioner is given an award!

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Hillsborough: Health Policies for Schools and Public Art

Posted by | Aug 17, 2021 |

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 17. She discusses her thoughts on recent health policies passed for Orange County Schools, as well as a change at the water treatment plant and an addition of public artwork.

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Carrboro: Vaccination Status, Bike Lanes and Big Grants

Posted by | Aug 13, 2021 |

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell in the studio on Friday, August 13. She provides insight on the town government’s recent requirement of vaccination status for employees and new grant program for businesses and non-profits. Plus: the new truth plaque and new protected bike lanes!

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Chapel Hill: UNC Move-In, Indoor Masking and a Racial Equity Plan

Posted by | Aug 12, 2021 |

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on the air Thursday, August 12. She shares thoughts on UNC students moving back to Chapel Hill in advance of the fall semester, as well as the university’s public health policies in place. Plus: details on the new countywide indoor mask mandate, a racial equity plan and stormwater discussions.

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Hillsborough: Incoming Mask Mandate and Dorothy N. Johnson

Posted by | Aug 10, 2021 |

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and shares more about Orange County’s incoming indoor mask mandate on Tuesday, August 10. She details why this step is being taken now amid a renewed spread of COVID-19. Plus: the Town of Hillsborough renames a community center after a local leader.

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Chapel Hill: UNC Preparation, East Rosemary Street and Estes Drive Improvements

Posted by | Aug 5, 2021 |

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss recent events happening around town on Thursday, August 5. She describes the preparation and conversations town leaders and UNC are having ahead of a new fall semester. Hemminger also details the latest on the Greene Tracte land and improvements along Estes Drive.

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Orange County: COVID Trends, Chapel Hill High and Eviction Protection

Posted by | Aug 4, 2021 |

Chair of the Orange County Commissioner Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on the air Wednesday, August 4. She shares thoughts on the latest COVID-19 spread and local data, as well as her thoughts ahead of the new academic year beginning. Plus: Price details the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Chapel Hill High School and how the county government can help those who are facing eviction.

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