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Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough: Carpool Lines, Refugee Aid and Storywalks

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 31. She discusses school traffic, refugees fleeing Afghanistan and a recent addition to a local park.

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Carrboro: Pizzeria Mercato, Richard White and Roundabout Updates

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell in studio to finish a busy week around town on Friday, August 27. She details Gov. Roy Cooper’s visit to Pizzeria Mercato on Thursday and the local efforts to protect public health. Plus: how is the new town manager settling in and what are the most recent updates on a longstanding roundabout project?

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Chapel Hill: Gov. Cooper Visits and Residents Discuss Stormwater

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger drops by the 97.9 The Hill studio to speak with Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 26. She details a visit from Gov. Roy Cooper at a local business, as well as how the business community is working around the shifting public health landscape. Plus: what people can expect when visiting Chapel Hill for UNC games this fall and what the town is planning to do to discuss stormwater flow.

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Orange County: Bonnie B. Davis, Vaccinations and Tax Collection

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 25. She details the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony honoring a Black pioneer in the agriculture industry. Price also shares thoughts on the recent approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by the FDA.

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Hillsborough: Stormwater Management and the ABLE Project

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 24. She discusses some of the topics from the recent town commissioners’ meeting, like improving stormwater infrastructure and preparing for more rain in coming years. Plus: the Hillsborough Police Department joins a new initiative aiming to improve accountability and the town hosts another Last Fridays festival!

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Chapel Hill: Back to School and The Gwendolyn

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

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

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

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

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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