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Chapel Hill: Virtual Council Retreat, Climate Projects and New Developments

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

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: Task Force Appointments, Dr. Pauli Murray Awards and A Special Proclamation

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

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: In-Person Learning, Historic District Guidelines and Groundhog Day

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

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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Carrboro: The General Assembly, Greensboro Street and Black History Month

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

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss several pieces of news from around town. She shares updates from the latest Town Council meeting, the ongoing construction of a roundabout and the town’s plans to celebrate Black History Month.

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Chapel Hill: Climate Action Plan, Transit to Vaccination Sites and Financial Plans

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

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss some of the items from Wednesday’s town council meeting. She shares an update on how the town’s Climate Action Plan is coming together, as well as on Chapel Hill Transit providing rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites and the town’s financial forecast for the next year.

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Orange County: Vaccine Doses and Long-Term Recovery Plan

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

Orange County Commissioner Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the latest news from around the county. How has Orange County responded to a shortage in vaccine first-shot doses compared to a high demand? And what plans are the local government crafting to prepare for life after the pandemic?

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Hillsborough: Vaccine Doses, Budget Planning and A Pair of Retirements

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

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss some of the latest news from her town and Orange County. In addition to the latest vaccine updates, Weaver also shares some early budget planning the Board of Commissioners has begun and honors a pair of long-time town employees.

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Carrboro: A Birthday Proclamation, A Racial Equity Commission and A New Sidewalk

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

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about some of the latest news from around her town. She shares updates from the recent town council meeting, including the creation and goals of its Racial Equity Commissioner. She also shares news on an upcoming public hearing on a South Greensboro Street sidewalk.

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Chapel Hill: Inauguration Reactions, the Friday Center and 1 Million Meals

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

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger stops by to discuss news around the Chapel Hill community with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. Such news includes touring the Friday Center to see vaccination efforts, UNC students living within the community starting their new semester and Hemminger’s reaction to Wednesday’s inauguration.

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Orange County: Efland Station, Kizzy Corbett and A New President

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 20, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the previous evening’s board meeting. Its full agenda included discussing the proposed Efland Station development, honoring a local hero and passing non-discrimination ordinances. Also: Price shares her thoughts on President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ inauguration.

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