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Chapel Hill: Weather Update, LUMO Draft Availability, Public Info Session

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 23, discussing town news and events. She discussed the recent inclement weather, and discussed preparedness for future inclement weather as we get further into hurricane season. She also talked about the Land Use Management Ordinance re-write, and the opportunities for public feedback on that draft document. She previewed an upcoming public information session, National Night Out, and more.

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Orange County: Reaction to Selection of Rani Dasi, Feasibility Study, Jamezetta Memorial

Vice-Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Amy Fowler spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 22, discussing county news and events. She reacted to the Orange County Democratic Party’s selection of Rani Dasi to fill the vacant seat on the Orange County Commissioners. She also talked about that process. She also discussed a feasibility study which is collecting community feedback on converting an existing rail line through the county into something more public. She also shared details of the upcoming memorial service for Jamezetta Bedford, and more.

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Hillsborough: Water Rates, Reservoir Check, Leak Reporting

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 21, discussing town news and events. He discussed the increase in water and sewer rates that were approved in the budget, which will start to show up on folks bills in August. He also discussed the latest on the levels at the reservoir, which are still comfortably above the water restriction limits. He also went over the protocols for reporting leaks to the water treatment plant, and more.

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Carrboro: Rail to Trail Feasibility, Summer Meals for Kids, Summer Weather

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 17, discussing town news and events. She discussed a new feasibility study, which includes several opportunities for public feedback. She also highlighted a CHCCS program providing meals for kids over the summer, looked at some other summer events, and more.

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Chapel Hill: The Land Use Management Ordinance Rewrite Draft Goes Live

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 16. She discussed the release of the town’s long-awaited rewrite of the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO). She outlined the key tenants of the current document, and also recounted the history of the document and the reason for the rewrite. She previewed some community outreach on the document and talked about the timeline going forward. She also previewed some upcoming events and more.

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Orange County: July Meeting Honoring Jamezetta Bedford, Changes to to Longtime Homeowners Program

Orange County Commissioner Sally Greene spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 16, discussing county news and events. She recapped the board’s July 9th meeting, which was their first since the passing of active commissioner Jamezetta Bedford. She discussed Bedford’s legacy and how she was remembered at the meeting. She also talked about some proposed changes to the county’s Longtime Homeowner’s Assistance Fund, the upcoming schedule for the commissioners, and more.

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Hillsborough: State Budget, Heat Plan, Sewer Spill

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 14, discussing town news and events. He discussed the summer heat, and detailed resources available in Hillsborough for folks who need relief on particularly hot days. He also talked about the state budget and the potential for getting Chantal Recovery funds from that budget. He shared details on a large sewage spill from over the weekend, and more.

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Carrboro: Revisiting Recent Events, Look Ahead to Summer, Chantal One Year Later

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 10, discussing town news and events. She discussed the recent string of town-planned events, which included their program of Juneteenth events, Pride Month events, and their annual 4th of July celebration. She also looked ahead to the town’s schedule through the traditional down time of late July and early August. She also discussed the lasting impacts of Tropical Storm Chantal, and more.

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Latest Episodes

Chapel Hill: Weather Update, LUMO Draft Availability, Public Info Session

Orange County: Reaction to Selection of Rani Dasi, Feasibility Study, Jamezetta Memorial

Hillsborough: Water Rates, Reservoir Check, Leak Reporting

Carrboro: Rail to Trail Feasibility, Summer Meals for Kids, Summer Weather

Chapel Hill: The Land Use Management Ordinance Rewrite Draft Goes Live

Orange County: July Meeting Honoring Jamezetta Bedford, Changes to to Longtime Homeowners Program

Hillsborough: State Budget, Heat Plan, Sewer Spill

Carrboro: Revisiting Recent Events, Look Ahead to Summer, Chantal One Year Later

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