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Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro: First Week of School, Remembering Jamezetta Bedford, Town Tree Health

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 28, discussing town news and events. She talked about the first week of school in the community and recounted her participation in welcoming students to Northside Elementary. She also discussed last weekend’s memorial service for late Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford, recounting key moments and takeaways from the celebration of her life. She outlined the work a tree expert is doing for the town in assessing tree health in public spaces around town, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Economic Development Awards, G20 Meeting, Back to School

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 27. She discussed some recent economic development awards won by the town. She also talked about the first week of school playing out in our community, previewed some upcoming events, and more.

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Orange County: Welcoming Rani Dasi and Honoring Jamezetta Bedford (Aug. 26, 2026)

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 26.

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Hillsborough: An Early Look at the Town’s Affordable Housing Strategy (Aug. 25, 2026)

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 25.

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Carrboro: Back to School, Unified Development Ordinance, Downtown Area Plan, Upcoming Events

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 21, discussing town news and events. She discussed the return of k-12 students to the classroom next week, previewing a clap-in she’ll be attending at Northside Elementary and urging caution as you drive around town next week. She also gave some general updates of longtime town projects including the Unified Development Ordinance, the Downtown Area Plan, and more. She also previewed upcoming events, including this weekend’s Fiestas en la Calle, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Council Look Ahead, Parks and Rec Updates, Back to School

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 20, discussing town news and events. She looked ahead to the start of school for k-12 students in the community next week. She also previewed the town council’s priorities and business going into the fall. She also updated some ongoing parks and rec projects, including the reopening of the tennis courts at Cedar Falls Park, and more.

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Orange County: Jamezetta Bedford’s Memorial and Federal Grant Distribution (Aug. 19, 2026)

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 19.

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Hillsborough: Boil Water Notice, Meeting Preview, Upcoming Events

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 18, discussing town new and events. He recapped the weekend’s water main break which led a boil water notice for the downtown area. He also previewed next week’s meeting, discussed some upcoming events around town and more.

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Carrboro: Music Festival, Back to School, Teen Center Pilot

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 14, discussing town news and events. She talked about the upcoming fall festival season in Carrboro, with a highlight the Carrboro Music Festival, which was just announced this week. She also previewed the upcoming La Feistas en La Calle, West End Poetry Festival, and more. She also discussed the upcoming return of students to the area, and the return to school for local public school students. She talked about a Teen Center pilot program at the Drakeford Library Complex, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Students Returning, Fire Station 4, LUMO Workshops

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 13, discussing town news and events. She previewed the upcoming Inter-City visit with the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill Carrboro, where they will visit Charlottesville, VA. She also discussed the start of school for both UNC and CHCCS. She talked about the plans for a rebuild of First Station 4 on Weaver Dairy Road, previewed some upcoming LUMO outreach, and more.

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