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Carrboro: Pride Month, Juneteenth, The Drakeford Effect

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 13, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 13, discussing town news and events. She discussed some upcoming weekend evens, including the Pride Piper Walk, as part of Pride Month celebrations. She also talked about upcoming Juneteenth celebrations in the community. She discussed the downtown area of Carrboro, updating potential development on a couple of highly visible parcels and discussing the effect of the Drakeford Library Complex on downtown, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Budget Vote, International Soccer, Karen Stegman

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 12, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 12, discussing town news and events. She discussed her experience at the Mexico vs. Turkiye soccer friendly at Kenan Stadium on Tuesday; she outlined the town council’s meeting from earlier in the week, including a preview vote on the budget; she discussed Karen Stegman’s legacy on the Town Council as she is set to depart later this month. She also previewed upcoming community events and more.

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Orange County: Re-evaluating Property Valuation, Juneteenth Events and Adopting Animals

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 11, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford joined 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 11.

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Hillsborough: Budget, North Carolina Weekend, Orange Fire Department Open House

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 10, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 10. He discussed the Hillsborough Town Budget, which the board of commissioners passed unanimously. He outlined the tough decisions that had to be made on revenue and delaying projects, particularly given federal budget cuts. He also talked about Last Friday Art Walk being featured on North Carolina Weekend, an upcoming open house at the Rural Orange Fire Department, and more.

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Carrboro: Positives from the Town Budget, Weekend Events, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 6, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 6, discussing town news and events. She discussed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which was passed by the council earlier this week. She talked about what she like in the budget, and why it is the right budget for Carrboro right now. She also talked about weekend events and more.

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Chapel Hill: Mexico vs. Turkiye Soccer, Budget Updates, Town Manager Search

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 5, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 5. She discussed the upcoming Mexico vs. Turkiye soccer friendly coming to Kenan Stadium on Tuesday, June 10. She talked about the impact on downtown, parking recommendations, and more. She also discussed the Town Council’s budget meeting last night, with the budget on pace to be passed in the next couple of weeks. She updated the search for a new long-term Town Manager, with an announcement expected sometime soon. She also previewed upcoming community events including Gun Violence Awareness Day, and more.

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Orange County: Pride & Juneteenth, Solid Waste Plan, Budget

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 4, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 4, discussing county news and events. She discussed Tuesday night’s business meeting, which saw proclamations passed for Pride Month and for Juneteenth. She discussed the latest on the county’s solid waste master plan, and other business from the meeting. She also discussed the board’s intent to adopt the budget at their meeting tomorrow night, but with some amendments still to resolve, and more.

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Hillsborough: FEMA Funding, Budget Update, Summer Banners

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 3, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 3, discussing town news and events. He discussed a recent op-ed he penned urging FEMA to reconsider funding cuts that are hurting communities across North Carolina. He also updated the budget process, with the budget for the next fiscal year expected to be passed at their next meeting. He also discussed the summer rotation of banners through downtown, with pride banners currently up in Hillsborough. He also discussed other upcoming events and more.

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Carrboro: 4th Amendment Proclamation, Honorary Strayhorn Drive, Weekend Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 30, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 30, discussing town news and events. She talked about the town council’s decision to pass a proclamation declaring themselves a 4th Amendment workplace, citing the constitutional guarantee against unreasonable search and seizure. She also discussed the honorary designation of Strayhorn Drive to recognize one of Carrboro’s original black families. She also previewed upcoming weekend events and more.

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Chapel Hill: LUMO, Historic Town Hall, Natural Areas Model

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 29, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, May 29, discussing town news and events. She discussed the latest on the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite. She also discussed a new tool for identifying natural areas in the community. She talked about the Cupola coming down from Historic Town Hall for safety reasons, and more.

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