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Hillsborough: Police Chief Named, Commissioners Work Session, Transportation Update

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 23, 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, September 24, discussing town news and events. He discussed the town manager’s naming of Jeff Winn as the permanent police chief after serving in the role on an interim basis for the last several months. He also discussed the most recent board of commissioners meeting, which saw a couple of updates on transportation projects and goals for the town. He also talked about the town’s leaf collection practices, upcoming events, and more.

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Carrboro: Tropical Storm Recovery, Budget Impacts, Upcoming Town Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 19, 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, September 19, discussing town news and events. She talked about this week’s Carroboro Town Council meeting, which saw various updates from town staff on the aftermath of Tropical Depression Chantal. She gave updates from the fire department, public works, and how the storm will impact the budget. She also previewed a busy end of the month for town events with both the Carrboro Music Festival and the celebration for All-America City coming soon.

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Chapel Hill: Leaf Policy, Glen Lennox Development, Parks & Rec Master Plan

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 18, 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, September 18, discussing town news and events. She discussed the town’s recent change to leaf collection policy, and feedback coming from the community on that topic. She also discussed a proposed grocery store at Glen Lennox, and how that may not come before council under the development agreement with Grubb Properties. She talked about upcoming opportunities to give the town feedback on the parks master plan, and more.

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Orange County: Rural Broadband Vote and a Life Saving Action at Stanback Middle School

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 17, 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, September 17, discussing county news and events. She talked about the commissioners decision to amend their rural broadband agreement with Lumos. She also described a life saving action by staff at Stanback Middle School after a student went into cardiac arrest. She discussed the future Orange County Crisis Diversion Center, and more.

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Hillsborough: Spirit of Hillsborough Award, Hog Day, Drug Arrest

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 16, 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, September 16, discussing town news and events. He revisited receiving the first Spirit of Hillsborough Award for his role in helping save a person from an overdose. He discussed the award’s purpose and when the next one might be awarded. He also recapped Hog Day from the previous weekend, talked about a drug arrest Hillsborough Police made after a month long investigation, and more.

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Carrboro: Remembering Hilliard Caldwell, Council Meetings Resume, CARE Team in Carrboro

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 12, 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, September 12, discussing town news and events. She discussed the passing of local Civil Rights leader and former Carrboro Alderman Hilliard Caldwell, who died last week at the age of 88. She discussed his legacy and importance in the community. She also discussed the expansion of the CARE (Crisis Assistance, Response, & Engagement) Team to Carrboro, and what that means for the community going forward. She previewed next week’s town council meeting, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Town Council Update, Chantal Updates, Honoring First Responders

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 11, 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, September 11, discussing town news and events. She gave updates on the major items from this week’s town council meeting, including a mixed use development project on MLK Blvd, updates on the affordable housing plan and Chantal recovery. She discussed a change to the way the town will be collecting leaves from residents this fall, some upcoming closures to Parks and Rec facilities, and more.

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Orange County: Highlights From Commissioners Meeting, CARE Team Expands, More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 10, 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, September 10, discussing county news and events. She talked about highlights from the county commissioners...

Hillsborough: Affordable Housing, Parking Study, NARCAN Training

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 9, 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, September 9, discussing town news and events. He talked about the approval a housing development that will provide “naturally occurring affordable housing” in town. He also shared some preliminary results from a downtown parking study, shared details of a NARCAN training at the recent board of commissioners meeting, and more.

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Carrboro: Safe Routes To School, Bike Detection System, New Business

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 5, 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, September 5, discussing town news and events. She discussed the town’s Safe Route to School Action Plan, which is getting more attention with the start of school. She discussed a new bike detection system to provide more safety for bicycles at some key intersections around town. She also discussed the opening of the new bakery Even Dough, and the other businesses along that portion of Weaver Street. She also previewed some upcoming events at the end of the month and more.

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