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Chapel Hill: Amy Ryan on Town Budget Discussions, New Playground Equipment, and A E-Bike Library

Posted by | Apr 3, 2025 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Temp Amy Ryan joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell in studio on Thursday, April 3.

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Orange County: Transportation Priorities, Capital Improvement 10 Year Plan

Posted by | Apr 2, 2025 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 2, discussing county news and events. She discussed the recent meeting of the county board of commissioners, which included decisions about transportation priorities for the county, a presentation on the county’s 10-year Capital Improvement Plan, and more.

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Hillsborough: Climate Challenge Continues, 250th Celebration, Water Infrastructure

Posted by | Apr 1, 2025 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 1. He discussed the ongoing Hillsborough Climate Challenge which continues through Earth Day on April 22. He discussed upcoming events in the Climate Challenge, and the broader intent of the program. He also updated a pump station replacement project, discussed the timeline for the town’s participation in the America 250 Celebration coming up next year, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Budget Preview, Legion Road Property, Homestead Aquatic Center

Posted by | Mar 27, 2025 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 27, discussing town news and events. She discussed a preview of the town’s budget  from the town manager as budget talk picks up this spring. She also gave an update on the town-owned Legion Road property, as the next steps involve draining the pond on the property in advance of the creation of a wetland on the site. She also discussed the reopening of the Homestead Aquatic Center, and more.

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Hillsborough: Duane Hampton Day, Property Revaluation, Return of Climate Challenge

Posted by | Mar 25, 2025 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 25, discussing town news and events. He talked about the proclamation of Duane Hampton Day on March 24. He also discussed a presentation on the upcoming Orange County property revaluation. He discussed the upcoming Hillsborough Climate Challenge returning to the community in April, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Website Controversy, Brownfields Agreement, Upcoming Events

Posted by | Mar 20, 2025 | ,

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 20. She discussed a recent controversy around the town’s website, in which several pages celebrating the town’s LGBTQ+ history were archived. She also talked about the recent authorization of a Brownfields agreement on what needs to happen at the 828 MLK Jr. Boulevard site. She discussed upcoming town events, including creek week and more.

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Orange County: Property Revaluation, Future of Medicaid Expansion, Drakeford Library Opening

Posted by | Mar 19, 2025 | ,

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 19. She discussed the recent meeting of the Orange County Commissioners, which included a report on Medicaid expansion in Orange County, an update from OWASA, a proclamation for child abuse prevention month, and more. She also talked about the ongoing property revaluation which had notices sent out to property owners this week, the ribbon-cutting for the Drakeford Library Complex, and more.

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Hillsborough: Creek Week, King’s Highway Park, Resurfacing Streets

Posted by | Mar 18, 2025 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 18, discussing town news and events. He talked about the town’s participation in the county-wide Creek Week celebration. He also talked about King’s Highway Park, which recently had an upgraded kayak launch installed after the previous one washed away in a flood last year. He also discussed some utility work going on around town, including several streets being resurfaced, Google Fiber installation continuing, and more.

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Carrboro: Congressional Cities Conference, Project Zero, Drakeford Grand Opening

Posted by | Mar 14, 2025 | ,

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 14 discussing town news and events. She discussed her trip to Washington, D.C. this week for the Congressional Cities Conference, including interfacing with both of North Carolina’s Senators and Carrboro’s representative in congress. She also talked about a recent open house for the town’s move toward a project zero pledge to end bicycle and pedestrian fatalities, discussed the upcoming grand opening ceremony for the Drakeford Library Complex, and more.

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Hillsborough: Speed Limit Change, Police Update, Creek Week

Posted by | Mar 11, 2025 | ,

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 11, discussing town news and events. He discussed a speed limit change for U.S. 70 in town. He also talked about an update from the police department that was shared with the town council. He discussed upcoming Creek Week activities, and more.

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