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Chapel Hill: A New Term, New Town Council Members and Free Parking

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 9, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, December 9. She details how Wednesday’s organizational meeting for the town council went, as Chapel Hill welcomed three new council members. She also shares some highlights of the recent Metro Mayors meeting and details on the town’s free parking on the weekends this month.

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Hillsborough: Holiday Parade, Lantern Walk and Water Assistance

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 7, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, December 7. She discusses the holiday events held in her town over the weekend, including the Elf Run and annual holiday parade, as well as the upcoming Hillsborough Lantern Walk. Plus: Weaver shares how the town’s Water Assistance Program aims to make a difference and her well-wishes to Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle!

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Carrboro: Mayor Lavelle’s Final Segment

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 3, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Lydia Lavelle stops by the studio to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for her final segment as Carrboro’s mayor on Friday, December 3. The pair discuss what Lavelle is most proud of during her tenure, as well as the future of the community and mayor-elect Damon Seils. Plus: upcoming holiday events and a special election set to be held in Carrboro.

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Chapel Hill: No Holiday Parade, But Rosemary Street Development + Small Businesses

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 2, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, December 2. She details why the town is not having a holiday parade this winter, although it’s already planning for next year. Plus: Hemminger shares highlights from the recent Chapel Hill Town Council meeting and the holiday weekend.

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Orange County: Thanking Dr. Cohen and Applying for Homeowners Assistance

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 1, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, December 1. Price shares thoughts on the news of Dr. Mandy Cohen leaving the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, as well as updates on the local response to COVID-19. Plus: a county homeowners assistance program is accepting applications and the northern part of Orange County is preparing for a holiday parade.

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Hillsborough: Public Health, Local Business and The Holiday Parade

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 30, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, November 30. She discusses the breaking news of Dr. Mandy Cohen stepping down from the state government, as well as the local strategies to preparing for the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus: Weaver discusses Small Business Saturday and the town’s upcoming holiday parade.

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Orange County: District 50, Mask Mandate and Shopping Local

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 24, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioner Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, November 24. She discusses her recent announcement to run for District 50 in the North Carolina House of Representatives. Plus: Price shares details into why the indoor mask mandate has been extended and a new manufacturing facility recently announced near Mebane.

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Hillsborough: Mask Mandate, Last Fridays and Gingerbread Houses

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 23, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, November 23. She details the latest update from county leaders on continuing the indoor mask mandate through the end of the year. Plus: details on a cancelled Board of Commissioners meeting, the final Last Fridays of the year and several holiday events happening around the community!

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Carrboro: Community Safety Task Force and No Campaigning

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 19, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to finish out a busy week on Friday, November 19. She discusses highlights from this week’s town council meeting, including proclamations about small businesses, honoring the transgender community and an agenda item about community safety. Plus: Lavelle confirms she is not running for another office in 2022.

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Chapel Hill: Greene Tract, A New Hotel, Arbor Day and Thanksgiving

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 18, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, November 18. She shares updates from Wednesday’s town council meeting, which include the approval of a new downtown hotel and a resolution on the Greene Tract. Plus: upcoming events around Arbor Day, Thanksgiving Day and early thoughts on the likely state budget.

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