Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro: COVID Trends, Vaccination Status and Website Updates

Posted by | Jul 30, 2021 |

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, July 30. She discusses the recent meeting of Orange County leaders regarding the latest COVID-19 trends and Governor Roy Cooper’s comments about requiring vaccination status from state government employees. Plus: a letter to federal leaders and a survey on some website changes.

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Chapel Hill: Delta Variant and Deck Destruction

Posted by | Jul 29, 2021 |

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on the air Thursday, July 29. She reacts to the latest COVID-19 trends and executive order presented by state officials, as well as her thoughts on discussing vaccination with those who are not yet. Plus: the East Rosemary Street Parking Deck is days away from the start of demolition.

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Orange County: State of Emergency and Broadband Expansion

Posted by | Jul 28, 2021 |

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 28. She details the recent decision to indefinitely extend the county’s state of emergency for COVID-19.

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Hillsborough: State of Emergency, Durham Tech and Repaving

Posted by | Jul 27, 2021 |

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, July 27. She shares updates on the installation ceremony for Durham Tech President J.B. Buxton, whose school has a campus in Hillsborough. Weaver also discusses the recent extension of the Orange County state of emergency regarding COVID-19, repaving projects in town and the latest Last Fridays event.

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Carrboro: NC Vaccinations, Fall Plans and Food Distribution

Posted by | Jul 23, 2021 |

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to help finish out the week on Friday, July 23. She discusses Governor Roy Cooper’s latest update on COVID-19 trends and his executive order on public health guidelines. Plus: some of the upcoming items the Carrboro Town Council will tackle in September and the town’s food distribution series is set to end.

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Chapel Hill: Street Repaving, Seafood and Sick Birds

Posted by | Jul 22, 2021 |

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, July 22. She brings updates on an upcoming street repaving project, as well as discussions with UNC ahead of a new school year with more students returning to campus. Plus: a new restaurant is joining the downtown scene and some community members are petitioning for a splash pad.

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Orange County: Governor Cooper, Delta Variant Guidance and Board Applicants

Posted by | Jul 21, 2021 |

Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 21. Price shares initial reactions to Governor Roy Cooper’s press conference a new COVID-19 guidance for schools this fall. Plus, with applicants finalized, she details the process for filling a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners.

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Hillsborough: Uncontested Race and Delta Variant Protection

Posted by | Jul 20, 2021 |

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, July 20. She shares thoughts on learning she will be running unopposed for re-election as mayor this fall, as well as some town projects she hopes residents will keep in mind during election season.

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Orange County: Recapping the NACo Conference + BOCC Vacancy

Posted by | Jul 14, 2021 |

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and shares her experience at the National Association of Counties conference the last few days. Price details some main topics local governments across the country are discussing. Plus: time is running out to apply for the vacancy on the Board of County Commissioners!

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