Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the changes to COVID-19 vaccine eligibility announced by North Carolina leaders. Plus: how the loosened capacity restrictions will affect local businesses and how the town is proceeding with a potential name change to a Hillsborough street.

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Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about the latest news from around the state that affects our community. Plus: updates from Carrboro Town Council’s latest meeting and ways the local government has honored Black History Month.

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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the latest news affecting her town, including the impact of North Carolina moving toward eased capacity restrictions. Plus: updates on several items discussed at the Wednesday town council meeting, Black History Month projects on the town’s website and Wegmans opens in the community.

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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss her reactions to Governor Roy Cooper’s announcement of North Carolina easing several restrictions in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. She shares the likely county response, as well as updates on vaccination around the community and a popular grocery store opening.

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Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joined 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to wrap up the week with news from around her town. She shared updates on the town council’s weekly meeting, as well as details on an upcoming business roundtable and several proclamations she’s made in the last few days.

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Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger checks in with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share some recent news from around her town, including updates on the icy weather seen on Thursday. Plus: discussions of the town council about stormwater retention and a celebration for the Food for Students program!

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Orange County Commissioner Renee Price calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about the latest news from around the county. She provides updates on the county state of emergency issued ahead of inclement weather on Thursday. Plus: the bad weather causes vaccination rollout to hit a snag and county commissioners discuss the Buckhorn Area Plan.

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Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to wrap up this week’s Conversations with the Mayors. Lavelle shares updates from the most recent town council meeting, including some zoning updates for Rogers Road, and previews next week’s meeting. Plus: a new police chief is announced and what kind of Valentine’s Day options are around town?

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