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Orange County: COVID’s Toll on the Community and Budget

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 31, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss news from around the community. She shares thoughts on progressing to Group 4 of vaccine eligibility, preparation for creating the county’s budget and reflecting on the local death toll of COVID-19.

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Hillsborough: Eligibility, Sustainability and A Train Station

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

Hillsborough Commissioner Matt Hughes joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to fill in for Mayor Jenn Weaver. Hughes shares thoughts on vaccine eligibility advancing in North Carolina, the town board learning about utilities costs and the reasoning behind creating a Comprehensive Sustainability Plan.

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Carrboro: Capacity Changes, Vaccine Changes and Transgender Rights

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 26, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle visits 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to wrap up a full week of changes from the state government. She shares her thoughts on the new capacity limits and vaccine eligibility timelines just announced this week. Plus: comments on a lawsuit against the town from a former fire chief and proposed state legislation to limit transgender high schoolers in athletics.

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Chapel Hill: Downtown Partnership with UNC and the Carolina Donor Center

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 25, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the latest news in North Carolina on vaccine eligibility. She also provides updates from the latest Town Council meeting, which saw the town announce a new partnership with UNC, hear a report on the Blue Hill district and much more.

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Orange County: New State Guidance, Asian American Support and…Spring is Here!

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

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the latest news affecting the county and its residents. She shares why Orange County will match the state’s new outlines for capacity limits, as well as BIPOC elected officials’ support for Asian American community members.

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Hillsborough: Supporting Asian Americans, Last Fridays and Trains

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

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 the Hill’s Brighton McConnell for a check-in on her local government and the community as a whole. Weaver shares her thoughts on the new guidance from the state government, the support of Asian Americans and the train station project expected to be constructed in Hillsborough.

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Carrboro: A Comprehensive Plan, the ArtsCenter and Food Distribution

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

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle drops by to talk with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about last night’s storm and the Carrboro Connects community session. Plus: updates on the ArtsCenter’s conditional use permit and next week’s food distribution event at a new location.

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Chapel Hill: Short-Term Rentals, the Library and the Asian American Community

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

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about the recent tragedy in Atlanta and voices her support for the Asian American community. Plus: updates from the town council’s work session, where short-term rentals and advances in transit were on the agenda.

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Orange County: Inclement Weather Prep, Supporting the Arts and Bonnie Davis

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 17, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss several events happening around the county, including preparation for severe weather forecasted for Thursday. Plus: Price shares updates from the board’s meeting, in which it passed a resolution dedicated a building to an important county figure.

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Hillsborough: Turning the Corner with Warm Weather and Vaccines

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 16, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver calls in to talk with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about her community’s feelings around approaching a new spring in the pandemic. Plus: Weaver prepares for her State of the Town address and is looking for community questions!

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