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Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill: The Franklin Street Rush, Council Retreat and A Street Path

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to catch up on this week’s news around town, including the response to community members rushing Franklin Street on Saturday. Hemminger shares how the UNC and the town are working together to address for the next UNC-Duke game. Plus: main topics at the town council’s recent retreat and a new way to travel around a Chapel Hill neighborhood.

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Orange County: Phase 3 Changes and Efland Station

Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, February 10, to talk about recent local government news. How does North Carolina’s Phase 3 vaccine distribution plans affect Orange County? Plus: Price shares her thoughts on the Efland Station project that is now seeking a new location.

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Hillsborough: A Street Name Change, Black History Programming and Warm Weather

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the latest from around her community on Tuesday, February 9. The town has approved changing the name of a street from one of a racist state figure. Plus: Weaver shares her thoughts on the Efland Station project moving on from Orange County and shares details on some upcoming Black History Month events.

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Carrboro: Capital Improvement Plans, Black History Month and David Andrews’ Retirement

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to wrap up the week and talk about some of the latest topics from around town. She shares thoughts on the Efland Station project in the northern area of the county fizzling out, as well as the latest Town Council meeting and a crucial town employee deciding to retire.

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Chapel Hill: Virtual Council Retreat, Climate Projects and New Developments

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joined 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss everything happening around her town on Thursday, February 4. The town council is preparing for a virtual retreat. Chapel Hill earns funding from the county on several projects to lower environmental impact. Plus: Black History Month, some proposed development and UNC’s plans for in-person learning.

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Orange County: Task Force Appointments, Dr. Pauli Murray Awards and A Special Proclamation

Orange County Commissioner Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss some of the agenda items of Tuesday’s board meeting. Several important task forces and groups saw appointments, while a local legend with ties to 97.9 The Hill also got recognized. Plus: Price shares details on this year’s Dr. Pauli Murray Awards being organized by the county.

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Hillsborough: In-Person Learning, Historic District Guidelines and Groundhog Day

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joined 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss recent news in Hillsborough for Conversations with the Mayors. She shared reactions to new state guidance on in-person learning for schools, as well as news on the town’s historic district design guidelines.

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Carrboro: The General Assembly, Greensboro Street and Black History Month

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss several pieces of news from around town. She shares updates from the latest Town Council meeting, the ongoing construction of a roundabout and the town’s plans to celebrate Black History Month.

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Chapel Hill: Climate Action Plan, Transit to Vaccination Sites and Financial Plans

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss some of the items from Wednesday’s town council meeting. She shares an update on how the town’s Climate Action Plan is coming together, as well as on Chapel Hill Transit providing rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites and the town’s financial forecast for the next year.

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Orange County: Vaccine Doses and Long-Term Recovery Plan

Orange County Commissioner Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the latest news from around the county. How has Orange County responded to a shortage in vaccine first-shot doses compared to a high demand? And what plans are the local government crafting to prepare for life after the pandemic?

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