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Orange County: Welcoming Rani Dasi, Consent Agenda Items, Eno Arts Mill

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 29, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 29, discussing county news and events. She talked about the appointment of Rani Dasi to the board of commissioners, the strengths Dasi brings to the role, and her take on the process of naming a replacement. She also went through a few items from the consent agenda at Tuesday’s board meeting, discussed the reopening of the Eno Art Mill, and more.

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Hillsborough: State Budget, Last Fridays Art Walk, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 28, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 28, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recently adopted state budget and some of the implications for Hillsborough that town staff have found in the budget. He also discussed raises for some community members contained in the budget, and more. He also previewed this weekend’s Last Fridays Art Walk, and other upcoming events the town is planning through the end of the year.

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Chapel Hill: Weather Update, LUMO Draft Availability, Public Info Session

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 23, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 23, discussing town news and events. She discussed the recent inclement weather, and discussed preparedness for future inclement weather as we get further into hurricane season. She also talked about the Land Use Management Ordinance re-write, and the opportunities for public feedback on that draft document. She previewed an upcoming public information session, National Night Out, and more.

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Orange County: Reaction to Selection of Rani Dasi, Feasibility Study, Jamezetta Memorial

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 22, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Vice-Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Amy Fowler spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 22, discussing county news and events. She reacted to the Orange County Democratic Party’s selection of Rani Dasi to fill the vacant seat on the Orange County Commissioners. She also talked about that process. She also discussed a feasibility study which is collecting community feedback on converting an existing rail line through the county into something more public. She also shared details of the upcoming memorial service for Jamezetta Bedford, and more.

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Hillsborough: Water Rates, Reservoir Check, Leak Reporting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 21, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 21, discussing town news and events. He discussed the increase in water and sewer rates that were approved in the budget, which will start to show up on folks bills in August. He also discussed the latest on the levels at the reservoir, which are still comfortably above the water restriction limits. He also went over the protocols for reporting leaks to the water treatment plant, and more.

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Carrboro: Rail to Trail Feasibility, Summer Meals for Kids, Summer Weather

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 17, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 17, discussing town news and events. She discussed a new feasibility study, which includes several opportunities for public feedback. She also highlighted a CHCCS program providing meals for kids over the summer, looked at some other summer events, and more.

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Chapel Hill: The Land Use Management Ordinance Rewrite Draft Goes Live

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 16, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 16. She discussed the release of the town’s long-awaited rewrite of the town’s Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO). She outlined the key tenants of the current document, and also recounted the history of the document and the reason for the rewrite. She previewed some community outreach on the document and talked about the timeline going forward. She also previewed some upcoming events and more.

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Orange County: July Meeting Honoring Jamezetta Bedford, Changes to to Longtime Homeowners Program

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 15, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Orange County Commissioner Sally Greene spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 16, discussing county news and events. She recapped the board’s July 9th meeting, which was their first since the passing of active commissioner Jamezetta Bedford. She discussed Bedford’s legacy and how she was remembered at the meeting. She also talked about some proposed changes to the county’s Longtime Homeowner’s Assistance Fund, the upcoming schedule for the commissioners, and more.

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Hillsborough: State Budget, Heat Plan, Sewer Spill

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 14, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 14, discussing town news and events. He discussed the summer heat, and detailed resources available in Hillsborough for folks who need relief on particularly hot days. He also talked about the state budget and the potential for getting Chantal Recovery funds from that budget. He shared details on a large sewage spill from over the weekend, and more.

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Carrboro: Revisiting Recent Events, Look Ahead to Summer, Chantal One Year Later

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 10, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 10, discussing town news and events. She discussed the recent string of town-planned events, which included their program of Juneteenth events, Pride Month events, and their annual 4th of July celebration. She also looked ahead to the town’s schedule through the traditional down time of late July and early August. She also discussed the lasting impacts of Tropical Storm Chantal, and more.

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