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Carrboro: Lessons Learned from All-America City Competition, 4th of July

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 2, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 2, discussing town news and events. She discussed her experience with other Carrboro representatives in Denver for the National Civic League’s All-America City competition. She discussed the benefits of exchanging ideas with representatives from other municipalities, as well as what the honor means for the town. She also discussed 4th of July festivities in Carrboro coming up this holiday weekend, and more.

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Orange County: Orange County Recognized, Carrboro Recognized, 4th of July

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 2, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 2, discussing county news and events. She talked about a recent award Orange County won for government achievement. She also discussed Carrboro’s recent designation as an All-America City, the first Orange County town to earn that distinction. She talked about some events and closures for the upcoming 4th of July holiday, and more.

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Hillsborough: Mark Bell on Running for Re-election

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 1, 2025 | 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 1, discussing town news and events. He talked about his recent decision to run for another two-year term as Hillsborough’s Mayor. He discussed when he made the decision, the challenges of balancing public office private life, what he’s most proud of during his first 18 months, and more. He also mentioned upcoming town events, a recent ribbon cutting, and more.

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Carrboro: Barbara Foushee From Denver For the All America City Awards

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 27, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 27, discussing town news and events. She was in Denver with other representatives from Carrboro, preparing for the town’s presentation to a panel of judges for the “All America City Award” from the National Civic League, interacting with other cities up for the award, and more. She also discussed upcoming 4th of July festivities in Carrboro, and more.

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Chapel Hill: New Town Manager, Karen Stegeman’s Last Meeting, Bond Money

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 26, 2025 | 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, June 27, discussing town news and events. She discussed the council’s hiring of Ted Voorhees as the new Town Manager, effective August 11. She also discussed Karen Stegman’s final meeting on the Town Council, as she prepares to move to Carrboro. She also talked about money being issued from recent voter-approved bonds, and more.

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Orange County: Ribbon Cuttings, Cooling Stations, TABLE Partnership

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 25, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 25, discussing county news and events. She discussed several recent ribbon cuttings, including a new Orange County EMS station, a park on the Alamance County line, and a news circulator bus in Hillsborough. She also discussed a recent partnership with TABLE that will allow the nonprofit to farm on some county owned land, and more.

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Hillsborough: Extreme Heat, UDO, America 250

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 24, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 24. He discussed the recent board of commissioners meeting which saw an update on the town’s Unified Development Ordinance rewrite. They also discussed plans for next summer’s America 250 Celebration, and more. He also discussed the extreme heat and how it is affecting Hillsborough, and more.

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Carrboro: Juneteenth Celebration, Downtown Area Plan, All-America City Awards

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 20, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 20, discussing town news and events. She talked about the combined Juneteenth celebration with Chapel Hill, which was at Carrboro Town Commons on Thursday. She also discussed a report from town staff on the Downtown Area Plan, which could include turning Weaver Street into a pedestrian mall. She discussed approval of a residential building on North Greensboro St., prepping for the All-America City Awards presentation in Denver, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Budget Narrowly Passes, Juneteenth, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 20, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pro Tem Amy Ryan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 20. She discussed yesterday’s Juneteenth celebration in Carrboro, which was combined celebration for the two towns. She also discussed the town budget, which narrowly passed the town council in a vote on Wednesday. She discussed the challenges the budget process posed, and how that may affect future budgets. She also previewed some upcoming community events, and more.

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Orange County: Budget Passes, New EMS Station, Job Fair

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 18, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 18. She discussed details of the county budget, which passed with unanimous support this week. She also talked about the opening of a new EMS station in Orange County, a new affordable housing development from Orange Habitat, an upcoming Job Fair, and a new mini-park opening this weekend. She also talked about upcoming community events and more.

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