Listen to ‘News on The Hill each week to hear the latest Conversations with the Mayors! The elected leaders of the Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough and Orange County governments join 97.9 The Hill to discuss the latest stories from around town and our community. Hear each episodes below, or on your favorite podcasting service!
Conversations with the Mayors is presented by The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro and Gonzalez Painters and Contractors.
Hillsborough: BRIC Settlement, Holiday Events, Solstice Walk
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 16, discussing town news and events. He discussed the ongoing saga around BRIC funding for local communities, including Hillsborough. He also talked about some recent holiday events, the upcoming Solstice Lantern Walk, and more.
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Carrboro: Council Meeting, Holiday Events, Braxton Foushee Day of Service
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, December 5, discussing town news and events. She outlined the most recent Carrboro Town Council meeting in which the council chose a new Mayor Pro Tem, had a resolution recognizing outgoing council member Randi Haven-O’Donnell, and swore in newly elected members. She also talked about the Carrboro tree lighting this weekend, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade, and more.
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Hillsborough: Chantal Recovery, ICE in the Triangle, and Holiday Events
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell discusses an upcoming town board meeting, ongoing storm recovery, and future holiday events.
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Orange County: CITEL Deal, Finishing Board Chair Duties and Filing Period
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Hillsborough: Fourth Amendment Rights, Urban Service Boundary and Holiday Service
Hillsborough Mayor Bell joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, Nov. 25 to detail news around town.
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Carrboro: Downtown Area Plan Passes, Supporting Immigrant Communities, Braxton Foushee Honored
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 21, discussing town news and events. She discussed the most recent meeting of the town council, including the passage of the Downtown Area Plan. She also talked about the recent presence of federal immigration officials in the Triangle, and a resolution passed by the town council in response to that. She also recalled Thursday’s ceremony inducting Braxton Foushee into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, and more.
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Chapel Hill: Federal Immigration Action Update, Town Council Meeting Recap, Upcoming Events
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 20, discussing town news and events. She discussed the latest on federal immigration action in the community, which as seen no documented cases of arrests in Orange County so far. She also updated the latest from the town council, which included proclamation, a LUMO vote being put off until January, a change to a housing development that will add money to the town’s affordable housing fund, and more.
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Orange County: Reaction to ICE, Development Denied, Facilities Upgrade
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 19. She discussed the reaction to federal immigration officers in the Triangle area, including a statement read at the commissioners’ meeting last night. She also talked about a development proposal off NC 86 which was denied by the board. She discussed a facilities upgrade plan, previewed upcoming community events, and more.
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Hillsborough: ICE in The Triangle, Plate Readers, Community Events
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 18, discussing town news and events. He talked about reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers being in Hillsborough. He also clarified the town’s use of license plate reading technology, previewed some upcoming community events, and more.
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Carrboro: Unified Development Ordinance and the Downtown Area Plan
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