Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle drops by 97.9 The Hill’s studio to speak with Brighton McConnell on Friday, November 12. She shares how the town government recognized Veterans Day, as well as updates from the latest town council meeting. Plus: a preview of the Orange County local governments’ plans with discussing the Greene Tract during meetings next week.
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