Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to help wrap up the week. She shares updates on the search to replace Town Manager David Andrews, who is set to retire at the end of the month. She also shares different updates from the town’s Parks and Recreation department.
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