Susan Romaine Leaving Carrboro Town Council After 1 Term
Ahead of a busy local election cycle, the Carrboro Town Council continues to prepare for change....
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Damon Seils
Carrboro: Pride Month, Mayor Candidate, Weekend Events
Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 2nd. He discussed the importance of local governments recognizing Pride Month. He also discussed many of the community Pride events coming up in Carrboro and Carrboro. He also discussed councilmember Barbara Foushee’s announcement that she will run to be Carrboro’s next mayor. He finished with some discussion of soccer in Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
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Read MoreCarrboro: Housing Development at South Green, Anticipating Budget, and More
Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 26th. He discussed what he anticipates from the budget proposal coming in a couple of weeks. He also shared the latest on a development at South Green, and another proposed development north of Calvander. He also discussed some upcoming events in the community, including Friday night’s Freight Train Blues Music Series at the Carrboro Town Commons, and some Memorial Day events in the Carrboro area.
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Carrboro Town Council Member Barbara Foushee Announces Mayoral Run
Carrboro Town Council member Barbara Foushee is running for Mayor of Carrboro, she announced in a...
Read MoreCarrboro: Budget Work, Bike Month, Advisory Boards
Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 12th. He talked about the Carrboro Town Council’s recent budget work session and some of the expectations leading up to the budget presentation set to happen in the next couple of weeks. He also discussed Bike Month and activities scheduled around Carrboro and Chapel Hill. He also recapped a recent appreciation event for members of advisory boards in Carrboro, and much more.
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Read MoreCarrboro: Integrated Communities, Bike Month, Carrboro Day
Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 5th. He discussed the town being accepted to the Building Integrated Communities Program, and a report from the Partnership to End Homelessness. He also discussed upcoming weekend events, including the Freight Train Blues Series and Carrboro Day coming up this Sunday.
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Read MoreCarrboro: Bike Month and Coordination to Address Climate Change
Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 28.
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‘It Feels Like A Good Time’: Damon Seils Plans to Step Down as Carrboro Mayor
Speaking with 97.9 The Hill about his decision not to run for reelection as Carrboro Mayor, Damon Seils said he’s “feeling good about it.”
Read MoreCarrboro: Mayor Damon Seils Discusses Not Running For Reelection
Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 21st. He discussed his thought process leading up to Wednesday afternoon’s announcement that he will not seek reelection this fall. He also discussed a proposed inter-government climate council in the county. He also discussed some upcoming community events, including a soil collection ceremony to honor the county’s victims of lynching.
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Read MoreThe 5:00 News – Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils Not Running For Second Term
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news is the announcement by Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils that he will not seek reelection this fall. Seils cited the 10 years he has served the town dating back to his days as a town councilmember, starting in April of 2013, and the need for him to move on to new challenges. Additionally, Wednesday saw a visit to Chapel Hill by state Attorney General Josh Stein. Also included is a story on House Bill 644, which seeks to limit the influence of social media on young people. We also hear from Piedmont Poet Laureate Dasan Ahanu about a poetry slam event at the Eno Arts Mill. In sports, Head Baseball Coach Scott Forbes discusses his teams makeup heading into the last stretch of the season, and several members of the field hockey team are celebrating a gold medal in an international competition.
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