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Carrboro: Barbara Foushee on Running for Reelection, Initial Look at Budget

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 9, 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, May 9, discussing town news and events. She discussed her announcement this week that she will be seeking a second term as mayor, and how she arrived at that decision. She also discussed the first look at Town Manager Patrice Toney’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. She discussed major takeaways from the budget, the use of the fund balance, the challenges presented by the current economic landscape, and more.

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Carrboro: Mental Health Mondays, Carrboro Day, Upcoming Events

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 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 Friday, May 2, discussing town news and events. She talked about an upcoming series of events the town is holding for Mental Health Awareness Month called Mental Health Mondays. She also talked about Carrboro Police’s Diversion Social Worker Monrita Hughes and the works she does. She previewed this weekend’s Carrboro Day festivities, looked ahead to other Carrboro events coming up in the summer festival season, and more.

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Carrboro: Roads Closed Due To Multiple Down Power Lines Following Crash

Posted by Henry Taylor | May 1, 2025 | Safety, Traffic, Transit

The Town of Carrboro released a traffic alert following an accident that brought down multiple power lines.

Conversations We Need To Have: Anita Jones-McNair

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 21, 2025 | Conversations We Need To Have

Carroboro’s Chief Race and Equity Officer Anita Jones-McNair spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 21. She discussed some of the work her office has been doing over the last several months, including hosting a town hall conversation for community members to share their concerns about recent changes to policy at the federal and state level. She also talked about an internal program that allows town staff to learn more about non-profit organizations in the community. She discussed the town being named a finalist for the All-America City award, and the presentation the town will give in Denver as a finalist, and more.

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Carrboro: General Assembly Bills, OWASA Update, Advisory Boards

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 18, 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, April 18, discussing town news and events. She discussed an update from town staff on some bills going through the General Assembly that would limit the scope of local and county governments. She also discussed an update from OWASA, talking about the likelihood that their budget will include raised rates. She also discussed some of the town advisory boards, and more.

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Carrboro’s Bowbarr Set To Close At The End of April

Posted by Henry Taylor | Apr 18, 2025 | Business, Instagram

The owners of Bowbarr, a Carrboro bar that’s been open for more than a decade, said it will close its doors at the end of April.

Juvenile Suspect Arrested, Charged in Carrboro and Chapel Hill Armed Carjacking

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 16, 2025 | Crime, Safety

Investigators identified and charged the suspect of armed carjackings in downtown Carrboro and Chapel Hill, according to the police department.

TABLE Celebrates Full Renovation, Operations in New Carrboro Location With Ribbon Cutting

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 15, 2025 | Business, Health, Instagram, Nonprofit

TABLE’s leaders and community dignitaries gathered at 311 East Main Street in Carrboro to cap off its full renovation of its permanent home.

Carrboro: Budget Talks, Weaver Street Reimagined, Response to General Assembly

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 11, 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, April 11, discussing town news and events. She talked about the recent Town Council work session, in which the looked at the budget big picture. She also discussed recent open streets events that closed Weaver Street to vehicle traffic, and talked about the long-term possibility of that becoming permanent. She also responded to the number and scope of bills introduced to the General Assembly, and more.

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On Air Today: Designing a 97.9 The Hill WCHL T-Shirt with Mike Benson and Chip Hoppin

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 11, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

Local Artist and Owner of Lapin Blue Mike Benson and Screen Printer and Owner of The Merch Chip Hoppin spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 11. They discussed T-shirt design dos and don’ts, offering tips for making a good and effective T-shirt. Mike talked about the artistic process of designing a shirt, while Chip discussed what designs are most effective for a T-shirt. They also talked about WCOM moving to Drakeford Library Complex, and more.

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