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Carrboro: Life and Legacy of Mae McClendon, Climate Resolution To Governor

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 20, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 20, discussing town news and events. She talked about the passing of community leader Mae McClendon from earlier in the week, including the impact and legacy left behind by Ms. McClendon. She also recapped the most recent meeting of the Carrboro Town Council, which saw a resolution directed at Gov. Stein urging him to take firmer action in pressuring energy providers to switch to renewable resources, and more.

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Road Closures For Repairs In Hillsborough And Carrboro Begin Monday, Mar. 23

Posted by Henry Taylor | Mar 20, 2026 | Traffic

Starting Monday, Mar. 23, sections of Hillsborough’s Governor Burke Road and Carrboro’s E. Popular Avenue and Roberson Street will be closed as crews conduct repairs.

In Carrboro and Orange County, A Push Back Against Pollution

Posted by Aaron Keck | Mar 20, 2026 | Environment, Local Government

The Carrboro Town Council and Orange County Commissioners both passed resolutions this week to tackle climate change.

Longleaf Swine Barbecue Set To Replace Luna Along Carrboro Main Street

Posted by Henry Taylor | Mar 18, 2026 | Business, News Around Town

Raleigh-based barbecue restaurant Longleaf Swine is planning to open a new location in Carrboro, replacing Luna Rotisserie and Taproom.

Carrboro: Elections and Voting, Women’s History Month, Kite Flying

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 6, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 6, discussing town news and events. She talked about election day on Tuesday, and they both reminisced about voting in previous elections. She also talked about an upcoming Black History Month concert that was rescheduled from February. She previewed a Women’s History Month event coming up, and more.

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Extraordinary Thrift Store in Carrboro Holds Ribbon-Cutting, Welcomes Customers

Posted by Henry Taylor | Mar 3, 2026 | Business, Nonprofit

Local officials, Extraordinary Ventures employees, and eager shoppers alike braved the rain to celebrate the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Carrboro thrift store.

Conversations We Need to Have – Carrboro Race And Equity Officer Anita Jones-McNair

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 2, 2026 | Conversations We Need To Have

Carrboro Chief Race And Equity Officer Anita Jones-McNair spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 2. She discussed highlights of Carrboro’s Black History Month programming, including a rescheduled concert that hasn’t happened yet. She also discussed the importance of celebrating Black History Month in the current climate, and the importance of voting with primary election happening tomorrow. She also previewed some upcoming town events, and more.

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Carrboro: Film Fest, Early Voting, Chamber Event, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 27, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, February 27, discussing town news and events. She talked about the rescheduled Carrboro Film Fest happening this weekend at the Drakeford Library Complex, along with early voting wrapping up on Saturday. She also mentioned the ribbon cutting for the Extraordinary Thrift Shop, which is taking over for the Community Worx Thrift shop in downtown Carrboro. She also gave highlights from an event from the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill Carrboro, and more.

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Thousands Participate in CPR Training World Record Attempt, With Orange County Among Leaders

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 26, 2026 | Health, State

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Carrboro: Legislative Breakfast, Delaying Weaver Street Pilot, Town Council Meeting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 20, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, February 20, discussing town news and events. She discussed the legislative breakfast that town leaders had with state and U.S. legislators. She also talked about the town council’s unanimous decision to delay the East Weaver Street closure pilot after numerous logistical questions from stakeholders. She recapped the rest of the town council meeting, discussed upcoming events, including the rescheduled Carrboro Film Fest, and more.

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