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Carrboro: Freight Train Blues Begins, Different Takes on Downtown Area Plan, and ‘Move With The Mayor’

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 16, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell over the phone on Friday, May 16.

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Orange County’s Governments Receive Budget Proposals, Grapple With Adding Taxes or Cutting Services

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 12, 2025 | Local Government

The managers of three Orange County local governments recommended adding to residents’ increased tax bills in their FY26 budget proposals.

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.