Conversations With The Mayors

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 7. The post Orange County: Storm Prep, A Trip to NCACC, and Animal Services appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on the phone on Tuesday, August 6. The post Hillsborough: Street Paving, Government 101, and ‘Walk Fairview Day’ appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carroboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 2. She discussed her participation at the recent meeting of North Carolina Black Elected Municipal Officials. She also talked about the upcoming National Night Out event that Carrboro Police will be hosting at Town Commons on August 6. She talked about PORCH moving to a new headquarters in downtown, updated the 203 S. Greensboro project, and more. The post Carrboro: NC Black Elected Municipal Officials, National Night Out, PORCH HQ appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Police Chief Celisa Lehew and Chapel Hill Media Relations Manager Alex Carrasquillo spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 1. They discussed the upcoming National Night Out event coming up on Tuesday, August 6. They also talked about increased police presence on Franklin Street, the police department's upcoming move, the 50th birthday of Chapel Hill Transit, and more. The post Chapel Hill: National Night Out, Increased Police Downtown, Police Department Preps for Move appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 31. She discussed the latest on the School Bond Education Committee, which will help people understand the $300 million bond referendum on the ballot this November. She also talked about a free voter ID event coming up at the Seymour Senior Center next week. She also discussed upcoming county events and more. The post Orange County: School Bond Education Committee, Voter ID Event, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 30. He discussed watching the Olympics on television, an upcoming back to school supplies drive from Hillsborough Police, and more. He also talked about the upcoming fall elections and what races have Hillsborough's attention, and more. He discussed summer activities for the town, including the peaceful shade of the Riverwalk, and more. The post Hillsborough: November Elections, Summer Activities, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Town Manager Chris Blue spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 25. He revisited the FC Series soccer match from earlier in the week and how it impacted the town successfully. He also discussed NCDEQ's open comment period on the 828 MLK site in Chapel Hill, as conversation around what should be permitted on that site continue. He also discussed the upcoming National Night Out events, July being Parks and Rec month, and more. The post Chapel Hill: 828 MLK Update, FC Series Revisited, National Night Out appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 24. She discussed the creation of the new Strategic Planning Manager position and what that role will entail. She also talked about the School Bond Education Committee which will have its first meeting this week. She also discussed a campaign to empty the animal shelters by reducing adoption fees, and more. The post Orange County: New Strategic Planning Manager, School Bond Education Committee appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 23. He discussed the opening of the Cate's Creek Skate Spot in Cate's Creek Park. The skating facility has been years in the making. Work near the skating facility will continue for a few days, but the skate spot is now open for recreation, and the town is planning a grand opening for the end of September. He also discussed the planning process for the Hillsborough Train Station, discussed an opening on the Parks and Rec board, and more. The post Hillsborough: Skate Spot Opens, Planning for Train Station, Parks and Rec Board appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 18. She discussed the town's preparations for the upcoming FC Series friendly between Celtic FC and Manchester City. She discussed the potential benefits for the town, and lessons learned from last year's game. She also discussed downtown safety after Wednesday's incident with shots fired in the air on East Franklin Street. She talked about upcoming community events, and more. The post Chapel Hill: FC Series Soccer, Response to Shots Downtown, More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 17. She discussed the recent news of Morinaga expanding doubling the size of their candy factory in western Orange County. She discussed the impact this will have, and talked about the continued collaboration between Mebane and Orange County as the Buckhorn Economic Development Zone continued to grow. She also talked about the swearing in of new County Manager Travis Myren. She also talked about Orange County voter I.D.s, upcoming county events, and more. The post Orange County: Morinaga Expansion, New County Manager, Voter I.D.s appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 17. He discussed Monday night's Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting on affordable housing. The meeting included presentations on housing from multiple community partners. He described how this is the first of a series of meetings the board will hold in order to better address housing needs in the community, and more. The post Hillsborough: Mayor Mark Bell on Affordable Housing Workshop appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell over the phone on Friday, July 12. The post Carrboro: Frederick Douglass Reading, Asphalt Artwork, and Upcoming Road Work appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell in the studio on Thursday, July 11. The post Chapel Hill: ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty,’ Preparing for FC Series, and Other Downtown Updates appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Vice Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Sally Greene joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell in studio on Wednesday, July 10. The post Orange County: Highlights from the First Half of 2024 + County Resources to Stay Cool appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell over the phone on Tuesday, July 9. The post Hillsborough: Staying Cool Around Town + What to Know About Affordable Housing appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 2. He discussed some recent business news, including the owners of downtown restaurant Nomad taking over the space formerly occupied by Hot Tin Roof. He also discussed summer activity possibilities in Hillsborough, and more. The post Hillsborough: Nomad Takes Hot Tin Roof Space, Summer Activities in Hillsborough, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 28. The post Carrboro: Power 100 Honors, 203 Project for Early Voting, and Fourth of July appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey in studio on Thursday, June 27. The post Chapel Hill: Preparing for Estes Drive’s Paving, LUMO Work, and Fourth of July appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 25. He discussed the town's commitment to affordable housing, with a special meeting of the town commissioners being called for next month. He also talked about the town's "Operation: Cooldown" initiative as we get deeper into summer. He also talked about the town's revamped website, upcoming events, and more. The post Hillsborough: Affordable Housing, Revamped Website, Operation Cooldown appeared first on Chapelboro.com.