Conversations with the Mayors

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Conversations with the Mayors

Every week, 97.9 The Hill WCHL's Aaron Keck chats with the mayors of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, plus the chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners. From breaking news to hot-button issues, they cover all the big news, trends, events and developments in one of the most exciting, most progressive, most desirable, and fastest-growing communities in America.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Carrboro: Drakeford Library Complex Update, Affordable Housing Plans

    Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 1. She discussed the most recent update on the completion of the Drakeford Library Complex, formerly known as the 203 S. Greensboro Project. She suggested that the building may not be open until early 2025, but the finishing touches are in progress. She also discussed an upcoming community Q & A as the town considers affordable housing on town owned parcels of land. She also discussed other town news and events.

    13 min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    Chapel Hill: Election, Murals, Weavers Grove

    Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 31. She talked about the evening's Halloween festivities, the upcoming election, some new public artwork around town, and latest dedication at Weaver's Grove. She also talked about other town news and events.

    10 min

  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    Orange County: Cyber Security with Chief Information Officer Robert Reynolds

    Chief Information Officer for Orange County Robert Reynolds spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 30. He discussed the responsibilities of the CIO, and what services that coves for the county. He also discussed October as Cyber Security Month, what the county is doing to keep systems safe, and more.

    9 min

  4. 6 DAYS AGO

    Hillsborough: Pedestrian Safety, Matt Hughes Reaction, Halloween

    Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 29. He shared a discussion the board of commissioners has around bike and pedestrian safety after the recent death of a young pedestrian along the US 70 bypass. He shared the challenges around getting a sidewalk added to that stretch of road. He also talked about Town Commissioner Matt Hughes addressing the board about some recent legal issues. He talked about the upcoming Halloween celebration in town, and more.

    11 min

  5. OCT 25

    Carrboro: Early Voting, Minority Enterprise Development, Halloween

    Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 25. She discussed early voting in Orange County. She also discussed a recent town proclamation of this week as Minority Enterprise Development Week. She also talked about upcoming Halloween activities in Carrboro, and more.

    9 min

  6. OCT 24

    Chapel Hill: No Putt-Putt, Early Voting, Climate Goals

    Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 24. She discussed early voting in the community, including an early voting event she appeared at along with science advocate Bill Nye. She also talked about the Putt-Putt Fun Center that was proposed, but is no longer coming to Chapel Hill. She discussed the town's progress toward climate goals, upcoming events, and more.

    13 min

  7. OCT 23

    Orange County: Early Voting, First Responders in Western NC, Drakeford Library Complex

    Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 23. She discussed early voting in Orange Count so far, including her voting experience, and parking tips for Chapel of the Cross. She also discussed area first responders and support personnel helping in Western North Carolina with hurricane recovery. She talked about the Orange County Skills Center's upcoming move to the Drakeford Library Complex, and more.

    12 min

  8. OCT 22

    Hillsborough: Early Voting, Trunk or Treat, Mayor’s House Haunted?

    Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 22. He discussed early voting in northern Orange County, including wait times at Orange Works and Effland-Cheeks Community Center. He also previewed some upcoming Halloween events around town, including a Trunk or Treat event hosted by the Hillsborough Police. He also discussed the history of his home in historic downtown Hillsborough, and why some people think it is haunted.

    10 min
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About

Every week, 97.9 The Hill WCHL's Aaron Keck chats with the mayors of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, plus the chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners. From breaking news to hot-button issues, they cover all the big news, trends, events and developments in one of the most exciting, most progressive, most desirable, and fastest-growing communities in America.

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  • Creator
    Chapelboro.com
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 97.9 The Hill WCHL/Chapelboro.com
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