Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 11. She discussed the town's response to Tuesday's round of thunderstorms. She also discussed Upcoming MLK events in our community as we make our way into the holiday weekend. She also discussed the first day of classes at UNC and what that means for the community and her personally as UNC staff member. She also shared data surrounding how the local government is helping support downtown businesses, and more.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 10. She discussed the approval of a Buc-ee's travel center coming to the other side of the county line in Mebane. She also looked ahead to events happening on MLK Day weekend, and more.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 9. He discussed the board of commissioners considering an Urban Archery program to mitigate the deer population. He also talked about budgeting for upgrades to the Adron F. Thompson water / sewer facility. He previewed the upcoming Assembly of Governments meeting in Orange County, and more.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 4. She discussed the postponement of the first Chapel Hill Town Council meeting of 2024 until January 17. She also discussed some of the goals and expectations for the town heading into 2024, some specific upcoming events, and more.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 3. She discussed priorities and goals for the board of commissioners in 2024. She also discussed the agenda for the upcoming Assembly of Governments meeting with Orange County's elected officials, and more.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 21. She discussed her first few days as Mayor, and getting acclimated to the responsibilities of the role. She also discussed highlights of the organizational meeting of the town council's organizational meeting this week. She also talked about an upcoming construction project starting in January just north of downtown, and more.

New Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, December 15. She discussed her first several days as Mayor. She also reflected on 2023 for the Carrboro Town Council, and looked ahead to her first year as Mayor.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 14. She reflected on her time as Mayor, discussing some of the personal highlights for her. She also discussed some of the policy achievements she is most proud of, and talked about what she thinks she will be remembered for as mayor. She also looked ahead to what 2024 will look like for her, and more.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 13. She discussed the commissioners distribution of over $400,000 of opioid settlement money. The county will be creating a position for a Harm Reduction Coordinator, creating a Post-Overdose Response Team, and more. She also discussed the distribution of some Climate Action Grant money.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He discussed his swearing in ceremony, seeing off former Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver, and more. He also talked about his priorities for Hillsborough going forward. He also discussed an upcoming open house for feedback on a NCDOT S. Churton Street project.