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Every week, 97.9 The Hill 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 co... more
FAQs about Conversations with the Mayors (97.9 The Hill):How many episodes does Conversations with the Mayors (97.9 The Hill) have?The podcast currently has 1,290 episodes available.
October 06, 2023Carrboro: Mayor’s Endorsements, The Green Tract, Police Equity ReportCarrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 6. He discussed his decision to endorse candidates for town council. He also talked about an approval for a consultant on the Green Tract, and the results of the Carrboro Police Department's quarterly equity snapshot. He also discussed some upcoming events in Carrboro, and more....more11minPlay
October 05, 2023Chapel Hill: Communication With UNC, Town Employee of the Year, and MoreChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 5. She discussed walk to school day in CHCCS, a meeting with the university chancellor's team about communication with the town, and takeaways from a meeting with west end merchants on Franklin Street. She also discussed town employee Richard Terrell who was honored as the town employee of the year this week....more13minPlay
October 04, 2023Orange County: Register of Historic Places, 4-H Week, and MoreChair of the Orange County commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 4. She discussed highlights from Tuesday night's Board of Commissioners meeting, including property tax evaluation for 2025 and renewing the lease on Hillsborough Commons. She also discussed 4-H Week in Orange County. The board also approved an application to place a two room school house north of Hillsborough on the National Register of Historic Places, and more....more11minPlay
September 22, 2023Carrboro: Pride Parades, Budgets, and CemeteriesCarrboro Mayor Damon Seils discusses Westwood Cemetery plans, gas-powered landscape equipment, and Saturday's Pride parade....more11minPlay
September 19, 2023Hillsborough: Hog Day, Priorities for the Year, Utility UpgradesHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 19th. She discussed the results of Hillsborough's Hog Day celebration from last weekend. She also highlighted her priorities for the remainder of her term as mayor. She also discussed the challenges surrounding several utilities upgrades in the town, and previewed some upcoming community events....more9minPlay
September 15, 2023Carrboro: Connectivity, Upcoming Events, Bicycle SocialCarrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 15th. He discussed a bicycle social ride from campus to Chapel Hill and Carrboro. He also discussed how the recent campus lockdowns have affected the community. He previewed some upcoming Carrboro events, including the Carrboro Music Festival. He also talked about some connectivity and traffic control issues discussed at the last town council meeting, and more....more9minPlay
September 14, 2023Chapel Hill: Response to Another Lockdown, New Police Station, and MoreChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 14th. She discussed the most recent "armed and dangerous person" lockdown from UNC's campus on Wednesday. She also discussed the decision for the town to pursue a new location for the Police Station. She discussed the Chamber's State of the Community Report. She also remembered a former Chapel Hill Mayor who passed away earlier this month. She concluded by looking ahead to some activities coming up in the community, and more....more13minPlay
September 13, 2023Orange County: Commissioner Work Session, Early Voting, and MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 13th. She discussed the latest on the county's strategic plan and land use plan. She also talked about changes to voting for the upcoming November election. She talked about options for a viable voter I.D. She also discussed dates and locations for early voting in the county, and more....more12minPlay
September 12, 2023Hillsborough: HPD E-Bikes, US 70 Multi-Modal Study, Hog Day, and MoreHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 12th. She discussed items from Monday night's meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, including a discussion of system development fees. She also discussed the Hillsborough Police implementing the use of electronic bicycles, the latest on a multi-modal study of the US 70 corridor, and upcoming events in Hillsborough including Hog Day, and more....more9minPlay
September 08, 2023Carrboro: Upcoming Council Work, Bolin Creek Updates, Community EventsCarrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 8th. He discussed agenda items for the upcoming return of weekly town council meetings. He also updated both the Bolin Creek bridge repair and the Bolin Creek community feedback efforts. He also previewed upcoming events in the community including the Second Fridays Art Walk, and more....more8minPlay
FAQs about Conversations with the Mayors (97.9 The Hill):How many episodes does Conversations with the Mayors (97.9 The Hill) have?The podcast currently has 1,290 episodes available.