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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.
September 07, 2023Chapel Hill: Bus Stop Feedback, Affordable Living Development, Home Football OpenerChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 7th. She discussed the town seeking feedback on bus stops for the upcoming Rapid Transit North South Line. She also talks about town preparation for the first home football game of the season coming up on Saturday. She also gave updates on several development projects, including the proposed Tanyard Branch project, and more....more12minPlay
September 06, 2023Orange County: Climate Action Plan, Emergency Preparedness, and MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 6th. She detailed the initial draft of the County's Climate Action Plan. She also discussed September as Emergency Preparedness Month and more....more13minPlay
September 05, 2023Hillsborough: Churton Street Redesign, Transition to Fall, and MoreHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 5th. She discussed community feedback on a proposed Churton Street redesign that NCDOT is planning for the next several years. She discussed how community members can provide feedback, and what the timeline is for the project. She also discussed the transition to back to school and fall in Hillsborough, and more....more11minPlay
September 01, 2023Carrboro: Shooting Reaction, Town Manager Update, Truth PlaqueCarrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 1st. He discussed the tragic events on Monday at UNC, and the ensuing response and reaction by the community. He also gave us an update on both the Interim Town Manager, and the upcoming search for a long term replacement for departing manager Richard White. He also talked about this evening's Truth Plaque dedication at the Strayhorn home on Jones Ferry Road....more8minPlay
August 31, 2023Chapel Hill: Response to Monday’s Tragedy, Election PACs in Chapel Hill, and MoreChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 31st. She discussed the tragic events of Monday afternoon, including the shooting on campus and the ensuing lockdown that lasted over three hours. She discussed communication between the University and the Town during a crisis, and what lessons can be learned going forward. She also discussed a recent report from the Triangle Blog Blog that a handful of wealthy Chapel Hill residents plan on funneling unprecedented funds into the upcoming local elections....more12minPlay
August 30, 2023Orange County: Reaction to Monday’s Shooting, Preview of Board Meeting, and MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 30th. She discussed her reaction to Monday's deadly shooting on UNC's campus. She discussed the inclement weather coming our way from Hurricane Idalia. She also discussed the agenda for the board of commissioners return to regular meetings starting next week....more10minPlay
August 29, 2023Hillsborough: Response to Gun Violence, Town Board Meeting, and MoreHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 29th. She discussed her response to the campus shooting at UNC yesterday, and continued gun violence. She also discussed the Town Board meeting from Monday night, the Solarize the Triangle initiative, and more....more10minPlay
August 23, 2023Orange County: Community Feedback, Clear the Shelters, and MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 23rd. She discussed some survey's collecting community feedback. She also talked about an upcoming clear the shelters event at Orange County Animal Services. She also talked about a proposal to consolidate some of the county's waste and recycling centers, and much more....more11minPlay
August 23, 2023Chapel Hill: Town Manager Chris Blue Talks New Job, Town Projects, and MoreChapel Hill Town Manager Chris Blue joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 23rd. He discussed what it has been like to transition from Police Chief to Interim Town Manager, to permanent Town Manger. He also discussed some ongoing town projects, including the construction of the Rosemary Street parking deck. He also discussed some other projects around town, the town's response to recent storms, and how the town prepares for the return of students each Fall....more15minPlay
August 22, 2023Hillsborough: Changes in Leadership, MPO, Planning for Train StationHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 22nd. She discussed a recent meeting with the Metropolitan Planning Organization, and how there will be changes in leadership after this fall's elections. She also talked about the planning for the Hillsborough Train Station, and what the town is doing to prepare for the process of developing the area around the station site....more10minPlay
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.