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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.
April 04, 2023Hillsborough: Budget Priorities, Bonnie B. Davis Memorial Garden, and MoreHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 4th. She discussed reaction to bills in the general assembly, including Medicaid expansion, the elimination of local permits for handguns, and bills limiting the rights of LGBTQ citizens, and more. She also discussed town priorities for the upcoming budget discussion, the upcoming dedication of Bonnie B. Davis Memorial Garden, a dog costume contest and egg hunt, and more....more11minPlay
March 31, 2023Carrboro: Remembering John Allore, Bolin Creek Greenway, and Solar PanelsCarrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 31st. He remembered Durham Budget Director and Carrboro resident John Allore, who died when his bicycle was struck by a vehicle earlier this week. Seils also gave updates on the Bolin Creek Greenway project, and an update to solar panels being installed on town buildings....more10minPlay
March 30, 2023Chapel Hill: Pickleball Courts, Athletic Field Upgrades, and Year of the TrailTown of Chapel Hill Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Atuya Cornwell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 30th. He discussed a pilot program creating dual-purpose pickleball and tennis courts leading the town to add multiple new options for pickleballers. He also discussed recent upgrades at Cedar Falls Park, The Year of the Trail, and spring and summer programs offered by Parks and Rec....more9minPlay
March 29, 2023Orange County: COVID Testing Sites Closing, Regional Transit Meeting, and MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 29th. She discussed her participation earlier in the day in meeting of several regional transit groups, including the Durham Chapel Hill Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization. She also discussed the upcoming end to on-site COVID-19 testing in Orange County, plus more....more9minPlay
March 28, 2023Hillsborough: Update From Biden’s Visit To Durham, Annexation of Gatewood, and MoreHillsborough Mayor Pro Tem Matt Hughes spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 28th. He discussed President Biden's visit to Durham and why North Carolina is a national leader in economic and infrastructure development. He also discussed news from last night Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting, including the possible annexation of the Gatewood Property, and more....more9minPlay
March 24, 2023Carrboro: Regional Commuter Rail, Council Work Session, and New Town HireCarrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 24th. He discussed a meeting he attended in Cary for long-term planning for regional commuter rail. He also discussed the highlights of a recent town council work session, and discussed the town hiring a new Assistant Town Manager....more12minPlay
March 23, 2023Chapel Hill: Dunkin’ Drive-Thru, E. Franklin Development, and MoreChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 23rd. She discussed the concept plan for a development on East Franklin Street that could displace some popular businesses, including the Purple Bowl. She also discussed Dunkin' Donuts on E. Franklin being approved for a drive-thru lane, and some other development news....more11minPlay
March 22, 2023Orange County: Capital Needs Assessment for Schools, Foster Families Needed, and MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 22nd. She discussed a 4-2 vote in favor of commissioning a capital needs assessment for the local school districts, and the need for foster families in Orange County....more12minPlay
March 21, 2023Hillsborough: Remembering “Blackfeather” Jeffries, Sustainability Plan Draft, and MoreHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 21st. She discussed a recent ceremony honoring John "Blackfeather" Jeffries, the town's comprehensive sustainability plan now being publicly available, and more....more8minPlay
March 17, 2023Carrboro: Downtown Parking Study, Managing Development, and MoreCarrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 17th. He discussed a recent downtown parking study and what the plans are for paid parking in Carrboro. He also discussed some of the tools the town has for managing development....more11minPlay
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.