Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger talks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, February 17. She shares her initial thoughts on Gov. Cooper's recommendation on mask mandates and what she's heard from community members regarding the response to this stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus: the town council prepares for its financial retreat and town staff prepare for the final office hours of the Let's Talk Town series.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, February 17. She discusses her experience at the National Association of Counties legislative conference this past weekend and what she hopes to bring back to Orange County. Plus: what residents can expect at the board's upcoming business meeting and joint school board meeting.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, February 15. She details highlights from Monday's Board of Commissioner meeting, including water and sewer discussions, an update on the future train station and new town decorations.

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, February 11. He shares details and advice for residents ahead of a long-term sewer repair project by OWASA begins in downtown. Seils also discusses highlights from Tuesday's town council meeting, which include an in-depth discussion on affordable housing strategy.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, February 10. She discusses updates from town staff on bicycle and pedestrian safety measures being implemented along some roads and highlights from the council's Economic Sustainability Committee. Plus: upcoming Black History Month events and why some trees are being cut down on Homestead Road.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, February 9. She brings highlights from the commissioners' work session, which included discussing the state of industrial growth and development in Efland. Plus: why Orange County is continuing its indoor mask mandate despite some places in the U.S. changing theirs and a big upcoming event at the Bonnie B. Davis Center.

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, February 4, to chat about recent events. Seils shares highlights of this week's town council meeting, including a proclamation for Black History Month, honoring a long-time town employee and examining the One Orange racial equity plan. Plus: upcoming restriping on East Main Street/West Franklin Street provides an opportunity to improve safety and repave after some sewer work.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, February 3. She shares highlights from Wednesday's work session of town council, including discussions of re-striping West Franklin Street to include a bike lane. Hemminger also shares her thoughts on pedestrian + bicyclist safety and the dynamic between the town and NCDOT. Plus: Orange County sees a run on N95 masks.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, February 2. She brings highlights from Tuesday's board meeting, which include discussions around how to better help those in crisis and whether the county can regulate violent gatherings. Plus: Price shares some thoughts on news from the local school district and early events around the county for Black History Month.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, February 1. Weaver shares her thoughts on the Orange County School Board's decision to retain three books in their high school libraries despite a request from a parent. She also discusses the first anniversary of the town's non-discrimination ordinance and places community members can keep an eye out for Black History Month events.