Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to finish out a busy week on Friday, November 19. She discusses highlights from this week's town council meeting, including proclamations about small businesses, honoring the transgender community and an agenda item about community safety. Plus: Lavelle confirms she is not running for another office in 2022.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, November 18. She shares updates from Wednesday's town council meeting, which include the approval of a new downtown hotel and a resolution on the Greene Tract. Plus: upcoming events around Arbor Day, Thanksgiving Day and early thoughts on the likely state budget.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, November 17. She brings updates from Tuesday's Board of Commissioners meeting, which include a Greene Tract resolution, updates to the Orange County Public Library and more.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Monday, November 15. She previews the groundbreaking event for a new fire station near the Waterstone community, which will house several departments' vehicles. Plus: the town's comprehensive sustainability plan is set for another next step and Hillsborough prepares for Arbor Day.

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle drops by 97.9 The Hill's studio to speak with Brighton McConnell on Friday, November 12. She shares how the town government recognized Veterans Day, as well as updates from the latest town council meeting. Plus: a preview of the Orange County local governments' plans with discussing the Greene Tract during meetings next week.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, November 11. She discusses highlights from the latest town council meeting, as well as public feedback sessions on UNC redevelopment of Porthole Alley. Plus: details on the Tree of the Year competition!

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, November 10. She shares the local reaction of Orange County children and families who are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, as well as updates from recent open houses about the Greene Tract land. Plus: details on some upcoming Board of Commissioners meetings and Veterans Day events.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, November 9. She discusses her experience of children 5-11 years-old being now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. Plus, from the local government: updates from the latest Board of Commissioners meeting and early discussions of when they might return to in-person again.

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, November 5 and debriefs on Election Day. She shares her thoughts on the next step for the Carrboro Town Council to fill a vacant seat. Plus: Lavelle shares more information on an upcoming open house on the Greene Tract and an upcoming CD and record show.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for her first Conversations with the Mayors after her re-election on Thursday, November 4. She details some of the top things she heard while on the campaign trail and her priorities in her fourth term. Plus: Governor Roy Cooper pays a visit to Chapel […]