Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 25. She details the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony honoring a Black pioneer in the agriculture industry. Price also shares thoughts on the recent approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by the FDA.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 24. She discusses some of the topics from the recent town commissioners' meeting, like improving stormwater infrastructure and preparing for more rain in coming years. Plus: the Hillsborough Police Department joins a new initiative aiming to improve accountability and the town hosts another Last Fridays festival!

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 19. She shares thoughts on UNC's opening so far, as well as the university's public health protocols for the year, as well as a suggestion for parents before K-12 classes begin. Plus: a new office building with a special namesake officially opens in Chapel Hill.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 17. She discusses her thoughts on recent health policies passed for Orange County Schools, as well as a change at the water treatment plant and an addition of public artwork.

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell in the studio on Friday, August 13. She provides insight on the town government's recent requirement of vaccination status for employees and new grant program for businesses and non-profits. Plus: the new truth plaque and new protected bike lanes!

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on the air Thursday, August 12. She shares thoughts on UNC students moving back to Chapel Hill in advance of the fall semester, as well as the university's public health policies in place. Plus: details on the new countywide indoor mask mandate, a racial equity plan and stormwater discussions.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss the new indoor mask mandate for all public spaces in the county.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell and shares more about Orange County's incoming indoor mask mandate on Tuesday, August 10. She details why this step is being taken now amid a renewed spread of COVID-19. Plus: the Town of Hillsborough renames a community center after a local leader.

Carrboro Town Council Member Jacquelyn Gist speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell ahead of a new truth plaque being unveiled on Monday. Gist shares details on the Truth Plaque Task Force, the Freedman School and more as she substitutes for Mayor Lydia Lavelle.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss recent events happening around town on Thursday, August 5. She describes the preparation and conversations town leaders and UNC are having ahead of a new fall semester. Hemminger also details the latest on the Greene Tracte land and improvements along Estes Drive.