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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 1,292 episodes available.
March 11, 2021Chapel Hill: 1200 MLK, the East Rosemary Street Deck and Local FoodiesChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell about several agenda items from a busy town council meeting. She shares the council's mentality regarding the controversial 1200 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard rezoning, as well as the state of the community's affordable housing. Plus: updates on bonds, the East Rosemary Street parking deck and efforts to help local restaurants....more14minPlay
March 10, 2021Orange County: Looking Ahead to Group 4, the Buckhorn Area Plan and Big Night InChair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss the latest developments around the county government. She shares updates on the health department's new vaccine registration system, discussions on the Buckhorn Area Plan with Mebane and a way community members can support the local arts industry....more12minPlay
March 09, 2021Hillsborough: Lydia Lane, A Train Station and Vaccine ShotsHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell about the latest news from around town. She shares updates on a street renaming downtown, a train station in the works and her experience getting the COVID-19 vaccine....more13minPlay
March 05, 2021Carrboro: 203 Project, Google Fiber and Speaking In-Person!Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell in the studio for the first time in a year. The two discuss reaching one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the county commissioners checking in on the 203 Project and other local government stories....more13minPlay
March 04, 2021Chapel Hill: UNC-Duke Preparation, Group 3 and Short-Term RentalsChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell about the latest news from around the community, including the town and university's preparation for the UNC-Duke basketball game this weekend. Plus: she shares her thoughts about hitting the one year mark of the pandemic in North Carolina and the town council's upcoming committee meeting....more12minPlay
March 03, 2021Orange County: Pandemic Reflection, The 203 Project and the Dr. Pauli Murray AwardsChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss where the county and North Carolina stand one year after its first COVID-19 case. Plus: updates from the latest county commissioners' meeting and recognition for the winners of an Orange County social justice award....more14minPlay
March 02, 2021Hillsborough: Vaccination Group Changes, Name Changes and Weather ChangesHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss the changes to COVID-19 vaccine eligibility announced by North Carolina leaders. Plus: how the loosened capacity restrictions will affect local businesses and how the town is proceeding with a potential name change to a Hillsborough street....more12minPlay
February 26, 2021Carrboro: Updates from the State and Understanding Conditional Zoning HearingsCarrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell about the latest news from around the state that affects our community. Plus: updates from Carrboro Town Council's latest meeting and ways the local government has honored Black History Month....more13minPlay
February 25, 2021Chapel Hill: Impact of Eased Restrictions, a Challenging Development and WegmansChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss the latest news affecting her town, including the impact of North Carolina moving toward eased capacity restrictions. Plus: updates on several items discussed at the Wednesday town council meeting, Black History Month projects on the town's website and Wegmans opens in the community....more14minPlay
February 24, 2021Orange County: Eased Restrictions, Vaccine Efforts and Wegmans’ OpeningChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss her reactions to Governor Roy Cooper's announcement of North Carolina easing several restrictions in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. She shares the likely county response, as well as updates on vaccination around the community and a popular grocery store opening....more13minPlay
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 1,292 episodes available.