Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to close out the week and preview a weekend full of events honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plus: updates on the 203 Project downtown, a new Black Lives Matter mural is installed and Lavelle proclaims a COVID-19 Memorial Day for Carrboro.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss a full town council meeting from the previous evening. The town adopted non-discriminatory ordinances, discussed UNC's spring semester and reviewed concept plans for the 150 East Rosemary Street project. Plus: what is going on around Chapel Hill for Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Hillsborough Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss the town's recent Board of Commissioners' meeting, where the town set an example for other local governments. Also: the board shares a statement condemning the attack on the Capitol Building and honors a Hillsborough native who had a hand in researching a COVID-19 vaccine.

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill for the first time in the new year to discuss several big stories from her town.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins Brighton McConnell for her first conversation with 97.9 The Hill of the new year. She shares updates on the local government's plans for vaccine distribution, as well as updates on the town's Justice Fund to pay minor court fees and preparation for UNC students returning for class.

Chair of the Board of Orange County Commissioner Renee Price joins Brighton McConnell to discuss the extension of the North Carolina stay at home order. Also: where to go once Orange County launches its vaccine distribution plan and updates on the ongoing public hearings for the Efland Station proposal.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins Brighton McConnell to discuss what the town's Board of Commissioners might have on its agenda for its first 2021 meeting. Also: a mass gathering violation near the town on New Year's Eve draws attention and an update on Hillsborough's longstanding reservoir expansion project.

Mayor Jenn Weaver reflects on her first year as mayor - and what an eventful year it was! - and looks ahead to what's in store for Hillsborough in 2021.

Mayor Pam Hemminger discusses her experience at a local food-distribution event, and gets out an important safety message around the holidays.

Mayor Jenn Weaver discusses the latest Covid news, important safety tips for the holiday season, and the town board's thoughts on the Buc-ee's proposal.