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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:How many episodes does Conversations with the Mayors have?The podcast currently has 1,205 episodes available.
August 29, 2024Chapel Hill: Back To School, Courthouse Vandalized, 828 MLK FeedbackChapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 29. She discussed back to school week in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, including the Roll & Stroll event from this past weekend. She discussed the opening of the Rosemary St. parking deck downtown. She also discussed a recent instance of vandalism on the Chapel Hill courthouse, an upcoming feedback session on the 828 MLK property, and more.Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.The post Chapel Hill: Back To School, Courthouse Vandalized, 828 MLK Feedback appeared first on Chapelboro.com....more10minPlay
August 28, 2024Orange County: School Bond Education Committee, Early Voting Update, Orange County JobsChair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 28. She discussed the early voting site change from 203 S. Greensboro in Carrboro to 108 Bim Street, and the implications for the project. She also discussed some Orange County jobs, the latest on the School Bond Education Committee, and more.Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.The post Orange County: School Bond Education Committee, Early Voting Update, Orange County Jobs appeared first on Chapelboro.com....more13minPlay
August 27, 2024Hillsborough: Water Pump Replaced, Commissioners Consider Growth, Police Community SummitHillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 27. He discussed the recent replacement of a large water pump at the town’s water treatment facility. He also previewed an upcoming community summit being held by Hillsborough Police. He discussed some recent rezoning applications that the town board is considering, as they decide how to appropriately allow the town to grow, and more. He also previewed upcoming events around town.Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.The post Hillsborough: Water Pump Replaced, Commissioners Consider Growth, Police Community Summit appeared first on Chapelboro.com....more7minPlay
August 23, 2024Carrboro: OWASA Update, 203 S. Greensboro Update, Arts Center Turns 50Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 23. She discussed a meeting with OWASA officials on how they are addressing PFAS in drinking water. She also gave an update on the 203 S. Greensboro project, which is set to open this fall. She talked about the Arts Center’s 50th birthday, Eliazar Posada’s position as the executive director of Equality NC, and more.Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.The post Carrboro: OWASA Update, 203 S. Greensboro Update, Arts Center Turns 50 appeared first on Chapelboro.com....more11minPlay
August 22, 2024Chapel Hill: Rosemary Parking Deck Update, Back to School, Skate ParkChapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 22. She discussed the opening of the Rosemary Parking Deck coming up early next week. She also talked about back to school in the community, including some of the challenges faced by Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools this summer and continuing into this year. She also talked about bids going out for construction to reimagine Chapel Hill’s skate park, plus much more.Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.The post Chapel Hill: Rosemary Parking Deck Update, Back to School, Skate Park appeared first on Chapelboro.com....more10minPlay
August 21, 2024Orange County: LUMOS Fiber Update, School Budget, Short Range TransitChair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 21. She discussed the latest on LUMOS installing fiberoptic Internet in Orange County. She also discussed the latest on back to school, including the school bond education committee, and CHCCS’s latest budget shortfall. She also talked about a survey on short range transit in Orange County, and more.Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.The post Orange County: LUMOS Fiber Update, School Budget, Short Range Transit appeared first on Chapelboro.com....more11minPlay
August 20, 2024Hillsborough: How the Community Helped the Manhunt + Giving Feedback on TransitHillsborough Mayor Mark Bell speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 20. With an extensive manhunt and prisoner escape in the rear view mirror, Bell shares his thoughts on how the local government and residents were impacted by the incident — and what local values were reflected in their response. He also details the town’s interest in Orange County’s Short-Range Transit Plan that is continuing to gather public feedback, sharing how the two governments’ ambitions and plans overlap. Finally, Bell shares a final call for signups to Hillsborough’s “Government 101” program to inform residents about local government operations and opportunities.Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.The post Hillsborough: How the Community Helped the Manhunt + Giving Feedback on Transit appeared first on Chapelboro.com....more14minPlay
August 15, 2024Chapel Hill: Welcome Back Students, Good Neighbor Initiative, Estes Roll & StrollChapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 15. She discussed the return of UNC students to Chapel Hill, as well as the start of the upcoming k-12 school year. She also discussed the Good Neighbor Initiative, the upcoming Estes Drive Roll & Stroll, and more.Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.The post Chapel Hill: Welcome Back Students, Good Neighbor Initiative, Estes Roll & Stroll appeared first on Chapelboro.com....more10minPlay
August 14, 2024Orange County: Meeting of NC Commissioners, Escaped Convict, and MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 14. She talked briefly about the escaped convict near Hillsborough and the community reaction. She also discussed her recent attendance at a meeting of North Carolina Commissioners, and described takeaways on court diversion for the mentally ill, library services, and more.Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.The post Orange County: Meeting of NC Commissioners, Escaped Convict, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com....more12minPlay
August 13, 2024Hillsborough: Escaped Convict, Debby Cleanup, and MoreHillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 13. He discussed the events of the day that began with a convicted murderer escaping a transport vehicle at UNC Hospitals Hillsborough, and the ensuing search throughout that part of town. He discussed the communication that has taken place between law enforcement and the town, and the impact he has seen around the community. He also talked about cleanup around town and the Riverwalk after Tropical Storm Debby passed through the area, and more.Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.The post Hillsborough: Escaped Convict, Debby Cleanup, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com....more7minPlay
FAQs about Conversations with the Mayors:How many episodes does Conversations with the Mayors have?The podcast currently has 1,205 episodes available.