Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 25. She discussed the recent Assembly of Governments meeting, including a Behavioral Health Diversion Facility being planned for Orange County. She also discussed business from Wednesday's town council meeting, including an update on the North-South Bus Rapid Transit line being planned along MLK in Chapel Hill. She also discussed impassioned community response to war in Gaza, and explained the town's thinking in not passing a ceasefire resolution, and more.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 24. She discussed Tuesday night's Assembly of Governments meeting, which included all of the mayors, town councils, and boards of commissioners in Orange County. She discussed updates from the meeting, including the latest work on racial equity. There was also an update on the proposed Behavioral Health Diversion Facility for Orange County, and more.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 23. He discussed a sustainability update the town board of commissioners received at their Monday meeting, and what that means for the town's sustainability plan going forward. He also discussed the budget process, as town elected officials have an upcoming budget retreat after beginning work on the budget last year. He also previewed Tuesday night's Assembly of Governments meeting that will include the entire Hillsborough board of commissioners along with most other Orange County elected officials, and more.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 19. She discussed the final report from Carrboro's Community Safety Task Force and outlined five recommendations that task force made to the council. She gave an update on the 203 project in Carrboro, as the large crane will soon be leaving downtown and the project is still scheduled to complete late summer 2024. She also recounted honoring first responders at Wednesday's UNC Men's Basketball game, and more.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 17. She discussed many items of business from Tuesday night's Orange County Commissioners meeting, including over five million dollars given out to help build affordable housing in Orange County. She also discussed a new position being created for the Orange County to pursue climate action grants from the federal government. She also previewed the upcoming Assembly of Governments meeting that brings together elected officials from Orange County, and more.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 12. She discussed the recent Carrboro Town Council Meeting, including the establishment of a stormwater assistance program, a family financial assistance program with ARPA funds, and more. She also discussed the recent proposal to extend Chapel Hill water and sewer services further south, a plan that must be approved by several groups including Carrboro. She also gave an update on the 203 South Greensboro project and more.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 11. She discussed the town's response to Tuesday's round of thunderstorms. She also discussed Upcoming MLK events in our community as we make our way into the holiday weekend. She also discussed the first day of classes at UNC and what that means for the community and her personally as UNC staff member. She also shared data surrounding how the local government is helping support downtown businesses, and more.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 10. She discussed the approval of a Buc-ee's travel center coming to the other side of the county line in Mebane. She also looked ahead to events happening on MLK Day weekend, and more.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 9. He discussed the board of commissioners considering an Urban Archery program to mitigate the deer population. He also talked about budgeting for upgrades to the Adron F. Thompson water / sewer facility. He previewed the upcoming Assembly of Governments meeting in Orange County, and more.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 4. She discussed the postponement of the first Chapel Hill Town Council meeting of 2024 until January 17. She also discussed some of the goals and expectations for the town heading into 2024, some specific upcoming events, and more.