Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 3. She discussed priorities and goals for the board of commissioners in 2024. She also discussed the agenda for the upcoming Assembly of Governments meeting with Orange County's elected officials, and more.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 21. She discussed her first few days as Mayor, and getting acclimated to the responsibilities of the role. She also discussed highlights of the organizational meeting of the town council's organizational meeting this week. She also talked about an upcoming construction project starting in January just north of downtown, and more.

New Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, December 15. She discussed her first several days as Mayor. She also reflected on 2023 for the Carrboro Town Council, and looked ahead to her first year as Mayor.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 14. She reflected on her time as Mayor, discussing some of the personal highlights for her. She also discussed some of the policy achievements she is most proud of, and talked about what she thinks she will be remembered for as mayor. She also looked ahead to what 2024 will look like for her, and more.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 13. She discussed the commissioners distribution of over $400,000 of opioid settlement money. The county will be creating a position for a Harm Reduction Coordinator, creating a Post-Overdose Response Team, and more. She also discussed the distribution of some Climate Action Grant money.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He discussed his swearing in ceremony, seeing off former Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver, and more. He also talked about his priorities for Hillsborough going forward. He also discussed an upcoming open house for feedback on a NCDOT S. Churton Street project.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, December 6

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver stopped by the 97.9 The Hill studios to speak with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey. She reflected on her time in office, talking about how Hillsborough has changed in the 10 years since she first began to serve. She also outlined the evolution of the Riverwalk project and the train station project. She also shared how the handoff to mayor Mark Bell is going, and more.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 30. She discussed a couple of development proposals that the town council considered this week. One is the Life Sciences Center at 306 West Franklin, the council passed. The council denied a 15 story mixed use development at 157 E. Rosemary St. She also talked about the timeline for improvements coming to the Homestead Skate Park, some upcoming community events, and more.

Orange County Commissioner Earl McKee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 29. He discussed the continued rollout of rural broadband Internet access in Orange County, including some upcoming public feedback opportunities. He also discussed the board's recent work on their Comprehensive Strategic Plan, upcoming community events, and more.