Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 31st. She discussed the tragic events of Monday afternoon, including the shooting on campus and the ensuing lockdown that lasted over three hours. She discussed communication between the University and the Town during a crisis, and what lessons can be learned going forward. She also discussed a recent report from the Triangle Blog Blog that a handful of wealthy Chapel Hill residents plan on funneling unprecedented funds into the upcoming local elections.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 30th. She discussed her reaction to Monday's deadly shooting on UNC's campus. She discussed the inclement weather coming our way from Hurricane Idalia. She also discussed the agenda for the board of commissioners return to regular meetings starting next week.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 29th. She discussed her response to the campus shooting at UNC yesterday, and continued gun violence. She also discussed the Town Board meeting from Monday night, the Solarize the Triangle initiative, and more.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 23rd. She discussed some survey's collecting community feedback. She also talked about an upcoming clear the shelters event at Orange County Animal Services. She also talked about a proposal to consolidate some of the county's waste and recycling centers, and much more.

Chapel Hill Town Manager Chris Blue joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 23rd. He discussed what it has been like to transition from Police Chief to Interim Town Manager, to permanent Town Manger. He also discussed some ongoing town projects, including the construction of the Rosemary Street parking deck. He also discussed some other projects around town, the town's response to recent storms, and how the town prepares for the return of students each Fall.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 22nd. She discussed a recent meeting with the Metropolitan Planning Organization, and how there will be changes in leadership after this fall's elections. She also talked about the planning for the Hillsborough Train Station, and what the town is doing to prepare for the process of developing the area around the station site.

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 18th. He discussed the upcoming move by the Arts Center to their new home on Roberson Street. He also talked about the latest "Truth Plaque" historical marker that will be placed on September 1, the town's third such marker. He also updated us on the 203 S. Greensboro project, and responded to some of the recent news out of the General Assembly, and more.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill on Thursday, August 17th. She discussed some upcoming town projects that will result in some road closures. She also updated construction on some projects, and discussed some upcoming town activities, including tailgating events prior to home football games this season. She also discussed the aftermath of Tuesday's storms, and more.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 16th. She discussed the Orange County and Lumos partnership to bring high speed Internet access to rural parts of Orange County. She also discussed the aftermath of the recent storm that caused power outages for thousands of people in Orange and Durham Counties. She concluded with thoughts about the recently concluded Uproar Arts festival in Orange County, and more.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 15th. She discussed the aftermath of the Uproar Arts Festival, which saw many installations in downtown Hillsborough, as well as one piece purchased by the town to become permanent. She also discussed some of the priorities for town during the rest of the calendar year. She also responded to news of a homicide in Hillsborough from earlier this week, and more.