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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 1,206 episodes available.
June 22, 2023Chapel Hill: Eastowne Expansion, Complete Communities, Upcoming EventsChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 22nd. She discussed outcomes from Wednesday night's Chapel Hill Town Council meeting. She talked about the details of UNC Health's approved expansion at Eastowne, the town moving to allow more duplex and attached apartments. She also discussed some upcoming events in the community....more14minPlay
June 21, 2023Orange County: Budget Passes, Surplus Properties, Juneteenth at Eno Arts MillChair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 21st. She discussed details of the recently passed Orange County budget. She also discussed a plan to request proposals for building affordable housing on a few surplus properties in the county. She concluded by talking about her visit to the Juneteenth celebration at the Eno Arts Mill in Hillsborough on Saturday....more14minPlay
June 20, 2023Hillsborough: S. Churton Multi-Modal Study, Inmate Captured, and MoreHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill on Tuesday, June 20th. She discussed community feedback on a NCDOT project to reimagine South Churton Street. She also talked about an inmate at the Orange Correctional Center who was at large on Monday, then captured Tuesday morning. She also talked about priorities for the final board of town commissioners meeting before the summer break....more9minPlay
June 16, 2023Carrboro: Budget Talk, Jade Creek Development, Weekend EventsCarrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 16th. He discussed the town council's budget process, and when the budget will be passed. He also discussed the council's decision on a proposed development at Jade Creek just north of Calvander, and outlined some of the events happening around the community this holiday weekend....more11minPlay
June 13, 2023Hillsborough: Budget Approved, Sustainability Plan, Engage HillsboroughHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 13. She discussed the town's recently passed budget, the approval of the town's Comprehensive Sustainability Plan, and some amendments made to the Collins Ridge Master Plan. She also discussed the results of a recent "Engage Hillsborough" session....more9minPlay
June 09, 2023Carrboro: Budget Unveiled, Town Council Candidate, GraduationCarrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 9th. He discussed the recently unveiled town budget, including Carrboro avoiding raising taxes for residents. He also discussed the upcoming election including a new town planning candidate who currently serves on the town planning board. He concluded by discussing some of the upcoming events around town, including this weekend's graduation ceremonies....more11minPlay
June 08, 2023Chapel Hill: Budget Passes, New Highway Proposed at Eastowne, and MoreChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 8th. She discussed details from the town's newly passed budget, including a tax increase. She also discussed some development projects around town. She also expressed concern about a North Carolina Department of Transportation Plan to add a new road parallel to 15-501 that would connect Eastowne Drive and New Hope Commons....more16minPlay
June 08, 2023Orange County: Budget Amendments and Partnership to End HomelessnessChair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke to 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 7th. She discussed some of the proposed amendments to the Orange County budget, and the Commissioners meeting again on Thursday night to further discuss amendments. She also discussed a memorandum of understanding to help fund the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness....more11minPlay
June 02, 2023Carrboro: Pride Month, Mayor Candidate, Weekend EventsCarrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, June 2nd. He discussed the importance of local governments recognizing Pride Month. He also discussed many of the community Pride events coming up in Carrboro and Carrboro. He also discussed councilmember Barbara Foushee's announcement that she will run to be Carrboro's next mayor. He finished with some discussion of soccer in Chapel Hill and Carrboro....more11minPlay
May 31, 2023Orange County: Budget Amendments, Rezoning at Lawrence Road and UPROAR ArtistsChair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 31st. She discussed some proposed amendments to the county budget, as well as a public budget presentation coming up on Thursday. She also discussed a proposal to rezone 84 acres near Lawrence Road and US70 for a prep school and some athletic facilities. They concluded by talking about the upcoming UPROAR arts festival coming to Orange County in July....more12minPlay
FAQs about Conversations with the Mayors:How many episodes does Conversations with the Mayors have?The podcast currently has 1,206 episodes available.