Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell in-studio on Friday, July 1. He shares details on how his joint statement with the other Orange County mayors about abortion access came together, as well as Carrboro's role in pushing for reproductive health. Plus: Seils shares various Fourth of July activities happening around town and details on the repaving of East Main Street.

Chapel Hill Police Department's Assistant Chief Celisa Lehew speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, June 30. She discusses the recent conversations between emergency responders, downtown business owners and the unsheltered community after a few unsettling incidents. Lehew also details various resources available for community members when they feel public safety is at risk. Plus: the assistant chief shares what to expect on the Fourth of July!

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renée Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 29. She shares her reaction to the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision and perspective on the right to abortions being turned over to state governments. Plus, Price shares details on the county's COVID-19 vaccine rollout for infants and some key advice before the long weekend!

Hillsborough Mayor Pro Temp Matt Hughes speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, June 28. He shares his thoughts on recent abortion rights demonstrations and the state Democratic party's strategies to use that passion for mid-term elections this fall.

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 24, about the town council's final meeting of the summer, passing the town budget and an upcoming food truck rodeo.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, June 23, to share her thoughts on several pieces of town news. She reflects on the death of Lisa Price, shares takeaways from Monday's ceremony honoring the Lee family and spreads word of Food for Students.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renée Price joined 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 22. She shares highlights from Tuesday's board meeting, which included passing a new budget for the next fiscal year and discussions of protests near school property. Plus: Price shares highlights from a weekend full of ceremonies and events.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, June 21. She details her experience at a ceremony Friday recognizing civil rights activists from 1947, as well as attending an event on Juneteenth. Plus: Weaver details some of the longer-term projects included in the town's recently-passed annual budget.

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils visited with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 17th.  He discussed Juneteenth activities, the work of the Jackson Center, Pollinator Week, and more.

Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners Renee Price spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 15th.  She discussed the county's new Equity Director, Juneteenth Activities, and more.