Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, December 22. She shares local updates and guidance for preparing for COVID-19 around the holidays, as well as some of the things she's most proud of Orange County for doing in 2021.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell for the final time in 2021 on Tuesday, December 21. She discusses the suggested steps to protect public health this holiday season, as well as reflects on the steps taken this year to vaccinate against COVID-19. Plus: Weaver shares details on the upcoming Solstice Lantern Walk!

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils swings by to speak with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, December 17. He shares his initial reaction to the news of the omicron variant of COVID-19 appearing in Orange County, as well as updates from the town council's final meeting of 2021. Plus: there are some repair projects happening around the town and some Carrboro residents should be on the lookout for a survey about local government services.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss some local events on Thursday, December 16. There are still a handful of local government meetings ahead of winter break, including the Community Design Commission discussing a new project on Thursday. Plus: the town is hoping some community members will make donations to an emergency housing fund, East Franklin Street is expecting to see a change in the coming weeks and several emergency responders are set to be honored.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, December 15. She details the final meeting of the year for the county commissioners, which included some budget adjustments and recognition of some local champions. Plus: a county-run housing assistance program finishes its application period, while a state program ends later this week.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, December 14, the day after being sworn in again as mayor. She details other highlights from the town commissioners' meeting, which include a step in the town's plans for a train station, and upcoming holiday events.

Newly-minted Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, December 10, for his first segment since being sworn in. He discusses his goals for the Town of Carrboro, both short- and long-term, and shares highlights from Tuesday's organizational meeting. Plus: details on when the town council will next discuss filling a vacant seat and several upcoming holiday events around the community!

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, December 9. She details how Wednesday's organizational meeting for the town council went, as Chapel Hill welcomed three new council members. She also shares some highlights of the recent Metro Mayors meeting and details on the town's free parking on the weekends this month.

Hillsborough Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, December 7. She discusses the holiday events held in her town over the weekend, including the Elf Run and annual holiday parade, as well as the upcoming Hillsborough Lantern Walk. Plus: Weaver shares how the town's Water Assistance Program aims to make a difference and her well-wishes to Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle!

Lydia Lavelle stops by the studio to speak with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell for her final segment as Carrboro's mayor on Friday, December 3. The pair discuss what Lavelle is most proud of during her tenure, as well as the future of the community and mayor-elect Damon Seils. Plus: upcoming holiday events and a special election set to be held in Carrboro.