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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.
December 02, 2021Chapel Hill: No Holiday Parade, But Rosemary Street Development + Small BusinessesChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, December 2. She details why the town is not having a holiday parade this winter, although it's already planning for next year. Plus: Hemminger shares highlights from the recent Chapel Hill Town Council meeting and the holiday weekend....more15minPlay
December 01, 2021Orange County: Thanking Dr. Cohen and Applying for Homeowners AssistanceChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, December 1. Price shares thoughts on the news of Dr. Mandy Cohen leaving the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, as well as updates on the local response to COVID-19. Plus: a county homeowners assistance program is accepting applications and the northern part of Orange County is preparing for a holiday parade....more13minPlay
November 30, 2021Hillsborough: Public Health, Local Business and The Holiday ParadeHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, November 30. She discusses the breaking news of Dr. Mandy Cohen stepping down from the state government, as well as the local strategies to preparing for the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus: Weaver discusses Small Business Saturday and the town's upcoming holiday parade....more11minPlay
November 24, 2021Orange County: District 50, Mask Mandate and Shopping LocalChair of the Orange County Commissioner Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, November 24. She discusses her recent announcement to run for District 50 in the North Carolina House of Representatives. Plus: Price shares details into why the indoor mask mandate has been extended and a new manufacturing facility recently announced near Mebane....more14minPlay
November 23, 2021Hillsborough: Mask Mandate, Last Fridays and Gingerbread HousesHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, November 23. She details the latest update from county leaders on continuing the indoor mask mandate through the end of the year. Plus: details on a cancelled Board of Commissioners meeting, the final Last Fridays of the year and several holiday events happening around the community!...more11minPlay
November 19, 2021Carrboro: Community Safety Task Force and No CampaigningCarrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to finish out a busy week on Friday, November 19. She discusses highlights from this week's town council meeting, including proclamations about small businesses, honoring the transgender community and an agenda item about community safety. Plus: Lavelle confirms she is not running for another office in 2022....more14minPlay
November 18, 2021Chapel Hill: Greene Tract, A New Hotel, Arbor Day and ThanksgivingChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, November 18. She shares updates from Wednesday's town council meeting, which include the approval of a new downtown hotel and a resolution on the Greene Tract. Plus: upcoming events around Arbor Day, Thanksgiving Day and early thoughts on the likely state budget....more14minPlay
November 17, 2021Orange County: Greene Tract Resolution, Fine-Free Library and Native LandChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, November 17. She brings updates from Tuesday's Board of Commissioners meeting, which include a Greene Tract resolution, updates to the Orange County Public Library and more....more14minPlay
November 16, 2021Hillsborough: New Fire Station and Comprehensive Sustainability PlanHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Monday, November 15. She previews the groundbreaking event for a new fire station near the Waterstone community, which will house several departments' vehicles. Plus: the town's comprehensive sustainability plan is set for another next step and Hillsborough prepares for Arbor Day....more10minPlay
November 12, 2021Carrboro: Bike Program, El Centro Hispano and the Greene TractCarrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle drops by 97.9 The Hill's studio to speak with Brighton McConnell on Friday, November 12. She shares how the town government recognized Veterans Day, as well as updates from the latest town council meeting. Plus: a preview of the Orange County local governments' plans with discussing the Greene Tract during meetings next week....more13minPlay
FAQs about Conversations with the Mayors:How many episodes does Conversations with the Mayors have?The podcast currently has 1,206 episodes available.