Chapel Hill Economic Development Officer Dwight Bassett drops by to speak with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, October 7. He brings the latest updates on the major redevelopment along East Rosemary Street, as well as details on how the Revive Recovery Program and Downtown Together partnership are going.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, October 6. She details the final reports shared from the BOCC Elections Advisory Group and shares the perspective of some District 2 voters upset with the current election system. Plus: Price previews an upcoming discussion on gunfire in residential areas.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, October 5. She talks about how she's experiencing another election cycle of running unopposed for mayor, as well as an upcoming forum for Hillsborough. Plus: Weaver discusses the recent presence of Proud Boys at local school board meetings and demonstrations.

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle drops by to speak with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, October 1. She shares updates from this week's town council meeting, chiefly a public hearing on a housing project to build a few new units in a neighborhood. Plus: a new mural honoring local Black leaders is finishing on the Chapel Hill and Carrboro town lines!

Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, September 30. He shares updates and the history of the town's Reimagining Community Safety Task Force after it presented to the town council last night.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, September 29. She details the Orange County Health Department's response to the recent approval of booster shots for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. Plus: the board of commissioners is set for an in-depth discussion on the future of county elections.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss a busy town commissioners meeting on Tuesday, September 28. Weaver details conversations on transportation in Hillsborough, updates on the train station project and more!

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle speaks with Brighton McConnell in the 97.9 The Hill studio on Friday, September 24. She details the launch of the town government's comprehensive plan, including a town council discussion and open house with community members. Plus: several timely proclamations and a preview of an upcoming celebration of poetry.

John Richardson, the sustainability officer for the Town of Chapel Hill, joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, September 23. As he substitutes for Mayor Pam Hemminger, Richardson discusses the latest updates for the town's Climate Action and Response Plan.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, September 22. She shares thoughts on the latest wave of COVID-19 data discussed by state leaders and how local elected officials are encouraging COVID-19 vaccination. Plus: Price discusses property revaluation in the Northside Neighborhood and Thursday's joint meeting with the local school boards.