Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, September 2, a day after the town council's first meeting of the fall. She covers some highlights, as well as recent discussions with UNC leadership, affordable housing demonstrations and upcoming meetings around the town government.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, September 1. Price shares a preview of the county board's upcoming meeting, their first back from a summer hiatus, in which they'll name a new commissioner and hear comments on elections processes.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 31. She discusses school traffic, refugees fleeing Afghanistan and a recent addition to a local park.

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell in studio to finish a busy week around town on Friday, August 27. She details Gov. Roy Cooper's visit to Pizzeria Mercato on Thursday and the local efforts to protect public health. Plus: how is the new town manager settling in and what are the most recent updates on a longstanding roundabout project?

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger drops by the 97.9 The Hill studio to speak with Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 26. She details a visit from Gov. Roy Cooper at a local business, as well as how the business community is working around the shifting public health landscape. Plus: what people can expect when visiting Chapel Hill for UNC games this fall and what the town is planning to do to discuss stormwater flow.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 25. She details the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony honoring a Black pioneer in the agriculture industry. Price also shares thoughts on the recent approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by the FDA.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 24. She discusses some of the topics from the recent town commissioners' meeting, like improving stormwater infrastructure and preparing for more rain in coming years. Plus: the Hillsborough Police Department joins a new initiative aiming to improve accountability and the town hosts another Last Fridays festival!

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 19. She shares thoughts on UNC's opening so far, as well as the university's public health protocols for the year, as well as a suggestion for parents before K-12 classes begin. Plus: a new office building with a special namesake officially opens in Chapel Hill.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 17. She discusses her thoughts on recent health policies passed for Orange County Schools, as well as a change at the water treatment plant and an addition of public artwork.

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell in the studio on Friday, August 13. She provides insight on the town government's recent requirement of vaccination status for employees and new grant program for businesses and non-profits. Plus: the new truth plaque and new protected bike lanes!