Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to share some breaking news about the town's upcoming holiday plans. Fourth of July fireworks will once again be held at Southern Community Park! Plus: Hemminger shares her thoughts on last night's Aura development vote and upcoming Juneteenth celebrations.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss some of the latest news around the county government. She brings results from Tuesday's BOCC meeting, including the passage of next year's operating budget, as well as details on a new COVID-19 vaccination method. Plus: several Juneteenth events are slated for this weekend, including one Price helped coordinate!

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to share some updates from around the town, including some of the latest public comments on the proposed town budget. Plus: why Flag Day was a topic of conversation downtown and an upcoming book club.

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle drops by the studio and speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to wrap up a busy week in the community. In addition to a town council meeting this week, Carrboro is also seeing the end of the Freight Train Blues Music series, the beginning of Carrboro Connects events and several ways to celebrate Pride.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell after a busy town council meeting the previous night. She brings details on the approved budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which sees a slight uptick in town property tax rate. Plus: with as much agenda items left for the town council, elected officials may need additional meetings before a summer break.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to bring highlights from the board's budget work session Tuesday night. Price describes a big decision by the commissioners on a Durham Tech expansion, as well as other needs around the county that will be funded next fiscal year. Plus: she shares thoughts on Commissioner Mark Dorosin's upcoming departure from the board.

With Mayor Jenn Weaver of this week, Stephanie Trueblood of the Town of Hillsborough joins 97.9 the Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss the early stages of the town's Comprehensive Sustainability Plan.

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell in studio to help wrap up the week and bring updates from this week's town council meeting. Lavelle shares takeaways from Tuesday's budget presentation, as well as details on a deal for more parking and a proclamation recognizing Gun Violence Awareness Day.

Dwight Bassett, the Director of Economic Development for the Town of Chapel Hill, fills in for Mayor Pam Hemminger this week. Bassett speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell about several ongoing and proposed projects, including the new East Rosemary Street parking deck, redevelopment at the police station and a proposed downtown hotel.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioner Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss her Memorial Day weekend and the county board meeting Tuesday night. She brings updates on some resolutions celebrating Juneteenth and the South Orange Rescue Squad, as well as more discussion on the Buckhorn Area Study,