Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to wrap up the week. She shares her reactions to Governor Roy Cooper's vaccination rate and reopening goals for North Carolina. She also brings updates from the Carrboro Town Council's latest meeting, including the charge of a public safety task force, and on the community's newest roundabout.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on a busy Earth Day. She shares updates from the previous night's town council meeting, which included a public hearing on the 2200 Homestead Road project, as well as updates from the town's poet laureate program. Plus: Hemminger shares several ways community members can let their voices be heard on town issues.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to share her reactions to North Carolina's goal of lifting capacity and gathering limits by June 1. Plus: the commissioners shares updates on discussion around the Buckhorn Area plan, property revaluations and a new way to get vaccinated through the Orange County Health Department.

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to share some updates from the town government. She details the town's preparation for building its Comprehensive Sustainability Plan, as well as the Tourism Board's launch of a new grant available for community institutions.

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to wrap up the week, bringing updates from this week's town council meeting. She shares details on the latest report from the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness, as well as a new housing coalition. Plus: the town is partnering with other community groups to hold a sustainable food event on Earth Day next week!

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to share updates on a TON of recent local government meetings. She provides highlights to Wednesday's work session on the budget and land use ordinance, as well as details on the property revaluation process and how big community events could see some changes.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell about Tuesday's budget and CIP work session. She shares which major projects are getting funding for this year, including an expanded Orange County campus for Durham Technical Community College. Plus: a virtual groundbreaking for a new affordable housing option in Chapel Hill-Carrboro!

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver calls in to update 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on several items from the town's Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday night. She shares changes to Hillsborough's noise ordinance, updates on the Collins Ridge development and the Fairview Community Center. Plus: Weaver comments on the latest pause on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines.

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to share several updates from this week's town council meeting, as well as to preview next week's. Plus: it's Poetry Month in Carrboro and the mayor takes a step to help out monarch butterflies.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger calls in to fill 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell in on a busy town council meeting from the last night. She shares updates on the Greene Tract's interlocal agreement, as well as the town declaring a climate emergency. Plus: changes are coming to University Place and the town is celebrating Earth Month!