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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.
April 07, 2021Orange County: Greene Tract Movement and Group 5 BeginsChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price shares updates from the board's meeting on Tuesday night with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell. She discusses the approval of an agreement on the Greene Tract, as well as honoring Judge Beverly Scarlett upon her retirement. Plus: how will the county health department be prepared for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility now being open to all North Carolinians?...more15minPlay
April 06, 2021Hillsborough: Protecting Transgender Rights and Street LightsHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to talk about several topics the community is talking about, including vaccine eligibility and UNC men's basketball's new head coach. Plus, she shares her thoughts on some recent proposed legislature in the state General Assembly and updates on some street lighting changes....more13minPlay
April 02, 2021Carrboro: The Town Council Returns, the Arts Flourish and Roy RetiresCarrboro Mayor pro tempore Barbara Foushee fills in with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 2. She shares details on the town council's upcoming meeting, as well as her thoughts on a local arts program and the community's response to a stuck food truck....more15minPlay
March 31, 2021Orange County: COVID’s Toll on the Community and BudgetChair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss news from around the community. She shares thoughts on progressing to Group 4 of vaccine eligibility, preparation for creating the county's budget and reflecting on the local death toll of COVID-19....more15minPlay
March 30, 2021Hillsborough: Eligibility, Sustainability and A Train StationHillsborough Commissioner Matt Hughes joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to fill in for Mayor Jenn Weaver. Hughes shares thoughts on vaccine eligibility advancing in North Carolina, the town board learning about utilities costs and the reasoning behind creating a Comprehensive Sustainability Plan....more14minPlay
March 26, 2021Carrboro: Capacity Changes, Vaccine Changes and Transgender RightsCarrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle visits 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to wrap up a full week of changes from the state government. She shares her thoughts on the new capacity limits and vaccine eligibility timelines just announced this week. Plus: comments on a lawsuit against the town from a former fire chief and proposed state legislation to limit transgender high schoolers in athletics....more12minPlay
March 25, 2021Chapel Hill: Downtown Partnership with UNC and the Carolina Donor CenterChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss the latest news in North Carolina on vaccine eligibility. She also provides updates from the latest Town Council meeting, which saw the town announce a new partnership with UNC, hear a report on the Blue Hill district and much more....more14minPlay
March 24, 2021Orange County: New State Guidance, Asian American Support and…Spring is Here!Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss the latest news affecting the county and its residents. She shares why Orange County will match the state's new outlines for capacity limits, as well as BIPOC elected officials' support for Asian American community members....more11minPlay
March 23, 2021Hillsborough: Supporting Asian Americans, Last Fridays and TrainsHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 the Hill's Brighton McConnell for a check-in on her local government and the community as a whole. Weaver shares her thoughts on the new guidance from the state government, the support of Asian Americans and the train station project expected to be constructed in Hillsborough....more13minPlay
March 19, 2021Carrboro: A Comprehensive Plan, the ArtsCenter and Food DistributionCarrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle drops by to talk with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell about last night's storm and the Carrboro Connects community session. Plus: updates on the ArtsCenter's conditional use permit and next week's food distribution event at a new location....more15minPlay
FAQs about Conversations with the Mayors:How many episodes does Conversations with the Mayors have?The podcast currently has 1,206 episodes available.