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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 1,207 episodes available.
February 12, 2021Carrboro: Rogers Road, A New Police Chief and Valentine’s Day OptionsCarrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to wrap up this week's Conversations with the Mayors. Lavelle shares updates from the most recent town council meeting, including some zoning updates for Rogers Road, and previews next week's meeting. Plus: a new police chief is announced and what kind of Valentine's Day options are around town?...more12minPlay
February 11, 2021Chapel Hill: The Franklin Street Rush, Council Retreat and A Street PathChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to catch up on this week's news around town, including the response to community members rushing Franklin Street on Saturday. Hemminger shares how the UNC and the town are working together to address for the next UNC-Duke game. Plus: main topics at the town council's recent retreat and a new way to travel around a Chapel Hill neighborhood....more14minPlay
February 10, 2021Orange County: Phase 3 Changes and Efland StationChair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, February 10, to talk about recent local government news. How does North Carolina's Phase 3 vaccine distribution plans affect Orange County? Plus: Price shares her thoughts on the Efland Station project that is now seeking a new location....more13minPlay
February 05, 2021Carrboro: Capital Improvement Plans, Black History Month and David Andrews’ RetirementCarrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to wrap up the week and talk about some of the latest topics from around town. She shares thoughts on the Efland Station project in the northern area of the county fizzling out, as well as the latest Town Council meeting and a crucial town employee deciding to retire....more13minPlay
February 04, 2021Chapel Hill: Virtual Council Retreat, Climate Projects and New DevelopmentsChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joined 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss everything happening around her town on Thursday, February 4. The town council is preparing for a virtual retreat. Chapel Hill earns funding from the county on several projects to lower environmental impact. Plus: Black History Month, some proposed development and UNC's plans for in-person learning....more13minPlay
February 03, 2021Orange County: Task Force Appointments, Dr. Pauli Murray Awards and A Special ProclamationOrange County Commissioner Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss some of the agenda items of Tuesday's board meeting. Several important task forces and groups saw appointments, while a local legend with ties to 97.9 The Hill also got recognized. Plus: Price shares details on this year's Dr. Pauli Murray Awards being organized by the county....more12minPlay
February 02, 2021Hillsborough: In-Person Learning, Historic District Guidelines and Groundhog DayHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joined 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss recent news in Hillsborough for Conversations with the Mayors. She shared reactions to new state guidance on in-person learning for schools, as well as news on the town's historic district design guidelines....more10minPlay
January 29, 2021Carrboro: The General Assembly, Greensboro Street and Black History MonthCarrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss several pieces of news from around town. She shares updates from the latest Town Council meeting, the ongoing construction of a roundabout and the town's plans to celebrate Black History Month....more12minPlay
January 28, 2021Chapel Hill: Climate Action Plan, Transit to Vaccination Sites and Financial PlansChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss some of the items from Wednesday's town council meeting. She shares an update on how the town's Climate Action Plan is coming together, as well as on Chapel Hill Transit providing rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites and the town's financial forecast for the next year....more11minPlay
January 27, 2021Orange County: Vaccine Doses and Long-Term Recovery PlanOrange County Commissioner Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss the latest news from around the county. How has Orange County responded to a shortage in vaccine first-shot doses compared to a high demand? And what plans are the local government crafting to prepare for life after the pandemic?...more9minPlay
FAQs about Conversations with the Mayors:How many episodes does Conversations with the Mayors have?The podcast currently has 1,207 episodes available.