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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.
January 26, 2021Hillsborough: Vaccine Doses, Budget Planning and A Pair of RetirementsHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss some of the latest news from her town and Orange County. In addition to the latest vaccine updates, Weaver also shares some early budget planning the Board of Commissioners has begun and honors a pair of long-time town employees....more10minPlay
January 22, 2021Carrboro: A Birthday Proclamation, A Racial Equity Commission and A New SidewalkCarrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell about some of the latest news from around her town. She shares updates from the recent town council meeting, including the creation and goals of its Racial Equity Commissioner. She also shares news on an upcoming public hearing on a South Greensboro Street sidewalk....more12minPlay
January 21, 2021Chapel Hill: Inauguration Reactions, the Friday Center and 1 Million MealsChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger stops by to discuss news around the Chapel Hill community with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell. Such news includes touring the Friday Center to see vaccination efforts, UNC students living within the community starting their new semester and Hemminger's reaction to Wednesday's inauguration....more12minPlay
January 20, 2021Orange County: Efland Station, Kizzy Corbett and A New PresidentChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss the previous evening's board meeting. Its full agenda included discussing the proposed Efland Station development, honoring a local hero and passing non-discrimination ordinances. Also: Price shares her thoughts on President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' inauguration....more13minPlay
January 19, 2021Hillsborough: MLK Day, Housing Assistance and a Trash FireHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell about how she and other community members celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a drive thru parade downtown. Also, she shares updates on vaccination efforts at the Passmore Senior Center, the town receiving thousands of dollars in housing assistance and a recent garbage truck nearly catching fire....more10minPlay
January 15, 2021Carrboro: 203 Project Updates, MLK Day and a New ‘Black Lives Matter’ MuralCarrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to close out the week and preview a weekend full of events honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plus: updates on the 203 Project downtown, a new Black Lives Matter mural is installed and Lavelle proclaims a COVID-19 Memorial Day for Carrboro....more15minPlay
January 15, 2021Chapel Hill: Anti-Discrimination Ordinances, UNC’s Spring and East Rosemary StreetChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss a full town council meeting from the previous evening. The town adopted non-discriminatory ordinances, discussed UNC's spring semester and reviewed concept plans for the 150 East Rosemary Street project. Plus: what is going on around Chapel Hill for Martin Luther King Jr. Day?...more13minPlay
January 12, 2021Hillsborough: Non-Discriminatory Ordinances, the Capitol Building Chaos and a Local HeroHillsborough Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to discuss the town's recent Board of Commissioners' meeting, where the town set an example for other local governments. Also: the board shares a statement condemning the attack on the Capitol Building and honors a Hillsborough native who had a hand in researching a COVID-19 vaccine....more11minPlay
January 08, 2021Carrboro: Non-Discrimination Ordinances, Housing Assistance and A Bittersweet RetirementCarrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill for the first time in the new year to discuss several big stories from her town....more13minPlay
January 07, 2021Chapel Hill: Vaccine Distribution, Justice Fund and Preparing with UNCChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins Brighton McConnell for her first conversation with 97.9 The Hill of the new year. She shares updates on the local government's plans for vaccine distribution, as well as updates on the town's Justice Fund to pay minor court fees and preparation for UNC students returning for class....more15minPlay
FAQs about Conversations with the Mayors:How many episodes does Conversations with the Mayors have?The podcast currently has 1,207 episodes available.