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Every week, 97.9 The Hill WCHL's Aaron Keck 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 cover all the big news, trends, events and developments in one of the most exciting, most progressive, most desirable, and fastest-growing communities in America.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 25. She discussed a promotional video she filmed with Moonchester, the mascot for Manchester City in preparation for their upcoming friendly with Celtic FC at Kenan Stadium this summer. She also discussed Wednesday's town council meeting, including an update on the rewrite of the town's Land Use Management Ordinance, an update on some affordable housing projects, a preview of the Northside Festival, and more.
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Chair of the Orange Count Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 24. She discussed an upcoming joint meeting among the County Commissioners and the Boards of Education for both Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools. They will be discussing upcoming budget needs for the school districts and a possible bond referendum to help fund those needs. She also previewed an upcoming community meeting on the use of Opioid Settlement funds, discussed early voting in Orange County, and more.
The post Orange County: School Budgets, Opioid Settlement Meeting, Early Voting appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 23. He discussed the current state of Hillsborough, as outlined in his State of the Town address from earlier this week. He discussed Hillsborough's role in the American Revolution, in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the Revolution. He highlighted the town's Comprehensive Sustainability Plan and more. He also also recapped the first ever Hillsborough Climate Challenge, highlighting key events and the closing celebration at Blackwood Farm Park, and more.
The post Hillsborough: State of the Town, Reflecting on Hillsborough Climate Challenge, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 19. She discussed the Carrboro Town Council's recent budget conversations as the council works toward finalizing a budget in the next several weeks. She also talked about the impending opening of the 203 S. Greensboro building, which will house a future branch of the Orange County Library. She discussed the Intergovernmental Climate Council and concerns about the voices not being represented in Intergovernmental Councils, and more.
The post Carrboro: Budget Update, 203 S. Greensboro, Intergovernmental Climate Council appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April, 18. She discussed town's recent legislative breakfast. She also talked about the latest developments in budget and bond conversations amongst the council. She talked about a project coming to Legion Road that will allow for affordable housing for seniors. She responded to UNC's potential banning of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. She also talked about upcoming town events, activities, and more.
The post Chapel Hill: Response to UNC DEI Ban, Budget and Bond Updates, Affordable Senior Housing appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 17. She discussed the recently announced retirement of Town Manager Bonnie Hammersley. She also discussed the most recent meeting of the board of commissioners, which included discussion of the HOME Investment Partnership Program, and upsate to the Lands Legacy Action Plan, and doing some voter education on the upcoming school bond referendum. She also discussed the upcoming opening of the 203 S. Greensboro building in Carrboro, which will house the Southern Branch of the Orange County Library, Carrboro Parks and Rec, and more.
The post Orange County: County Manager To Retire, Educating Voters on School Bond, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 16. He discussed the most recent round of events in the Hillsborough Climate Challenge, and previewing many of the upcoming events. He also talked about culminating celebration to be held on Sunday. He also talked about preparing for next week's State of the Town Address, which will be his first as mayor. He talked about longtime town employee David "Tiny" Moore, who is retiring soon, and much more.
The post Hillsborough: Final Week of Climate Challenge, State of the Town, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 11. She discussed the recent hiring of Atlas Logan as the new director of the Chapel Hill Library and Community Arts and Culture. She also gave an update on the Greene Tract. Officials from Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Orange County will get an update on the Greene Tract on Friday, and there will be a public session on Sunday. She also discussed upcoming town events, and more.
The post Chapel Hill: New Library Director, Greene Tract Update, Town Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 10. She discussed this week's work session, which focused on the county's 10 Year Capital Improvement Plan. She also talked about an upcoming meeting with the mayors of Chapel Hill and Carrboro to discuss the future of the Greene Tract, and upcoming public input sessions about the development of the property. She also discussed upcoming events in the community and more.
The post Orange County: The Future of The Greene Tract, Capital Needs Plan, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 9. He discussed some recent construction work with traffic impacts in Hillsborough. He also talked about the second week of the Hillsborough Climate Challenge, including the events he's participated in so far. He gave an update on the town's stormwater system, previewed upcoming events, and more.
The post Hillsborough: Blasting and I-40, Climate Challenge Week 2, Stormwater Updates appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Recreation Supervisor for the Town of Carrboro Galen Poythress spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey. He discussed this weekend's Open Streets event that will see the closure of Weaver Street to car traffic. He outlined several of the features of this year's event, talked about the history of the event, and talked about the value of having open public spaces in town. He also talked about other upcoming parks and recreation events for Carrboro, and more.
The post Carrboro: Recreation Supervisor Galen Poythress appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Town of Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Director Atuya Cornwell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey. He discussed the winter activities sponsored by Parks and Recreation, including the youth basketball season, the areas longest running indoor climbing competition, adopt-a-trail updates, and more. He also previewed spring activities including summer camp registration, lifeguard training opportunities, eclipse gathering, and more. He also talked about favorite trails in the parks. He previewed several upcoming events and activities, Earth Month, new staff hires, and much more.
The post Chapel Hill: Parks and Recreation Director Atuya Cornwell appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 3. She discussed the business from active county commissioners meeting on Tuesday night. Included in that discussion is a vote on a school bond referendum for November's ballot. They also heard recommendations for staff benefits including health insurance. They heard a presentation from County Manager Bonnie Hammersley on the 10 year capital plan. She also previewed upcoming events in the Orange County community, and more.
The post Orange County: School Bond Referendum, Staff Benefits, 10 Year Capital Plan appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 2. He discussed the launch of the Hillsborough Climate Challenge--a monthlong series of activities the town is sponsoring to encourage climate-conscious action. He discussed the opening event and the first couple of days of activities, including his own experience with "meatless Monday" and more. He also discussed the town board of commissioners' ongoing work on the budget, which will be finalized in June. He also gave an update on upcoming town events, and more.
The post Hillsborough: Climate Challenge, Budget Talks, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on the phone on Friday, March 29.
The post Carrboro: New Town Manager and Clerk, Street Renaming and… Best Small Town in the South? appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 28. She discussed upcoming plans for the town council, including the possibility of a tax increase as we get into budget season. She also discussed the Vision Zero strategy for eliminating pedestrian fatalities, with a public presentation coming up tonight at the Chapel Hill Public Library. They also both shared thoughts on Chapel Hill's new downtown art installation "Rubbish the Racoon," and more.
The post Chapel Hill: Potential Tax Increase, Budget Season, Rubbish The Racoon appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 27. She discussed an ongoing transit survey, which will be wrapping up at the end of the month. She also discussed the new 24-hour recycling drop-off site located at the Jones Ferry Road Park and Ride. She also gave an update on the 203 S. Greensboro project in downtown Carrboro, discussed upcoming events, and more.
The post Orange County: Transit Survey, New Recycling Site, 203 Greensboro Update appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 26. He discussed the business of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting this week, including a presentation on the US70 Multi-modal Corridor Plan. They also discussed their legislative priorities for the upcoming short session of the General Assembly. He discussed this week's Last Friday Art Walk, and much more.
The post Hillsborough: US70 Multi-Modal Project, Legislative Priorities, Last Friday Art Walk appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, March 22. She discussed the future of UNC's CoGen power plant and accompanying rail line, with the town council making long term plans make it a multi-modal greenway with affordable housing. She also discussed a planned Crisis Diversion Facility in Orange County, a proclamation making March 22 Dexter Romweber Day, and more.
The post Carrboro: Future of CoGen Plant, Crisis Diversion Facility, Carrboro Film Fest, Dexter Romweber Day appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 20. She discussed the commissioners thoughts on a development near Milhouse Road, got an update from an Eno River conservation group, and more. She also previewed the commissioners upcoming legislative breakfast with state lawmakers, and looked ahead to some upcoming events in the community, including "Creek Week," and more.
The post Orange County: Milhouse Road Development, Legislative Breakfast, Animal Services appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
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