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Conversations with the Mayors (97.9 The Hill)

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.

Podcast · By 97.9 The Hill (WCHL) · American English · US · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
42
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Sep 22, 2026
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Jul 7, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 22, 2026

    Hillsborough: Hog Day Recap, Burwell School, Elizabeth Keckley, Town History (opens the original)

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    Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 22, discussing town news and events. He recapped this past weekend's Hog Day festivities. He also talked about the recent name change for the Burwell School, which led to a broader discussion of town history, and more. The post Hillsborough: Hog Day Recap, Burwell School, Elizabeth Keckley, Town History appeared first on Chapelboro.com .

  2. Episode · Sep 18, 2026

    Carrboro: Police Chief Retires, Public Works Delays, Meeting Recap (opens the original)

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    Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 18, discussing town news and events. She talked about the announcement of police chief Chris Atack's retirement later this fall. She also discussed some of the challenges facing Carrboro Public Works. She recapped this week's meeting of the Carrboro Town Council from Tuesday, previewed some upcoming events, and more. The post Carrboro: Police Chief Retires, Public Works Delays, Meeting Recap appeared fi

  3. Episode · Sep 17, 2026

    Chapel Hill: LUMO Update, Pope Road Closure, Vehicle Break-Ins (opens the original)

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    Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 17. She discussed the latest meeting of the Town Council, which saw an update on the Everywhere to Everywhere Greenways initiative, and another lengthy deep dive into the Land Use Management Ordinance rewrite, and more. She also discussed the once again delayed Pope Road reopening, a recent slew of vehicle break-ins, and more. The post Chapel Hill: LUMO Update, Pope Road Closure, Vehicle Break-Ins ap

  4. Episode · Sep 16, 2026

    Orange County: Land Use Retreat, Joint Meeting, Work Session (opens the original)

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    Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 16, discussing county news and events. She recapped several meetings the county commissioners had in the past week, including a retreat on the Land Use 2050 Plan, a joint meeting with the Chapel Hill Town Council on a zoning request for a church, and the board's regular work session. She also previewed upcoming county events and more. The post Orange County: Land Use Retreat,

  5. Episode · Sep 15, 2026

    Hillsborough: Town Board Reconvenes, Hog Day, Community Survey (opens the original)

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    Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 8. He discussed the closure of a longtime downtown business and the general state of local businesses in the downtown area. He also previewed next week’s meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, as they begin their regular fall meeting schedule. He also previewed upcoming events, and more. The post Hillsborough: Town Board Reconvenes, Hog Day, Community Survey appeared first on Chapelboro.com

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