Conversations With The Mayors

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 21. She discussed the latest on LUMOS installing fiberoptic Internet in Orange County. She also discussed the latest on back to school, including the school bond education committee, and CHCCS's latest budget shortfall. She also talked about a survey on short range transit in Orange County, and more. The post Orange County: LUMOS Fiber Update, School Budget, Short Range Transit appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 20. The post Hillsborough: How the Community Helped the Manhunt + Giving Feedback on Transit appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 15. She discussed the return of UNC students to Chapel Hill, as well as the start of the upcoming k-12 school year. She also discussed the Good Neighbor Initiative, the upcoming Estes Drive Roll & Stroll, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Welcome Back Students, Good Neighbor Initiative, Estes Roll & Stroll appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 14. She talked briefly about the escaped convict near Hillsborough and the community reaction. She also discussed her recent attendance at a meeting of North Carolina Commissioners, and described takeaways on court diversion for the mentally ill, library services, and more. The post Orange County: Meeting of NC Commissioners, Escaped Convict, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 13. He discussed the events of the day that began with a convicted murderer escaping a transport vehicle at UNC Hospitals Hillsborough, and the ensuing search throughout that part of town. He discussed the communication that has taken place between law enforcement and the town, and the impact he has seen around the community. He also talked about cleanup around town and the Riverwalk after Tropical Storm Debby passed through the area, and more. The post Hillsborough: Escaped Convict, Debby Cleanup, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 7. The post Orange County: Storm Prep, A Trip to NCACC, and Animal Services appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on the phone on Tuesday, August 6. The post Hillsborough: Street Paving, Government 101, and ‘Walk Fairview Day’ appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carroboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 2. She discussed her participation at the recent meeting of North Carolina Black Elected Municipal Officials. She also talked about the upcoming National Night Out event that Carrboro Police will be hosting at Town Commons on August 6. She talked about PORCH moving to a new headquarters in downtown, updated the 203 S. Greensboro project, and more. The post Carrboro: NC Black Elected Municipal Officials, National Night Out, PORCH HQ appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Police Chief Celisa Lehew and Chapel Hill Media Relations Manager Alex Carrasquillo spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 1. They discussed the upcoming National Night Out event coming up on Tuesday, August 6. They also talked about increased police presence on Franklin Street, the police department's upcoming move, the 50th birthday of Chapel Hill Transit, and more. The post Chapel Hill: National Night Out, Increased Police Downtown, Police Department Preps for Move appeared first on Chapelboro.com.