Be sure to tune in every second Thursday of the month at 7:30 a.m. to hear Public Information Officer Kelly Hunter and 97.9 The Hill's Aaron Keck discuss the latest happenings in Mebane from Orange County. Get updates on events, ordinances, city council meetings, and more!
November 14, 2024. Tune in as Public Information Officer Kelly Hunter and Mebane Development Director Ashley Ownbey share updates on Mebane 2045’s comprehensive plan, how to give input, and what kinds of input Mebane wants to hear from you! Plus, Kelly shares the exciting news about a recently approved pocket park coming to Clay Street!October 10, 2024, Kelly and host Aaron Keck discuss Morinaga's recent groundbreaking ceremony, which marks the start of its expansion and will double the size of its candy manufacturing plant. Get ready to mark your calendars as Mebane's PIO runs through a lengthy list of ghoulish activities in Mebane to celebrate Halloween.September 12, 2024, Lake Michael Park officially closed and is no longer open to the public. Hear about the latest government actions regarding e-bikes and scooters and find out more details about the upcoming street resurfacing work.August 8, 2024, the Morinaga candy manufacturing plant will soon undergo a significant expansion, increasing its production of the famous "Hi-Chew" candy. The City is also discussing an amendment to the ordinance on dangerous dogs.July 11, 2024, Join PIO Kelly Hunter as she discusses the new Saddle Club Road Subdivision approved in July's City Council meeting. Learn how to be a part of updating the City's Comprehensive Land Development Plan.June 13, 2024, Mebane's annual July 4 festivities are quickly approaching, so listen as PIO Kelly Hunter talks about the food, parade, fireworks, and more!May 9, 2024, a 12-month trial period for a social district is underway in Mebane! Learn what streets/areas are participating in the social district and about a new playground attraction for the community.April 11, 2024, the 36th Annual Dogwood Festival is quickly approaching and the City of Mebane wants to inform the community about all the events and activities that will occur.March 14, 2024, John Dodson, the new director of Mebane’s Water Resource Recovery Facility, joins Kelly and Aaron in the studio. He discusses the job, what attracted him to the industry, and a planned facility expansion.February 8, 2024, Chief Wellons joins Mebane PIO to discuss his background, biggest lessons learned on the job, and how he became Mebane's new Fire Chief. January 11, 2024, Big things are happening in Mebane! City officials went through an eight-hour city council meeting Monday night (1/8), where town officials approved a giant Buc-ee's gas station along Trollingwood-Hawfields Road. Kelly discusses the plan's details and what Buc-ee's did to accommodate residents' concerns and objections.December 14, 2023, Kelly flies solo this month to discuss the Mebane Fire Department's transition period as they welcome a new chief and say goodbye to Chief Louis. Find out what happened at the December planning board meeting regarding the Buc-ee's proposal for a gas station. November 9, 2023, Steve Krans, owner of Junction on 70, joins the Positively Mebane segment to discuss his next business venture and future vision for downtown Mebane.October 12, 2023, Kelly Hunter joins Brighton McConnell on the “This Morning with Aaron Keck” show to provide more detail on the city’s search for a new fire chief, a popular Greensboro bookstore moving to Mebane, and upcoming seasonal events.September 14, 2023, Positively Mebane segment focusing on the City of Mebane's infrastructure, a new elevated water tank, future public transit expansions, and the Lebanon Road Sidewalk and Trail Connector.August 10, 2023, Positively Mebane segment featuring Chief McKinney from Mebane PD. July 13, 2023, first Positively Mebane segment on This Morning with host Aaron Keck.
