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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the Commissioners Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 16, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 16, discussing county news and events. She shared details of a presentation from the United Way about their role in addressing housing affordability in Chatham County. She also discussed highlights from the recent board of commissioners meeting, including discussion of early childhood programs in the county and more. She also previewed this weekend’s Chatham County Agricultural and Industrial Fair, which will be the 75th in the fair’s history. She shared memories of taking her kids to the fair, and the importance it has for the Chatham community. She noted some of the fairs highlights, including the food, rides, and more.

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Pittsboro Native, Former Football Player Tobais Palmer Details His Campaign for Town Commissioner Seat

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 16, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Tobais Palmer, who grew up in Pittsboro during the 1990s, has seen many changes around town. Now, he is running to be an elected official.

Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Busts 2 Smoke Shops for Items Over THC Limits

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 15, 2025 | Crime, Health

After testing THC-A products purchased at two businesses, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office announced charges against the operators.

On the Porch: Mayor Kyle Shipp and Tami Schwerin – Sculpture Celebration at The Plant

Posted by Aaron Johnson | Sep 14, 2025 | On The Porch

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Tami Schwerin is a re-developer of The Plant, taking a cold-war industrial plant and creating a community hub of food, beverage and experiences. Her past experience includes founding a local food, renewable energy and cultural non-profit; Abundance NC. Before that she helped build Chatham Marketplace, a local co-op grocery store. She has served on art and environmental boards of directors. She traveled the world selling software in her younger years and renovated several old broken-down houses. Tami loves a challenge and creating a world that she wants to live in. She grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina and loves the south and Pittsboro.

Kyle Shipp serves as the Mayor of Pittsboro, North Carolina, where he focuses on responsible growth, infrastructure, and transparent governance. He previously served as a Town Commissioner and Planning Board member. In his full-time role, Kyle works as an engineer in the data center industry, specializing in industrial control systems. He also serves as Board Chair of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina, supporting youth development across the region. With a background in engineering and a passion for community service, Kyle works to ensure Pittsboro grows in a way that reflects its values and long-term vision.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 9, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 9, discussing town news and events. He discussed the most recent meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, which included a staff update on the Small Area Plan for Chatham Park’s South Village. He also discussed the results of a feasibility study for the new Town Hall, gave a local business update, previewed a ribbon cutting for the new skate park, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 3, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Former Pittsboro Mayor and host of “On The Porch” on 97.9 The Hill Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 3. He discussed real estate trends in Chatham and Orange Counties over the last few months. He also talked about some news and developments in Pittsboro and Chatham County, and more.

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On Air Today: Chatham County Chamber President and CEO Rebecca Dickenson

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 3, 2025 | On Air Today (PM)

Chatham County Chamber President and CEO Rebecca Dickenson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 3. She discussed a recent This Is Chatham Bus tour of the county, highlighting how the tour came to be, how it went, and what lessons were learned. She also discussed some recent economic trends for the county, several upcoming events, including a State of Chatham report, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 2, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 2, discussing county news and events. She discussed the board of elections office moving to a new location, a new online information hub for the county, the upcoming 75th Annual Chatham County Fair and it’s historical significance, the county’s tax relief program as property tax bills go out, and more.

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Chatham County Schools Superintendent Details ‘Elevate’ Theme for 2025-26 School Year

Posted by Staff | Aug 30, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Chatham County Schools students returned to classrooms on Tuesday and Superintendent Anthony Jackson joined 97.9 The Hill to discuss.

On the Porch: Ellen Brown – Myths about Money

Posted by Aaron Johnson | Aug 24, 2025 | On The Porch

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Ellen Brown is an attorney and author of thirteen books and hundreds of articles (all on her blog at http://EllenBrown.com). Her titles include the bestselling “Web of Debt” and “Nature’s Pharmacy,” co-authored with Dr. Lynne Walker, along with “The Public Bank Solution” and her latest book “Banking on the People.”
She graduated from UC Berkeley in 1967 and from UCLA Law School in 1977; practiced law for ten years in Los Angeles; then spent 11 years abroad, in Kenya, Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua, with her husband and two children. She co-founded and chaired of the Public Banking Institute from which she retired in Spring of 2025

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