Chatham County Returns Fifth Positive Rabies Case of 2025 in Skunk
The Chatham County Sheriff’s Animal Resource Center alerted the community to the latest positive rabies case: a skunk near Silk Hope.
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Chatham County Roundup: “On the Porch” Host Randy Voller with Real Estate and Community Updates
“On the Porch” host and former Pittsboro mayor Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 19. He discussed real estate trends in Chatham and Orange Counties. He also talked about recent news around the community, including the passage of the Chatham Park South Village Small Area Plan and more.
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Read MoreChatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioners Karen Howard
Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 18. She discussed the State of the County, after delivering that address at the board of commissioners meeting last night. She outlined Chatham’s economy, education, growth, and more. She also discussed the county’s Capital Improvement Plan, upcoming county events, and more.
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Read MoreChatham County Roundup: Elaina Young and Samantha Owusu on New Health Services in Siler City
97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell speaks with Elaina Young and Samantha Owusu of the Chatham County Public Health Department on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
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On the Porch: Dr. Jim Crawford – October News Roundup
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Born into a blue collar and agricultural clan in rural Pennsylvania, Dr. Jim Crawford was the first in his family to graduate from college. Earning his PhD from the University of North Carolina, he taught US and World History at several universities in the piedmont North Carolina for several decades. He served as chairman of the Chatham County board of commissioners. He is a firm believer in American democracy and trusts that the constitution will hold firm now as it has in past crises despite the broken, distempered electorate.
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Chatham County Reports Positive Rabies Case After Fox Bites Resident
A resident suffered a bite from a fox on Tuesday — with the animal later testing positive for rabies, according to Chatham County officials.
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Design for Chatham Park’s South Village Takes Shape; Pittsboro Comments on Small Area Plan
After years of discussion and planning for the Chatham Park development, its South Village is beginning to take shape in its design.
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Candace Hunziker, Tiana Thurber Elected to Pittsboro Board of Commissioners
Candace Hunziker and Tiana Thurber earned election to the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners amid a crowded field during Tuesday night’s local races.
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2025 Election Results for Local Races in Orange County and Pittsboro
Tuesday marked Election Day for local races across North Carolina. Here are the vote tallies for Orange County and Pittsboro’s elections.
Read MoreChatham County Roundup: Karen Howard, Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners
Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 4, discussing county news and events. She discussed the county’s long-term transportation plans and other items from the commissioners’ work session on Monday. She also talked about the public meeting, which saw a vote on the Vickers Village development off Jack Bennet Road, and more.
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