Pittsboro Earns ‘Main Street Community’ Designation; SoCo Project, Architects Pick Up Awards
The Town of Pittsboro restored its designation as a NC Main Street Community for 2024 after scaling up from a “small town” status in 2023.
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Chatham County
Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Town News and Events
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 9. He discussed town business at this month’s board meeting, including a spirited discussion of a rezoning for boat and RV storage. He also updated the location of the town’s next fire stations, the results of a town budget survey, ribbon cuttings around town, and more.
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Town of Pittsboro Investing Nearly $1 Million in New, Improved Public Parks
Residents in Pittsboro may have noticed increased construction activity in parks. That activity may be increasing in the coming months.
Read MoreOn Air Today: NC House Minority Leader Rep. Robert Reives
North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 3. He discussed conversations he’s having with local municipalities about their legislative priorities for the upcoming short session. He also talked about areas that may have potential for bi-partisan action. He discussed the state of the 2024 campaign, talked about where the state’s money goes in mobile sports betting revenue, and more.
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Read MoreChatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard Discusses County Business and Events
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 6. She discussed some advisory committees that the county is seeking applicants for. She also discussed some parcels of land transferred from the county to Pittsboro, including the baseball fields near Pittsboro Elementary School. She gave an update on budget conversations amongst the county commissioners, and also updated us on the manufacturing developments with VinFast and Wolfspeed. She previewed some upcoming county events, and more.
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Read MoreChatham County Roundup: Host of On The Porch and Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller
Host of “On the Porch,” former Pittsboro Mayor, and Real Estate Developer Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 27. He discussed real estate trends in Chatham and Orange County, ongoing events and developments in Pittsboro and Chatham County, and more.
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Read MoreChatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Ship Talks Parks, Main Street, and More
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 26. He discussed the $1 million investment in existing parks that the Town of Pittsboro has made this fiscal year, including a massive overhaul of McClenahan Street Park near Pittsboro Elementary. He also discussed planning for an upcoming 55-acre park off of Moncure Road. He recounts the recent NC Main Street Conference that saw Pittsboro win two awards, a new planning board spot has opened up for the town, a new Irish Pub has opened just south of the circle, and more.
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Read MoreChatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 19. She discussed the most recent meetings of the Chatham County Commissioners, including budget discussions including considering more money for teachers in Chatham County Schools, industrial development proposed near Moncure, and more. She also discussed the board’s decision to deny a request to build a car wash near Fearrington Vilage. She also talked about a new agreement that will bring mental health services to Chatham County Schools students, and more.
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After Group Rescue of 214 Dogs in Chatham County, Some Are Ready for Adoption
After Chatham County authorities seized more than 200 dogs as part of an animal cruelty investigation, some will soon be up for adoption.
Read MoreChatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 12. He discussed the latest on the Pittsboro-Sanford water merger, including the rebranding of Sanford Water to TriRiver Water. He also updated several changes and upgrades coming to Pittsboro’s parks, including a skate park that is set to break ground in November. He discussed the latest EPA Local Government Advisory Committee meeting, previewed some upcoming town events, and more.
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