Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell over the phone on Tuesday, August 25.
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More than four years after the initial announcement of plans for Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast to establish a U.S. base in Chatham County, little progress on construction of the plant has been made.
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Rhonda Jean is the founder of Nearby Nearby, a local discovery platform built specifically for rural communities. After struggling to find accurate, up-to-date information when she moved to Pittsboro, North Carolina, Rhonda began building tools that make it easier to discover nearby businesses, events, parks, trails, and community resources all in one place. Nearby Nearby shows results based on what’s actually nearby, using location and community-verified information rather than paid ads. Rhonda is a rural innovator and community advocate focused on strengthening local economies, civic pride, and community resilience through better access to local information.
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Read MoreTown of Chapel Hill Business Vitality Manager Sarah Potter joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, Apr. 10.
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Rachael Newberry has deep experience leading innovation programs and technology-based economic development initiatives in partnership with organizations like RIoT, NC IDEA, and municipal government leaders. Rachael launched the RIoT Accelerator Program in 2018, leading growth to six locations and advising 160+ startups that have created 500+ jobs and generated more than $150 Million in revenue. Rachael also acts as a liaison between public and private sector partners to spur collaboration in the smart cities space and support entrepreneurial ecosystem development. Previously, Rachael built and ran a behavioral science-focused startup program at Duke University (though she is a proud UNC alum), where her work was featured at Google and in Forbes and Inc. Magazine.
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Perhaps no singular event influenced the Orange County community’s experience in 2025 more than Tropical Storm Chantal’s floods in July.
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Gov. Josh Stein’s office shared the French manufacturing company CITEL is planning on relocating its U.S. business to Hillsborough and will invest $12.5 million in the project.
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Adam Edelen is a dynamic leader with a demonstrated record of success in both the private and public sectors. As founder and CEO of Edelen Renewables, he has garnered significant attention for forming partnerships to pioneer coal-to-solar projects and other green energy developments in struggling energy communities. His firm’s unique Social Impact Solar® approach reflects a deep commitment to economic revitalization and environmental sustainability.
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This month, David Putnam and Sarah Potter, tell the story of economic development and their work to support and create a vibrant business community – so that Chapel Hill can thrive now and in the future.
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Chapel Hill Tire, a trusted name in automotive care across the Triangle, is excited to announce the grand opening of its 12th location at 5588 Highgate Rd, Durham, NC. This new store marks another milestone in Chapel Hill Tire’s commitment to providing exceptional auto care and fostering a positive, service-driven experience for customers and employees alike.
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