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Local Government Meetings: February 9-13, 2025

Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 9, 2026 | Local Government

This week in local government: residents in Chatham County push back against Flock license-plate cameras and AI data centers.

Haw River Assembly Shares Annual Report on Health of the Watershed, Issues Facing It

Posted by Emma Cooke | Feb 4, 2026 | Environment, Nonprofit

In February, the Haw River Assembly will host several opportunities for the community to hear updates on the state of the watershed.

On Air Today: Nora Anaya from Ta’Contento

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 3, 2026 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored

Tacantento owner Nora Anaya spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 3. She discussed the restaurant’s back story, from food truck to full restaurant on 15-501 just over the Chatham County Line. She also talked about a new location for Tacantento at The Plant in Pittsboro, new “grab-n-go” burrito options at UNC, and more. She also talked about a new coffee and desert van that is adding to the restaurant’s repertoire, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Storm Response and Monks Walking for Peace.

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 28, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 27, discussing town news and events. He discussed the weekend snow and ice event and how it affected Pittsboro. He discussed the plan for another round of winter weather this weekend. He also talked about a downtown park dedication that was delayed by the weather. He discussed a recent procession of monks that passed through Pittsboro on their walk for peace, and more.

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The Filing Period For 2026 Elections is Over. Who’s Running in Chatham County?

Posted by Henry Taylor | Dec 19, 2025 | Election, Local Government

The filing period for races in North Carolina began on Monday. Here’s who has declared intentions to run in Chatham County so far.

On the Porch: James Whalen, for NC Court of Appeals

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

James Whalen is an experienced appellate attorney in private practice at Brooks Pierce LLP. Earlier this year, he was part of the legal team that defended Justice Allison Riggs’s win and stopped a dangerous attempt to overturn a free and fair election.