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Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. Featuring Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, On The Porch host and real estate expert, Randy Voller, local government officials and other community members, the segment spotlights the latest news from around the region.
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Town of Pittsboro Communications Director Caitlin Murphy chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, Mar. 24.
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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Katie Kenlan
Chatham County Commissioner Katie Kenlan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 17, discussing county news and events. She talked about recent inclement weather threat that cancelled the commissioners meeting on Monday. She also discussed a recent tour of aging facilities in Chatham County Schools, a recent meeting of counties highlighting the impacts of proposed changes to property tax collection at the state level, a legislative breakfast with county and state elected officials, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro’s Future Town Hall, Hotel Incentives, Lewis Freeman Park
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 11, discussing town news and events. He was speaking on the phone from New Bern for the North Carolina Main Street conference. He recapped the town board of commissioners meeting from earlier in the week, which included approving a budget and architect for a new town hall facility, updating some incentives for the Hampton Inn, and more. He also recapped the Lewis Freeman Park dedication, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 3. She discussed a recent meeting with the Chatham County School board to plan for growth in the coming years. She also gave updates on a couple of development projects, looked ahead to some county events, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Communications Director Caitlin Murphy
Pittsboro Communications Director Caitlin Murphy spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 24, discussing town news and events. She talked about an upcoming dedication and groundbreaking for Lewis Freeman Park, more context on a recent water main break that Tri-River Water had to respond to, a new medication drop box at the Pittsboro Police Station, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Former Pittsboro Mayor and Host of “On The Porch” Randy Voller
Host of “On The Porch” on 97.9 The Hill and former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 12. He discussed recent news from Chatham County, including the county commissioners’ decision to put a moratorium on construction of AI datacenters in the county. He also discussed recent real estate trends in the area, conversations with local leaders running for reelection, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
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 recent town board of commissioners meeting, which included several public comments on the town’s use of Flock cameras. He also discussed the rescheduled dedication for Lewis Freeman Park, discussed some upcoming community events, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the Commissioners Amanda Robertson
Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Amanda Robertson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 3, discussing county news and events. She talked about the recent winter weather and the county’s response to that weather. She also discussed a recent addition to the county’s rural preservation buffer. She talked about a recent meeting of the commissioners that saw the public ask for a moratorium on the construction of data centers in the county, how that will actually work legally, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Storm Response and Monks Walking for Peace.
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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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard Previews Upcoming Meeting
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 20, discussing county news and events. She previewed this evening’s meeting of the county commissioners, which includes a quarterly budget update and recognizing the Haw River Trail’s 20th anniversary. She also talked about upcoming inclement weather and more.
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Chatham County Public Health Lead Outreach with Nellie Benitez
Nellie Benitez, a lead outreach worker with the Chatham County Public Health Department, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 14. She discussed lead poisoning awareness and prevention. She talked about the dangers, particularly to children, common sources of lead, how to protect children, the Chatham Count Lead Prevention Program, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 14, discussing town news and events. He talked about the most recent meeting of the board of commissioners, which saw discussion of the Roberson Walk Park Master Plan, the widening of Hillsboro Street which is set to begin this summer, and the groundbreaking for Lewis Freeman Park. He also discussed the town board’s decision late last year to move forward with the South Village Small Area Plan, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Haw River Assembly Executive Director Emily Sutton
Haw River Assembly Executive Director and Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 7. She discussed a meeting of the state’s Environmental Management Commission, which is making decisions on how the state will regulate PFAS and other pollutants. She also talked about the recently released “State of the Haw” report and an upcoming community meeting unpacking some of that data, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 6, discussing county news and events. She checked in after day one of the commissioners three-day budget retreat, sharing some procedural discussions for this iteration of the board. She also detailed some of the specific budget conversations, previewed the next couple of days discussions, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 16. She discussed the most recent meeting of the county commissioners, which included county employee Brenton Hart being named employee of the year. She also discussed the retirement of Emergency Management Director Steve Newton, and a reorganization of that department. She also discussed the reorganization of the board, which saw election of a new board chair and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: NC Public Health Pathways with Chatham Co. Public Health
Practice Director and NC Public Health Pathways Lead for the NC Institute of Public Health Meghan Lassiter, Pathways Program Manager for the NC Institute of Public Health Alexa Katon, and Communications Strategist for the Chatham County Public Health Department Kyle Chambers spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 3. They discussed the NC Public Health Pathways Program, which looks to connect the Gillings School of Public Health at UNC closer to health departments in the region.
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Chatham County Roundup: Karen Howard on Pittsboro’s Future and Supporting Immigrants
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard discusses the future of downtown Pittsboro and the importance of supporting local immigrants.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro’s Communications Specialist Caitlin Murphy
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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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Chatham 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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Chatham 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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Pittsboro: Chatham Park South Village, Reeves Farm, Climate Action
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 11, discussing town news and events. He got into a busy and lengthy Board of Commissioners meeting, which saw the approval of the Small Area Plan for Chatham Park’s South Village. He also talked about approval of the Reeves Farm development on the West side of downtown. He also discussed the passage of the town’s Climate Action Plan, and more.
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Chatham 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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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Katie Kenlan
Chatham Count Commissioner Katie Kenlan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey in studio on Tuesday, October 21, discussing county news and events. She talked about the most recent commissioners meeting, which included budget updates, Tropical Depression Chantal recovery, and a discussion around a long-proposed housing development off Jack Bennet Road. She also further discussed development plans around some downtown Pittsboro properties that the board is working with the Pittsboro board to develop, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp In Studio
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey in studio on Tuesday, October 14 discussing town news and events. He discussed a rezoning proposal on Park Road that was denied by the board after many community members chimed in. He also gave updates on the Chatham Park South Village Small Area Plan, the Reeves Farm development, and more. He also previewed upcoming events in town, including the Pittsboro Street Fair, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: “On The Porch” Host Randy Voller on Real Estate, Election, and More
Former Pittsboro Mayor, “On The Porch” Host and Chatham County Line Publisher Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 10. He discussed recent real estate trends in Orange and Chatham Counties. He also gave a quick preview of the upcoming local election in Chatham County, running through all eight candidates for Pittsboro Board of Commissioners and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham Chambre CEO Rebecca Dickinson
Chatham County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rebecca Dickinson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 8. She discussed the recent State of Chatham event, in which Aaron Nelson from Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro helped present data about Chatham County, focusing on housing, schools, and more. She also previewed other upcoming chamber events and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard
Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 7, discussing county news and events. She discussed a recent meeting with the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, including a more detailed plan for what to do with jointly owned downtown properties that they would like to develop. She also talked about the recent “State of Chatham” event held by the Chatham County Chamber of Commerce, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Katie Kenlan
Chatham County Commissioner Katie Kenlan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 30. She discussed a pair of recent meetings the county commissioners held. The first was a joint meeting with the Siler City Board of Commissioners. The second was a joint meeting with the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners. She discussed the takeaways from both meetings, as well as the similarities and differences in the needs of those two towns. She also discussed upcoming community events and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Town of Pittsboro Communications Director Colby Sawyer
Town of Pittsboro Communications Director Colby Sawyer spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 25, discussing town news and events. He previewed an upcoming joint meeting between the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners and the Chatham County Board of Commissioners. He discussed the town planning board tabling discussion of the Chatham Park South Village Small Area Plan, and when the next planning board meeting is scheduled. He discussed a recent ribbon cutting for the town’s new skate park, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the Commissioners Karen Howard
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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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
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
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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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard
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 Roundup: County Commissioner Amanda Robertson
Chatham County Commissioner Amanda Robertson speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 19.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 12, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recent passage of truck prohibition on Hillsboro St. and Sandford Rd., as the 15-501 truck route now diverts vehicles with more than three axles around downtown. He also talked about some policy updates, position changes, and more.
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Chatham 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, August 5, discussing count news and events. She discussed some recent fatal accidents on Harris Lake and Jordan Lake in Chatham County, and how the recreation that comes with having large bodies of water also comes with risk, and extra investment and preparedness from the county. She also discussed a plan to update the inventory of natural spaces in Chatham County as the county looks to preserve more of those areas during continued development of the county. She talked about an upcoming county climate retreat and further community conversations around what land should be preserved, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Siler City Mayor Donald A. Mathews
Siler City Mayor Donald Mathews joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 30 for the “Chatham County Roundup.”
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Chatham County Roundup: Mike Zelek and Alec Higgins of the Public Health Department
Chatham County Public Health Department Director Mike Zelek and Population Health Data Scientist Alec Higgins join 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, July 29.
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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard
Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 22, discussing county news and events. She discussed her participation in the National Association of Counties conference last week. She also gave highlights of the most recent meeting Chatham County Board of Commissioners, including a streamlining of boards and committees, the results of a community health assessment, a proclamation honoring Drake Powell, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Storm Recovery, Land Purchases
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 16, discussing town news and events. He talked about the damage caused by Tropical Depression Chantal, and a new website the town set up to gather resources for residents who need it. He also discussed a couple of recent land purchases approved by the Town Board, including one near downtown for a new Town Hall, and one near Pittsboro Elementary School that will expand McClanahan Street Park, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on the Disney Development, ABC Store Opens
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 24, discussing town news and events. He talked about cooling centers being activated with the extreme temperatures this week. He also gave us the latest on Disney’s Asteria development. He talked about the ribbon cutting at a new ABC Store in town, the master planning for a new park, and more.
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Chatham 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, June 18. She discussed the passage of the budget for Chatham County, including what she is most proud of in the budget. She discussed the latest on Wolfspeed as that company cuts positions as part of a Chapter 11 restructuring. She also talked about new “Welcome to Chatham County” signs that will be put on 15-501, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Former Pittsboro Mayor and ‘On The Porch’ Host Randy Voller
Randy Voller — a realtor and former mayor of Pittsboro — joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 11 for the “Chatham County Roundup.”
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp Talks Budget, Parks, and More
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 10, discussing town news and events. He talked about the passage of the town’s budget, including highlights. He also discussed the town’s athletic facilities and parks priorities, including over 70 acres the town received from a developer to create a park near The Plant that would include a greenway connecting to downtown. He also gave updates on some other development projects around town and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard Talks Budget and More
Chair of the Chatham Count Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 3, discussing county news and events. Karen was on the phone from Medellin, Columbia, for vacation. She talked about the beauty of the city and its waterfalls and restaurants. She discussed the latest on the county’s proposed budget, which the commissioners expect to pass at their next meeting. She also discussed the origin of an interlocal agreement with Pittsboro which cedes some former downtown county property to the town. She talked about a recent federal sustainability grant the county received, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Chamber President and CEO Rebecca Dickenson
Chatham County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rebecca Dickenson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday May 28. She discussed her first eight weeks in the new role, her background working with the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro, the challenges and opportunities of how large Chatham County is, and more. She also discussed the Chamber moving to a new location, an upcoming Chatham Count bus tour, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 27, discussing town news and events. He talked about a new ABC store opening on the North end of town; news signs directing 15-501 traffic around downtown; the water merger with Sanford is about to get more literal, as a 36 inch forcemain all the way to Sanford is set to begin construction in July, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioners Karen Howard on Budget and More
Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 20, discussing county news and events. She discussed the County Manager Bryan Thompson’s proposed budget for the next year. That discussion includes the adjusted tax rate, schools funding, funding of non-profit organizations in the community, and more. She also discussed other feedback received from the community, upcoming events, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Former Pittsboro Mayor and “On The Porch” Host Randy Voller
Former Pittsboro Mayor and host of “On The Porch” on 97.9 The Hill, Randy Voller joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 14. He discussed recent real estate trends in Chatham and Orange counties. He also discussed some of the recent high profile guests he has spoken with on “On The Porch.” He talked about some news and events around Chatham County, including the importance of residents paying attention to budget decisions made by local leaders, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Budget Updates, Downtown Work Plan, Local Land Use Authority
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 13, discussing town news and events. He discussed the latest on the Pittsboro budget, including no property tax increase. He also discussed the downtown work plan, a resolution passed in support of local land use authority, police week, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioners Karen Howard from Washington, D.C.
Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 6. She joined via phone from Washington, D.C. for an economic conference. She discussed the tone and purpose of the conference, including leaders showing a recognition of the importance of addressing affordable housing, and the challenges presented by the current administration’s economic policy. She also discussed the first look at Chatham County’s budget proposal for next year, and more.
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Chatham 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, April 22. She discussed the recent meetings of the Chatham County Commissioners, which saw discussion of opioid settlement money, discussion of climate action, farmland preservations grants, and more. She also talked about the county’s switch over to Tri-River Water managing the county’s water, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: “On The Porch” Host and Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller
Former Pittsboro Mayor and host of 97.9 The Hill’s “On The Porch,” Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 9. He discussed real estate trends in Chatham, Orange, and Durham Counties. He talked about the recent “Hands Off 25” rallies, which included an event in Pittsboro. He also talked about the importance of remaining engaged in local government budget conversations, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the Commissioners Karen Howard
Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 8, discussing county news and events. She discussed the recent “Hands Off 25” Rally that took place nationwide, including an event in Pittsboro. She also talked about the county’s property revaluation, the county’s budget, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Budget Retreat, No Expected Tax Increase, ClydeFest
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 1, discussing town news and events. He discussed a recent budget budget retreat for the town board, and shared that a tax rate increase is unlikely this year. He also discussed some long-term spending projects factoring into the town’s budget, and more. He discussed the upcoming ribbon-cutting for a refurbished Clyde Jones mural, the upcoming ClydeFest at the Ag & Conference Center on April 13, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard
Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 18, discussing county news and events. She discussed Monday’s meeting of the county commissioners which included a lengthy consent agenda. That included an approval for a Baldwin Township EMS station, an update on affordable housing efforts, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on New YMCA, More
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 11, discussing town news and events. He discussed the business of the board of commissioners meeting on Monday night, including an update from the Boys and Girls Club, a police update, and the latest on affordable housing in Chatham Park. He discussed the new Chatham Park YMCA, which has a ribbon cutting scheduled for Wednesday morning. He previewed the upcoming NC Main Street Conference, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Shatease Bland and James Tiger from Chatham County Department of Public Health
Environmental Health Technician Shatesase Bland and On Site Wastewater Supervisor James Tiger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 5. They discussed the importance of well owners regularly testing their water. They talked about how many people currently test, what is the process for getting that testing done, what resources are available to residents, and more.
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Chatham 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, March 4, discussing county news and events. She discussed a recent legislative breakfast with the county’s representatives at the General Assembly. She discussed a recent rejected rezoning request for a megachurch that has resulted in a lawsuit against the county. She also discussed upcoming events at the Chatham Community Library, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Tia Brown and Amanda McNamara from Chatham County Public Health Department
On this edition of the Chatham County Roundup, Andrew is joined by the Chatham County Public Health Department to discuss substance abuse in the county. Tia Brown, Youth Health and Tobacco Initiatives Lead, and Amanda McNamara, Opioid Overdose Prevention Coordinator joined News on The Hill on Thursday, February 27. They discussed recent efforts to reduce substance abuse in the county, resources available to residents, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
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Chatham 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, February 18, discussing county news and events. She discussed the recent board of commissioners meeting which was postponed, and what business will be moved to the next meting. She discussed the many programs that might be affected by a freeze in federal funding, specifically through the lens of economic development. She also talked about County land in downtown Pittsboro as the town attempts to expand the size of their downtown, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 11, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recent Town Board of Commissioners meeting, which included recognition for the Communications and Emergency Management Department, a revamp of the town website, and a new map that shows future developments coming to Pittsboro. He also talked about a discussion of affordable housing in Chatham Park, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the Commissioners Karen Howard
Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 4, discussing county news and events. She talked about he flurry of executive orders upending funding and how that could affect county services. She also discussed updates on various economic development projects around the county, including the VinFast site near Moncure. She also discussed the Wolf Speed plant in Siler City, which continues to move ahead of schedule. She talked about Black History Month and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller
Former Pittsboro Mayor and “On The Porch” host Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 29. They discussed the latest news and events in Pittsboro and Chatham County. They also discussed real estate trends in the area and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 28. He discussed more details on a couple of housing developments on the East side of Pittsboro. He also discussed 50 acres of land that UNC Health owns with the long-term intent of building a hospital on the site. He talked about the upcoming small area plan for Chatham Park’s South Village, a future town park, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Karen Howard Talks Snow, Funding School Capital Needs, Parker’s Ridge Park
Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard Spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 22. She talked about the snow in Chatham County, which cut the Board of Commissioners meeting short on Tuesday night. She talked about the work that did happen at that meeting, including allocating ARPA funds for some school capital projects, and the development of Parker’s Ridge Park near Moncure. She discussed other county news and events and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 14. He discussed the recent meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, which saw the board sign off on two conditional rezoning requests, one of which includes a future town park and fire station. He also talked about the town’s experience with the recent snowfall, some upcoming town events, and other town news.
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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard on Budget Retreat
Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 8. She discussed this week’s budget retreat for the Chatham County Commissioners, as they prepare for the upcoming year. She talked about emerging trends and surprises as the budget retreat enters its third day. She talked about Chatham County’s Commitment to the arts, the continued necessity to balance the county’s ongoing growth, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard
Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 18. She discussed the recent meeting of the Chatham County Commissioners. Included in that meeting were presentations on climate change, agriculture, aging, and possibly establishing a domestic violence shelter in the county. She also discussed upcoming holiday closures and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 17, discussing town news and events. He talked about the recent downtown parking study the town had completed. He discussed a climate action plan proposed from the Central Pines Regional Council. He also talked about the recent Pittsboro Holiday Parade, previewed other upcoming holiday events for Pittsboro, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 3. She discussed the recent organizational meeting for the Chatham County Commissioners. She also talked about Chatham County’s Aging Plan, which is seeking feedback from residents. She discussed upcoming holiday events in the community, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: “On The Porch” Host and Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller
“On The Porch” Host and former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 27. He discussed the latest trends in the residential real estate market in Orange and Chatham Counties. He also discussed a new charter school, Granite Charter Academy, that has been approved for Northern Chatham County. He talked about Chatham County passing a Unified Development Ordinance, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Director of Communications and Emergency Management Colby Sawyer
Director of Communications and Emergency Management for the Town of Pittsboro Colby Sawyer spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 26. He the recent tree-lighting event in downtown Pittsboro, as well as upcoming closures for town offices during the holiday. He also talked about other upcoming holiday activities in Pittsboro. He also discussed a recent trip to western North Carolina to assist with emergency management and recovery from Hurricane Helene, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Alecia Marsh and Jiona Mills from Chatham County Public Health Department
Chatham County Public Health Department Child Care Health Consultant Alecia Mills and Community Engagement Specialist Jiona Mills spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 20. They discussed youth mental health in Chatham County, including the numerous ways the public health department helps support children and families in mental health. They discussed resources, support, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 19. She discussed a recent meeting on the county’s capital improvement plan. She also talked about the vote ton adopt the county’s Unified Development Ordinance. She also discussed the board recognizing Commissioner Mike Dasher who was attending his final meeting as a commissioner. She also discussed the opening of the New Hampton Inn in Pittsboro, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp speaks over the phone with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, November 12 ahead of the town’s commissioners meeting set for the evening. Shipp details some of the agenda items, including updates on a major NCDOT project in north Pittsboro and significant funding help for streetscape work around the historic downtown. He also shares a recap of a special event honoring veterans, and specifically a local World War II veteran, last week. Finally, Shipp previews a bevy of ribbon-cutting events coming in the next week or two: a new hotel, a formal dedication for a pop-up park, and a local business celebrating its new ownership.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on the State of the Town
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 29. He talked about his experience at this past weekend’s Pittsboro Street Fair. He also discussed the recent inaugural State of the Town event and speech, including some of the standout items in the address. He also shared yesterday’s joint meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners and the Chatham County Commissioners, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham Co. Public Health Department
Information and Communication Specialist for Chatham County Public Health Department Kyle Chambers and Clinic Director Zach Deaton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 16. They talked about flu season in Chatham County, the importance of vaccines, how to protect yourself with rest and nutrition, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell over the phone on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
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Chatham County Roundup: “On The Porch” Host Randy Voller
Former Pittsboro Mayor and Host of “On The Porch” Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 9. They discussed recent trends in the real estate market, recent news from Pittsboro, the upcoming election, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard on Tri River, UDO, and More
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 8. She discussed the recent meeting of the Chatham County Commissioners, that included the next steps on a possible water merger with Tri-River Water from Sanford. She also talked about the county’s continues process in updating their Unified Development Ordinance. She also talked about upcoming community events and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Sheriff Mike Roberson on Western North Carolina Relief
Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 1. He discussed his trip to Henderson County where he met with the local sheriff to discuss what aid they need in their recovery from Hurricane Helene. He also discussed next phases in the recovery process, how folks locally can help, what lessons this teaches us for our own community, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Kyle Shipp on Public Art, Agricultural Fair, Business Ribbon Cutting
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 24. He discussed the several public art pieces that are going up around Pittsboro, including two sculptures recently purchased by the town. He also talked about this past weekend’s Chatham County Fair, which will be celebrating its 75th year next year. He talked about a ribbon cutting at a new business just south of town, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Former Pittsboro Mayor and “On The Porch” Host Randy Voller
“On The Porch” Host and former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 11. He discussed recent real estate trends in Chatham and Orange County. He also discussed some of the recent news around Pittsboro, including the future route change for 15-501 through town, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on 15-501 Moving and More
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 9. He discussed the recent business of the town council, including a final go ahead to moving 15-501 to bypass downtown Pittsboro. He also discussed some personnel changes, as the Public Information Officer and Emergency Manager will now be a director level position, and the town will hire a Communications Specialist. He also talked about adding a downtown support staff member, some upcoming town events, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Wade Barber Park and More
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 27. He discussed the dedication of Wade Barber Park in Pittsboro’s North Landing. He also talked about a recent session with the Hunt State Policy Fellows on K-12 Education. He also discussed his involvement in the EPA’s Water and Wastewater Systems Cybersecurity Task Force. He also mentioned upcoming community events, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: “On The Porch” Host and Chatham County Democratic Delegate Randy Voller
“On The Porch” Host and Chatham County Democratic Delegate to the National Convention Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 21. He was on the phone live from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He gave an update on the North Carolina Delegate breakfast from this morning, talked about last night’s speakers which included the Obamas, and previewed tonight’s lineup of speakers, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard
Karen Howard, the vice chair of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners, speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 20.
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Chatham County Roundup: “On The Porch” Host and Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller
Host of “On The Porch” and former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 14. He discussed recent news around Pittsboro, including the opening of Hoops Pizza at the Alpha Center. He also discussed the upcoming Democratic National Convention, where he will be a delegate from Chatham County. He also talked about recent local government news and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 13. He discussed the recent approval of the Roberson Walk development on the East side of Pittsboro, which will help connect the Plant to Downtown. He also discussed the EPA Small Communities Task Force, the opening of Hoops Pizza, upcoming town events, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 6.
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Chatham County Roundup: “On The Porch” Host Randy Voller
Former Pittsboro Mayor, Real Estate Developer, and “On The Porch” Host Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 31. He discussed the latest real estate trends in Orange and Chatham County, recent news around Pittsboro, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham Community Libraries Pittsboro Branch Manager Rita Van Duinen
Chatham Community Libraries Pittsboro Branch Manager Rita Van Duinen spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 24. She discussed the role of the library in the Pittsboro community, upcoming programs over the summer, and more. She also discussed how the library takes community feedback to inform the services provided by the library, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp Talks Town Hall Move, Downtown Streetscape, Parking Study
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 23. He discussed how the recent move of Town Hall to Main Street Plaza has gone. He also talked about a downtown streetscape project that is beginning to ramp up, as well as a parking study for downtown. He talked about upcoming events and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 16. She discussed highlights from the recent board of commissioners meeting, and the upcoming retirement of County Manager Dan LaMontagne. She also discussed the latest VinFast delay and what that might mean for Chatham County, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, July 9 for the Chatham County Roundup.
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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 2. She discussed the recent attempted restoration of the Bynum water tower and the subsequent discovery of lead in the Bynum Community Garden. She also talked about the latest on the VinFast and Wolf Speed developments in Chatham County. She discussed potential summer activities in Chatham County, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Randy Voller
Former Pittsboro Mayor, Real Estate Developer, and “On The Porch” Host Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 26th. Randy provided the latest real estate updates in Chatham County, including commenting on the significance of Briar Chapel selling out. Randy also discussed the recent news regarding the Bynum water tower lead contamination, and more.Â
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 25. He discussed achievements and developments for the town during the past fiscal year. He also highlighted some future projects from the town, looked ahead to some upcoming community events, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard on County Budget
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 20. She discussed this week’s passage of the Chatham County budget, which included a 15 percent water rate increase, and a four cent property tax increase. She discussed highlights of the budget, and also previewed upcoming events in the community and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp Talks Budget and More
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 11. He discussed the most recent meeting of the Town Board of Commissioners. The town passed their budget at meeting, and also discussed the Downtown workplan, appointed members to key committees, and more. He also discussed the Pittsboro Pride event from earlier in the month, previewed the Juneteenth celebration later in the week, and more. He talked about the town’s celebration of Race Amity Day, which included a letter of congratulations from President Joe Biden.
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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard Talks Budget and More
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 4. She discussed the latest on the county’s budget, including the commissioners desire to see more money allocated for Chatham County Schools. She talked about the long-term prospects of the county commissioners making up for funding gaps from the state level, and more. She also discussed the county’s new Heat Action Plan, which could result in the county issuing alerts and recommendations this summer. She also discussed Pittsboro’s recent Pride celebration, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: “On The Porch” Host and Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller
Host of “On The Porch” on 97.9 The Hill and Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 29. He discussed real estate trends in Chatham and Orange Counties. He also discussed recent activities in Chatham County, talked about some upcoming events, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 28. He discussed becoming a member of fourth cohort of the North Carolina Hunt State Policy Fellows Program. He recently attended a meeting in Charlotte with 22 other members of the cohort, where they saw a presentation on early childhood education. He also shared outcomes from an EPA Small Community Advisory Sub-Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. last week. He also updated some parks upgrades around Pittsboro, previewed some coming town events, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Maia Fulton-Black and Kyle Chambers from the Chatham County Public Health Department
Population Health Data Scientist Maia Fulton-Black and Public Information Officer Kyle Chambers from the Chatham County Public Health Department spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 22. They discussed the annual State of the County Health report, sharing takeaways and other important data points. They discussed the continued population growth in Chatham County, the increase in health coverage due to Medicaid expansion, the new heat action plan for the county, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard on Budget and More
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 21. She discussed the latest on the Chatham County budget, including funding for teacher supplements , and requests from the Sheriff’s office. We also hear the latest updates from the child protection and child fatality teams. She also gave an update on the county’s communication plan, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Budget
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 14. He discussed the latest on the proposed town budget. He also shared the latest on the utilities merger with Tri-River Water. He also talked about upcoming events in the community and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Randy Voller Speaks from Washington, D.C.
Former Pittsboro Mayor and host of “On The Porch” on 97.9 Hill Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 8. He discussed his visit to Washington, D.C. where he spoke with North Carolina’s U.S. Senators Tillis and Budd, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard Talks Budget and More
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 7. She discussed the recent work session and regular meeting of the Chatham County Commissioners as they get closer to a final budget. This week the commissioners heard the proposes budget from the county manager, which includes a proposed four cent property tax increase. She also discussed the results of a recent survey that shows Chatham County residents are very happy living in Chatham County. She also discussed community events and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: “On The Porch” Host Randy Voller
Former Pittsboro Mayor and Host of “On The Porch” Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 24. He discussed recent trends in the Chatham and Orange County real estate markets, with a specific focus on what inventory is available on the affordable end of the market. He also discussed news and events around Pittsboro and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp Talks PFAS, Utilities, and Town Events
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 23. He discussed the recent EPA announcement of PFAS regulations in drinking water, and all of he work that Pittsboro has already done to address “forever chemicals” in their drinking water. He also talked about some existing utilities work going on around town, upgraded playground facilities at Rock Ridge Park, an upcoming municipalities conference, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard Talks Budget, Taxes, and Arts
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 16. She discussed a budget work session the county commissioners had earlier this week, where they learned of increased budget requests for Chatham County Schools and the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office. She also talked about some presentations at the county commissioners received about preserving agricultural land in Chatham County, and more.
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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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Chatham 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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Chatham 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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Chatham 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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Chatham 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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Chatham 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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Chatham County Roundup: Former Pittsboro Mayor and Host of On The Porch Randy Voller
Former Pittsboro Mayor, real estate developer, and host of On The Porch Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 6. He discussed election results from Tuesday’s primary election, which featured historically low turnout. He also discussed Pittsboro becoming a leader in water treatment for small towns, other upcoming important events in the Pittsboro area, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard
Chatham County District 1 Commissioner Karen Howard speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, March 5.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February, 27. He discussed some utility upgrades coming to Pittsboro, some business and restaurant news, and more. He also talked about the town’s plan to apply for a $1 Million grant for greenway planning and design.
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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 20. She discussed recent business of the county commissioners, including a budget update, and some development applications near Moncure. She also discussed an application for a car wash near Fearrington Village and the public reaction to the proposal. She also discussed black history month, early voting, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Real Estate Developer and Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller
Real Estate Developer, 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, February 14. He discussed real estate trends in Orange and Chatham Counties. He also discussed some news from Pittsboro in water treatment, town government structure, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February, 13. He discussed a recent decision by the town board to send a Notice of Intend to Sue Apollo Chemical for violation of the Clean Water Act. He also talked about a recent meeting of the Mayors Association, an EPA Small Communities Subcommittee meeting, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 24. He discussed a recent appointment to an EPA Advisory Committee representing small towns. He explained that Pittsboro’s work in mitigating PFAS made him feel Pittsboro should be represented on the committee. He also discussed the Downtown Advisory Board in Pittsboro, several upcoming parks and rec projects, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Real Estate Developer and Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller
Real Estate Developer, Former Pittsboro Mayor, and host of “On the Porch,” Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 17. He provided updates on the latest data from the Chatham and Orange County real estate markets. He looked at trends for 2023 and discussed emerging trends for 2024. He also discussed Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp’s recent appointment to an EPA advisory committee, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 16. She discussed the upcoming meeting of the Chatham County Commissioners. They will hear an update on the Western Intake Partnership and a long-term plan to build a water treatment facility on the western edge of Jordan Lake. She also discussed some of the long-term plans for the western edge of Pittsboro, including some planned improvement to the county’s Agricultural and Conference Center, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 9. He discussed highlights from Monday night’s meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, including a small annexation near Chatham Park Way, a declaration of a day of service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and more. He also discussed the moving of town hall and the town offices, the Pittsboro Police Department getting more space, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, December 19 to discuss highlights from the previous nights’ board meeting.
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Chatham County Roundup: New Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
Newly elected Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 12. He discussed his swearing in, honoring outgoing mayor Cindy Perry and Town Attorney Paul Messick. He also talked about what he’s most excited about going forward for Pittsboro. He also discussed several items from this week’s board of commissioner’s meeting, including the latest on a Disney-imagined community coming to Chatham Park.
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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard
Vice Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 5. She discussed the State of the County Report, recently shared with the commissioners. The report outlines economic and housing trends in Chatham County, as well as the economic relationship between Chatham and other counties in the region. She also discussed the importance of preserving green spaces, and how the local governments hope to accomplish that. She also discussed the filing period for 2024 elections, including her decision to file and run for reelection, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Commissioner Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro Commissioner and Mayor Elect Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 28. He discussed some holiday events around town, the new downtown pop-up park, and more. He also discussed an upcoming meeting of the Board of Commissioners to discuss pedestrian connectivity and more.Â
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Chatham County Roundup: Randy Voller, Owner and Publisher of Chatham County Line
Owner and Publisher of Chatham County Line and former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 16. He discussed recent real estate trends in both Chatham and Orange counties. He also discussed recent developments from the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, including rezoning and annexation for upcoming developments, an appointment to the ABC Board, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Town Commissioner Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro Town Commissioner and Mayor-Elect Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 14. He discussed several recent zoning changes, including to the Reeves Farm property just west of downtown. He also spoke of the board’s recent approval of the annexation of a large portion of land for the North Village of Chatham Park, and other developments. He also discussed upcoming holiday events, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor-Elect Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro Town Commissioner and Mayor Elect Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 8. He discussed the results of yesterday’s election, what it is like being Mayor-Elect, and more. He also talked about upcoming events in the community including Veteran’s Day. He also shared news of a new restaurant opening in Pittsboro, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard
Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 7. She discussed a presentation made at the most recent commissioners meeting on the county’s seven year capital improvement, outlining some of the major anticipated expenditures in the next several years. She also talked about the latest on Wolf Speed coming to Siler City, previewed today’s elections, and more.Â
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry
Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 24. She discussed some closed sessions of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners as they discussed possible litigation surrounding the town’s water quality. She also discussed this weekend’s Pittsboro Street Fair, a future community event space coming to downtown, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Former Pittsboro Mayor and “On The Porch” Host Randy Voller
Former Pittsboro Mayor and Host of “On the Porch,” Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 18. He discussed the upcoming elections in Pittsboro, Siler City, and Goldston. He also discussed real estate trends in Chatham and Orange Counties, and more.
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Chatham 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, October 8. She discussed the details of the recently passed Moncure Small Area Plan in preparation for development surrounding the VinFast site. She also talked about other business from the board of commissioners meeting, early voting in Chatham County, and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry
Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 10. She discussed the recent annexation of land for the North Chatham Park Village. She also discussed early voting in Chatham County, the recently approved social district in downtown, and some new business coming to Pittsboro.
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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard
Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, October 3.
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Chatham County Round: Pittsboro Commissioner Kyle Shipp
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Chatham County Roundup: Public Health Director Mike Zelek
Mike Zelek, the director of the Chatham County Public Health Department, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on-air on Wednesday, September 20.
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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioner Karen Howard
Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 19th. She discussed a plan to redistrict the county commissioners for future elections. She also discussed the distribution of ARPA funds. She concluded by previewing the Chatham County Fair, one of the last remaining black organized fairs in the nation.Â
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Chatham County Roundup: Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller
Former Pittsboro Mayor and host of On the Porch host Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 13th. He discussed the recent ALE investigation at The Mod in Pittsboro. He also discussed real estate trends in Chatham County and Orange County.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry
Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 12th. She discussed highlights from the Town Board of Commissioners meeting Monday night, including discussions of changing the mayor’s term from two years to four, and establishing a downtown “social district.” She also talked about the high profile demolition of a house in downtown Pittsboro, the arrest of the co-owner of Mod Deli, and much more.
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CCR: Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard
Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 5th. She discussed a voter I.D. event that the elections board is hosting. She also shared how community members can give feedback on a Haw River Trail feasibility study. Also discussed was the permanent home for a display in the Chatham County library honoring lynching victims, and some recent tragic events on Jordan Lake.
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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Commissioner Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro Commissioner Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 29th. He discussed a proposed social district in downtown Pittsboro, which would allow for open alcoholic beverages to be carried from shop to shop in downtown. He also explained amendments to the small area plan for the North Chatham Park Village, a proposal to change the mayor’s term from 2 year to 4 years, and more.
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