On Air Today: Melissa Driver Beard with CORA Food Pantry

As Chatham County continues to grow, CORA is looking to increase its food services. But threats to federal funding may hinder those goals.

Mike Roberson will join the Chatham County Board of Commissioners to represent District 3, winning Tuesday's Democratic primary.

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.

A Briar Chapel resident faces several felony drug charges following the search of his home earlier in February. A release shared by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday said deputies arrested and charged 31-year-old Christopher Markham on Feb. 11 after searching his residence alongside investigators with the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office. The search led […]

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners sees contested Democratic primaries in Districts 3 and 5 seats on the ballot for this spring.

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 17, discussing county news and events. She discussed the county commissioners' recent decision to place a moratorium on the construction of data centers in Chatham County. She also talked about the most recent meeting of the county commissioners, which saw the board giving the go ahead to the creation of a new park near Moncure, and more.

Some Chatham County residents are speaking out against Pittsboro’s use of Flock license-plate cameras, citing privacy concerns. The surveillance technology by Flock Safety largely aims to help local police identify suspects and locate missing persons by taking still images of a vehicle’s “distinguishing features,” including the license plate. Although it has been two years since […]

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.

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

NC-09 has long been a Republican stronghold. This spring, four Democrats are running for the chance to face longtime U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson on the November ballot.