Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry

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

Community members have the opportunity to weigh in on the future of several sites in downtown Pittsboro which could be up for redevelopment.

Caitlin Murphy, a communications specialist for the Town of Pittsboro, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, Nov. 26 to discuss the latest news around the town government. She details the success of Pittsboro’s Holly Days from the past weekend to ring in the holiday season, and the upcoming parade in December. Murphy also […]

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.

A resident suffered a bite from a fox on Tuesday — with the animal later testing positive for rabies, according to Chatham County officials.

Candace Hunziker and Tiana Thurber earned election to the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners amid a crowded field during Tuesday night's local races.

No local race has more questions surrounding it than the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners election and its eight first-time candidates.

Here's our collection of photos from Saturday's No Kings Day demonstrations in Carrboro, Pittsboro, and Hillsborough.

Thousands of demonstrators in Carrboro, Pittsboro, and Hillsborough stepped out to voice their distaste with President Donald Trump.

This Week: Tami Schwerin is a re-developer of The Plant, taking a cold-war industrial plant and creating a community hub of food, beverage and experiences. Her past experience includes founding a local food, renewable energy and cultural non-profit; Abundance NC. Before that she helped build Chatham Marketplace, a local co-op grocery store. She has served on art and environmental boards of directors. She traveled the world selling software in her younger years and renovated several old broken-down houses. Tami loves a challenge and creating a world that she wants to live in. She grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina and loves the south and Pittsboro. Cathy Brooksie Edwards is the founder and director of heart2heartnc, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Brooksie is dedicated to helping individuals navigate end-of-life with a greater sense of ease while supporting families, caregivers, and communities through their grief journey. The organization’s community-based events and personalized services are grounded in the power of human connection and the proven practice of various modalities—from touch and sound to movement and mindfulness. heart2heartnc is part of Sanctuary at the Burrow, a conservation green burial ground offering nondenominational end-of-life services and creating a meaningful experience that honors the dead and comforts the living. Brooksie is a licensed clinical counselor, death doula, bodyworker, kundalini yoga teacher and musician with over 25 years of experience.