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On the Porch: Commissioner John Foley: Pittsboro Updates

On the Porch: Commissioner John Foley: Pittsboro Updates

Posted by | Jul 27, 2025 |

This Week: Travel was John Foley’s first passion so a career in the airline industry was natural. The smiles on the faces of the people he met while circling the globe shaped the person he is today. After studying medicine and graduating from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science degree, Foley began a 20-year career as a kidney dialysis technician. He even donated a kidney to a patient he was treating in Durham NC. In his latest chapter, Foley is a realtor and and town commissioner leading Pittsboro NC forward during a time of remarkable change.

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On the Porch: Rebecca Dickenson – Leading the Chatham Chamber of Commerce

On the Porch: Rebecca Dickenson – Leading the Chatham Chamber of Commerce

Posted by | Jul 20, 2025 |

This Week:

Rebecca Dickenson is President & CEO of The Chatham Chamber, where she is leading a bold new chapter focused on business growth, regional collaboration, and strategic advocacy. With a strong background in chamber leadership and a track record of building high-impact partnerships, Rebecca works to connect local businesses with the opportunities, resources, and relationships they need to succeed. A UNC-Chapel Hill graduate and lifelong North Carolinian, she brings a values-driven, results-oriented approach to advancing Chatham County’s role in the Triangle’s dynamic economic landscape.

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On the Porch: Michael Roberto – Fascism in America

On the Porch: Michael Roberto – Fascism in America

Posted by | Jul 13, 2025 |

This Week:

Michael Joseph Roberto is a musician, historian, writer and retired NCA&T associate professor in contemporary world history. His first book, “The Coming of The American Behemoth: The Origins of Fascism in the United States, 1920-1940” was published in 2018. He is at work on a sequel about the increasing peril of American fascism since Donald Trump won the White House in 2016.

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On the Porch: Dr. Jim Crawford – June 2025 News Roundup

On the Porch: Dr. Jim Crawford – June 2025 News Roundup

Posted by | Jun 29, 2025 |

This Week:

Born into a blue collar and agricultural clan in rural Pennsylvania, Dr. Jim Crawford was the first in his family to graduate from college. Earning his PhD from the University of North Carolina, he taught US and World History at several universities in the piedmont North Carolina for several decades. He served as chairman of the Chatham County board of commissioners, and currently serves as trustee for Central Carolina Community College. He is a firm believer in American democracy and trusts that the constitution will hold firm now as it has in past crises despite the broken, distempered electorate.

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On the Porch: Melissa Driver Beard and Rebecca Hankins – Battling Food Insecurity in Chatham

On the Porch: Melissa Driver Beard and Rebecca Hankins – Battling Food Insecurity in Chatham

Posted by | Jun 22, 2025 |

This Week:

Melissa Driver Beard, CORA, Executive Director

Melissa has over 30 years of experience in nonprofit management, including 20 years in executive leadership. She has directed local, state, national, and international programs that advocate for basic human needs and rights. Under Melissa’s leadership, CORA has achieved over a 200% increase in income and an 88% rise in direct client services, demonstrating her ability to drive transformative growth. With a background in global advocacy, program development, and organizational capacity building, Melissa has championed solutions to food insecurity since 2009, fostering collaboration and sustainability.

Rebecca Hankins, CORA, Development and Communications Director

Rebecca brings more than 20 years of experience as a skilled fundraiser, communication strategist, and project manager. During her tenure at CORA, she spearheaded initiatives that increased fundraising revenue by 250% and expanded donor support by 50%. Rebecca is known for her creative approach to donor engagement, digital and traditional media strategies, and rebranding efforts that elevate CORA’s visibility. Her expertise lies in leveraging partnerships and technology to ensure program sustainability and community impact.

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June 21, 2025

Posted by | Jun 21, 2025 |

The legendary UNC President William Friday died IN 2012. In this program Friday reviewed 40 years of his hosting UNC-TV’s North Carolina People and he talks about some of the “unsung North Carolina heroes” who appeared on his program.

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On the Porch: Steve Rao – Asian-American Leader

On the Porch: Steve Rao – Asian-American Leader

Posted by | Jun 15, 2025 |

This Week:

Steve Sandeep Rao, a native of Charleston WV, Steve serves as an At Large Council Member for the Town of Morrisville and served as Mayor Pro Tem from 2015-2017. He served as a Senior Business Development Executive at Alphanumeric Systems, a global tech company headquartered in Raleigh from January 2011 to May 2020 and now serves as Of Counsel and Adviser to State Federal Strategies, where he advises Technology Companies on State and Local Government Business Development Strategy. Council Member Rao is the longest serving Asian-American elected official in NC

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