Chatham County Roundup Archives

Chatham County Roundup: Former Pittsboro Mayor and Host of “On The Porch” Randy Voller

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 12, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

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: Ben Rappaport of the Chatham News + Record

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 28, 2022 | Chatham County Roundup, Chatham County Roundup

Reporter Ben Rappaport of the Chatham News + Record speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, June 28, for the Chatham County Roundup. He shares details on the latest stories he’s been covering for the paper, including an abortion rights rally, a development panel and recent tragedies for the Northwood High community.

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Chatham County Roundup: Ben Rappaport with the Chatham News + Record

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 31, 2022 | Chatham County Roundup, Chatham County Roundup

For this week’s Chatham County Roundup, 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell is joined by Chatham News + Record reporter Ben Rappaport. Rappaport shares details on some of the latest topics around the schools community, including safety measures, LGBTQ inclusivity and walk-out demonstrations.

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Pittsboro: Budget, Water, and Developments

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 24, 2022 | Chatham County Roundup, Chatham County Roundup

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey spoke with Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry on Tuesday, May 24th. She discussed the town’s budget, wastewater and drinking water, and development news.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 18, 2022 | Chatham County Roundup, Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, May 17th. She discussed Chatham County elections, recent budget hearings, and last Saturday’s lynching memorial remembrance.

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Chatham County Roundup: Randy Voller of Chatham County Line

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 10, 2022 | Chatham County Roundup, Chatham County Roundup

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 3, 2022 | Chatham County Roundup, Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, May 2. She details themes of the draft budget commissioners received on Monday and will be deliberating in coming weeks. Howard also shares highlights from a recent Chamber of Commerce briefing on local development.

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Chatham County Roundup: Ben Rappaport and Victoria Johnson

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 26, 2022 | Chatham County Roundup, Chatham County Roundup

Ben Rappaport and Victoria Johnson of the Chatham News + Record join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup! Rappaport shares information on a recent groundbreaking in Pittsboro, while Johnson previews the paper’s latest print edition of La Voz de Chatham.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 19, 2022 | Chatham County Roundup, Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup! She discusses a brief commissioners meeting, as well as the latest updates on an incentives package for VinFast.