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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp On Chatham Park South Village

Posted by | Oct 13, 2026 | ,

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 13, discussing town news and events. He recapped the town board of commissioners meeting this week, which saw discussion of the design plan for Chatham Park’s South Village. He also discussed some recent challenges with Google Fiber contractors, previewed some upcoming town events, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Affordable Housing at Chatham Park and More

Posted by | Jul 15, 2026 |

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 14, discussing town news and events. They talked about the recent mid-July town meeting including some Parks and Rec updates, provided some new info on affordable housing at Chatham Park, and more. 

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

Posted by | Feb 12, 2026 |

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 | Jun 28, 2022 | ,

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 | May 31, 2022 | ,

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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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by | May 18, 2022 | ,

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: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by | May 3, 2022 | ,

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 | Apr 26, 2022 | ,

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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