Chatham County Roundup Archives

Chatham County Roundup: Haw River Assembly Executive Director Emily Sutton

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 7, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Haw River Assembly Executive Director and Keeper of the Haw Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 7. She discussed a meeting of the state’s Environmental Management Commission, which is making decisions on how the state will regulate PFAS and other pollutants. She also talked about the recently released “State of the Haw” report and an upcoming community meeting unpacking some of that data, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 6, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 6, discussing county news and events. She checked in after day one of the commissioners three-day budget retreat, sharing some procedural discussions for this iteration of the board. She also detailed some of the specific budget conversations, previewed the next couple of days discussions, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 16, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 16. She discussed the most recent meeting of the county commissioners, which included county employee Brenton Hart being named employee of the year. She also discussed the retirement of Emergency Management Director Steve Newton, and a reorganization of that department. She also discussed the reorganization of the board, which saw election of a new board chair and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: NC Public Health Pathways with Chatham Co. Public Health

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 5, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Practice Director and NC Public Health Pathways Lead for the NC Institute of Public Health Meghan Lassiter, Pathways Program Manager for the NC Institute of Public Health Alexa Katon, and Communications Strategist for the Chatham County Public Health Department Kyle Chambers spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 3. They discussed the NC Public Health Pathways Program, which looks to connect the Gillings School of Public Health at UNC closer to health departments in the region.

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Chatham County Roundup: Karen Howard on Pittsboro’s Future and Supporting Immigrants

Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 2, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard discusses the future of downtown Pittsboro and the importance of supporting local immigrants.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro’s Communications Specialist Caitlin Murphy

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 26, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

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Chatham County Roundup: “On the Porch” Host Randy Voller with Real Estate and Community Updates

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 19, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

“On the Porch” host and former Pittsboro mayor Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 19. He discussed real estate trends in Chatham and Orange Counties. He also talked about recent news around the community, including the passage of the Chatham Park South Village Small Area Plan and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioners Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 18, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 18. She discussed the State of the County, after delivering that address at the board of commissioners meeting last night. She outlined Chatham’s economy, education, growth, and more. She also discussed the county’s Capital Improvement Plan, upcoming county events, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Elaina Young and Samantha Owusu on New Health Services in Siler City

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 12, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup, Sponsored

97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell speaks with Elaina Young and Samantha Owusu of the Chatham County Public Health Department on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

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Pittsboro: Chatham Park South Village, Reeves Farm, Climate Action

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 11, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

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.

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