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Chatham County Roundup: Budget Update, Nonprofits, VinFast

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

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 7. She discussed the recent meeting of the county commissioners, which saw an update on this year’s budget, and more. She also talked about some upcoming recreation grant opportunities for area non-profits, gave an update on the VinFast plant near Moncure, and more.

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Pocket Park Award Recognition, Downtown Redevelopment and Arbor Day — Chatham County Roundup (Mar. 24, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 24, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Town of Pittsboro Communications Director Caitlin Murphy chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, Mar. 24.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Katie Kenlan

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 17, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Katie Kenlan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 17, discussing county news and events. She talked about recent inclement weather threat that cancelled the commissioners meeting on Monday. She also discussed a recent tour of aging facilities in Chatham County Schools, a recent meeting of counties highlighting the impacts of proposed changes to property tax collection at the state level, a legislative breakfast with county and state elected officials, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro’s Future Town Hall, Hotel Incentives, Lewis Freeman Park

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 10, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 11, discussing town news and events. He was speaking on the phone from New Bern for the North Carolina Main Street conference. He recapped the town board of commissioners meeting from earlier in the week, which included approving a budget and architect for a new town hall facility, updating some incentives for the Hampton Inn, and more. He also recapped the Lewis Freeman Park dedication, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 3, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 3. She discussed a recent meeting with the Chatham County School board to plan for growth in the coming years. She also gave updates on a couple of development projects, looked ahead to some county events, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Communications Director Caitlin Murphy

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 24, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Communications Director Caitlin Murphy spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 24, discussing town news and events. She talked about an upcoming dedication and groundbreaking for Lewis Freeman Park, more context on a recent water main break that Tri-River Water had to respond to, a new medication drop box at the Pittsboro Police Station, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 10, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 27, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recent town board of commissioners meeting, which included several public comments on the town’s use of Flock cameras. He also discussed the rescheduled dedication for Lewis Freeman Park, discussed some upcoming community events, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the Commissioners Amanda Robertson

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 3, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Amanda Robertson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 3, discussing county news and events. She talked about the recent winter weather and the county’s response to that weather. She also discussed a recent addition to the county’s rural preservation buffer. She talked about a recent meeting of the commissioners that saw the public ask for a moratorium on the construction of data centers in the county, how that will actually work legally, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Storm Response and Monks Walking for Peace.

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 28, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 27, discussing town news and events. He discussed the weekend snow and ice event and how it affected Pittsboro. He discussed the plan for another round of winter weather this weekend. He also talked about a downtown park dedication that was delayed by the weather. He discussed a recent procession of monks that passed through Pittsboro on their walk for peace, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard Previews Upcoming Meeting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 20, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 20, discussing county news and events. She previewed this evening’s meeting of the county commissioners, which includes a quarterly budget update and recognizing the Haw River Trail’s 20th anniversary. She also talked about upcoming inclement weather and more.

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