Chatham County Roundup Archives

Chatham County Roundup: CORA’s Rebecca Hankins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 24, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Development and Communications Director for CORA Rebecca Hankins spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 24th. She discussed the summer SNACK program that provides groceries to families in need over the summer months. She also discussed the upcoming reopening of their on-site shopping facility.

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Chatham County Roundup: New Chatham News+Record Editor Matt Mercer

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 17, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

New editor of the Chatham News + Record Newspaper Matt Mercer spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 17th. He discussed what comes next for for the Chatham News + Record, what he sees as the biggest issues facing Chatham County, and what the North State Journal’s long-term pans for the Chatham News + Record are. He also talked about some upcoming stories being covered in the next edition of the paper.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 16, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 16th. She discussed upcoming budget work sessions, some key elements of the budget, and a new proposed position to coordinate trails along the Haw River. She also discussed the importance of the community engaging with the budget process.

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Chatham County Roundup – Publisher of Chatham County Line Randy Voller

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 10, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Publisher of the Chatham County Line newspaper Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 10th.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 9, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 9th. She discussed the town’s development of a climate action plan. The town has asked the Triangle J Group incorporate a climate action plan in the town’s developing strategic plan. She also discussed the possibility of having a social district in downtown Pittsboro, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: News + Record Reporter Taylor Heeden

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 3, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham News + Record Reporter Taylor Heeded spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, May 3rd. She discussed news from Siler City, including available grants for the preservation of historic downtown, and this weekend’s upcoming Spring Chicken Festival. She also talked about some featured stories from the paper, including Chatham County students winning an national coding competition, and local reaction to the proposed trans-gender sports bill in the General Assembly.

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Chatham County Roundup: Moncure Area Plan, County Budget, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 2, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 2nd. She discussed the Moncure Area Plan, and how the public can offer their input at the county prepares for the VinFast Plant coming to the area in the next few years. She also discussed the county budget and a series of public feedback sessions leading up to the finalization of the budget. She concluded with a look at several upcoming community events.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham News + Record Reporter Ben Rappaport

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 26, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham News and Record Reporter Ben Rappaport spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 26th. He discussed developments with Central Carolina Community College as they attempt to ramp up work force education for VinFast and Wolf Speed. He also discussed potential local impacts of the “School Choice” bills in the General Assembly that would funnel public education funds away from public schools toward charter schools. He also previewed some upcoming work.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 25, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 25th. She discussed recent meetings of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, including the declaration of Dr. Frank Russell Day on April 24th. She also discussed several ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new businesses around Pittsboro, and the unique economy of The Plant. She also talked about the new system development fee decided on a few weeks ago. She also discussed the numerous open seats coming up in Pittsboro town government, including the mayor’s seat.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham County Line Publisher Randy Voller

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 12, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Former Pittsboro Mayor and publisher of the Chatham County Line newspaper Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 12th. He discussed trends in real estate in Orange and Chatham Counties, talked about system development fees, and other news events in the Pittsboro area.

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