Chatham County Roundup Archives

Chatham County Roundup: Randy Voller of “On The Porch”

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 26, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Former Pittsboro Mayor, real estate developer, and “On the Porch” host Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 26. He discussed trends in real estate across Chatham and Orange Counties. He also discussed the latest budget news from Chatham County, some recent controversies in the county, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard on Budget, Pipeline, and Fearrington Preserve

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 19, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 20, discussing county news and events. She recapped the county’s recent budget budget recommendation, with specific discussion of school funding. She also previewed an upcoming budget meeting in Siler City. She also discussed the county’s decision to keep the Fearrington Preserve conversation going through July to continue to get community feedback. She discussed opposition to a proposed pipeline, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Town Budget, Another Public Space Award, and Flock Cameras

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 13, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 12, discussing town news and events. He gave an update on the town budget, discussed the cancellation of the town’s Flock camera contract, and celebrated the town picking up another statewide ward for its public space improvements downtown.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioners Amanda Robertson on County Budget

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 5, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Amanda Robertson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. She discussed the county budget recommendation, which does not include a tax increase. She discussed other highlights of the proposal, including a discrepancy in the request from Chatham County Schools, and more. She also discussed a proposed natural gas pipeline through the rural part of the county, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Park Improvements and More

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

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 28, discussing town news and events. He discussed several parks and rec updates, including some upgrades coming to Knight Farm Park. He talked about a ribbon cutting for Chatham Park Way, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 21, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 21, discussing county news and events. She recapped a busy day of meetings for the county commissioners which included a discussion about the use of Flock license-plate cameras in Chatham County, as well as a presentation on the latest plans to redevelop county-owned properties in downtown Pittsboro, with county offices moving to new locations. They also held a public hearing on the proposed Fearrington Preserve, a mixed-use development off Andrews Store Road north of Pittsboro that would include 630 for-sale residential units, and more.

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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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