Chatham County Roundup Archives

Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Katie Kenlan

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 21, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham Count Commissioner Katie Kenlan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey in studio on Tuesday, October 21, discussing county news and events. She talked about the most recent commissioners meeting, which included budget updates, Tropical Depression Chantal recovery, and a discussion around a long-proposed housing development off Jack Bennet Road. She also further discussed development plans around some downtown Pittsboro properties that the board is working with the Pittsboro board to develop, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp In Studio

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 14, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey in studio on Tuesday, October 14 discussing town news and events. He discussed a rezoning proposal on Park Road that was denied by the board after many community members chimed in. He also gave updates on the Chatham Park South Village Small Area Plan, the Reeves Farm development, and more. He also previewed upcoming events in town, including the Pittsboro Street Fair, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: “On The Porch” Host Randy Voller on Real Estate, Election, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 8, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Former Pittsboro Mayor, “On The Porch” Host and Chatham County Line Publisher Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 10. He discussed recent real estate trends in Orange and Chatham Counties. He also gave a quick preview of the upcoming local election in Chatham County, running through all eight candidates for Pittsboro Board of Commissioners and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham Chambre CEO Rebecca Dickinson

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 8, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rebecca Dickinson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 8. She discussed the recent State of Chatham event, in which Aaron Nelson from Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro helped present data about Chatham County, focusing on housing, schools, and more. She also previewed other upcoming chamber events and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 7, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 7, discussing county news and events. She discussed a recent meeting with the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, including a more detailed plan for what to do with jointly owned downtown properties that they would like to develop. She also talked about the recent “State of Chatham” event held by the Chatham County Chamber of Commerce, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Katie Kenlan

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 30, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Katie Kenlan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 30. She discussed a pair of recent meetings the county commissioners held. The first was a joint meeting with the Siler City Board of Commissioners. The second was a joint meeting with the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners. She discussed the takeaways from both meetings, as well as the similarities and differences in the needs of those two towns. She also discussed upcoming community events and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Town of Pittsboro Communications Director Colby Sawyer

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 23, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Town of Pittsboro Communications Director Colby Sawyer spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 25, discussing town news and events. He previewed an upcoming joint meeting between the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners and the Chatham County Board of Commissioners. He discussed the town planning board tabling discussion of the Chatham Park South Village Small Area Plan, and when the next planning board meeting is scheduled. He discussed a recent ribbon cutting for the town’s new skate park, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the Commissioners Karen Howard

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

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 16, discussing county news and events. She shared details of a presentation from the United Way about their role in addressing housing affordability in Chatham County. She also discussed highlights from the recent board of commissioners meeting, including discussion of early childhood programs in the county and more. She also previewed this weekend’s Chatham County Agricultural and Industrial Fair, which will be the 75th in the fair’s history. She shared memories of taking her kids to the fair, and the importance it has for the Chatham community. She noted some of the fairs highlights, including the food, rides, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 9, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 9, discussing town news and events. He discussed the most recent meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, which included a staff update on the Small Area Plan for Chatham Park’s South Village. He also discussed the results of a feasibility study for the new Town Hall, gave a local business update, previewed a ribbon cutting for the new skate park, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 3, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Former Pittsboro Mayor and host of “On The Porch” on 97.9 The Hill Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 3. He discussed real estate trends in Chatham and Orange Counties over the last few months. He also talked about some news and developments in Pittsboro and Chatham County, and more.

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