Chatham County Roundup Archives

Chatham County Roundup: Mike Zelek and Alec Higgins of the Public Health Department

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 29, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Public Health Department Director Mike Zelek and Population Health Data Scientist Alec Higgins join 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, July 29.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Chatham County Roundup: Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 22, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 22, discussing county news and events. She discussed her participation in the National Association of Counties conference last week. She also gave highlights of the most recent meeting Chatham County Board of Commissioners, including a streamlining of boards and committees, the results of a community health assessment, a proclamation honoring Drake Powell, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Storm Recovery, Land Purchases

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 15, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 16, discussing town news and events. He talked about the damage caused by Tropical Depression Chantal, and a new website the town set up to gather resources for residents who need it. He also discussed a couple of recent land purchases approved by the Town Board, including one near downtown for a new Town Hall, and one near Pittsboro Elementary School that will expand McClanahan Street Park, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on the Disney Development, ABC Store Opens

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 24, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 24, discussing town news and events. He talked about cooling centers being activated with the extreme temperatures this week. He also gave us the latest on Disney’s Asteria development. He talked about the ribbon cutting at a new ABC Store in town, the master planning for a new park, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioners Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 17, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 18. She discussed the passage of the budget for Chatham County, including what she is most proud of in the budget. She discussed the latest on Wolfspeed as that company cuts positions as part of a Chapter 11 restructuring. She also talked about new “Welcome to Chatham County” signs that will be put on 15-501, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Chatham County Roundup: Former Pittsboro Mayor and ‘On The Porch’ Host Randy Voller

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 11, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Randy Voller — a realtor and former mayor of Pittsboro — joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 11 for the “Chatham County Roundup.”

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp Talks Budget, Parks, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 10, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 10, discussing town news and events. He talked about the passage of the town’s budget, including highlights. He also discussed the town’s athletic facilities and parks priorities, including over 70 acres the town received from a developer to create a park near The Plant that would include a greenway connecting to downtown. He also gave updates on some other development projects around town and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard Talks Budget and More

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

Chair of the Chatham Count Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 3, discussing county news and events. Karen was on the phone from Medellin, Columbia, for vacation. She talked about the beauty of the city and its waterfalls and restaurants. She discussed the latest on the county’s proposed budget, which the commissioners expect to pass at their next meeting. She also discussed the origin of an interlocal agreement with Pittsboro which cedes some former downtown county property to the town. She talked about a recent federal sustainability grant the county received, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Chatham County Roundup: Chamber President and CEO Rebecca Dickenson

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 28, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rebecca Dickenson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday May 28. She discussed her first eight weeks in the new role, her background working with the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro, the challenges and opportunities of how large Chatham County is, and more. She also discussed the Chamber moving to a new location, an upcoming Chatham Count bus tour, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 27, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 27, discussing town news and events. He talked about a new ABC store opening on the North end of town; news signs directing 15-501 traffic around downtown; the water merger with Sanford is about to get more literal, as a 36 inch forcemain all the way to Sanford is set to begin construction in July, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Chatham County Roundup

On Air Now: 97.9 FM