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

Posted by | Aug 15, 2023 |

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August, 15th. She discussed the upcoming agenda for the Chatham County Commissioners, including a focus on the small area plan for Moncure in preparation for the construction of the VinFast plant. She also discussed the upcoming start of the school year, and the aftermath of the sale of the Chatham News + Record newspaper.

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Chatham County Roundup: Haw Riverkeeper Emily Sutton of the Haw River Assembly

Posted by | Aug 2, 2023 |

Haw River Assembly Riverkeeper Emily Sutton joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 2nd. She discussed a recently finalized settlement between the Haw River Assembly and the City of Burlington negotiated by the Southern Environmental Law Center. She discussed the history of the litigation that led to the agreement, what is included in the agreement, what will come next for the Haw River Assembly, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by | Aug 1, 2023 |

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 1st. She discussed the reopening of CORA’s food pantry last week. She also discussed the groundbreaking of the VinFast factory near Moncure last week. She also discussed county implications of the Pittsboro / Sanford water merger.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry

Posted by | Jul 25, 2023 |

Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 25th. She discussed the town board of commissioners Monday night vote to move forward with a utilities merger with the City of Sanford. She also discussed the demolition of a property near downtown Pittsboro, and long term plans for the downtown.

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

Posted by | Jul 18, 2023 |

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 18th. She discussed highlights from the Chatham County Board of Commissioners meetings on Monday, July 17th. She discussed an update from the Chatham Health Alliance. She also discussed a presentation from town staff for what it takes for an unincorporated area to incorporate into a town.

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Chatham County Roundup: Haw Riverkeeper Emily Sutton of the Haw River Assembly

Posted by | Jul 5, 2023 |

Haw River Assembly Riverkeeper Emily Sutton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 5th. She discussed the history of the organization, as well as the work they do on a day to day basis. She also discussed a recent law passed in Raleigh that makes the Haw River Trail a state trail, opening up funding and access. 

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Town Commissioner Kyle Shipp

Posted by | Jun 27, 2023 |

Pittsboro  Town Commissioner Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 27th. He discussed the town’s proposed water and wastewater systems merge with the town of Sanford. He discussed the results of Monday night’s public hearing on the topic, as well as timelines for the project. He also discussed his decision to run for mayor of Pittsboro this fall.

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