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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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Chatham County Roundup: News + Record Reporter Ben Rappaport

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 5, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham News + Record reporter Ben Rappaport spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 4th. He discussed some highly achieving Chatham County students, how the school district is dealing with the end of emergency COVID funding, and much more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 4, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 4th. She discussed the process of aligning the county budget with priorities they set in a recent retreat, plan for growth, and being competitive with neighboring communities. Getting input for the community as the county continues to develop the County Farmland Preservation Plan. Update on the Moncure Area Plan, and Chatham County represented at Biden’s visit to North Carolina.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham News + Record Reporter Ben Rappaport

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 30, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham News + Record Reporter Ben Rappaport spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 30th. He discussed the latest economic development news from the Moncure Area site, VinFast, and Wolfspeed. He also discussed a recent state-wide Special Olympics competition held at Seaforth High School.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 28, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 28th. She discussed Monday’s meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, a recent trip to Burlington to encourage better communication between the towns, and some upcoming events in the Pittsboro community.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 21, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 21st. She discussed the delays to VinFast’s factory near Moncure, items from last night’s board of commissioners meting, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: News + Record Reporter Ben Rappaport

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 15, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham News + Record reporter Ben Rappaport spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 15th. He discussed the latest education news from Chatham County Schools, and more.

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