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Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Roundup: Lars Dolder of the Chatham News + Record

This week on the Chatham County Roundup, Chatham News + Record reporter Lars Dolder joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. He details the recent approval of non discrimination ordinances by the county government, as well as reporting on the latest news around the Chatham Park development and Pittsboro’s water quality.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on this week’s edition of the Chatham County Roundup. She shares details on an incoming indoor mask mandate for Chatham County, similar to Orange and Durham, in the wake of increased COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Plus: Howard discusses an upcoming commissioners conference and some big agenda items for Monday’s board meeting.

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Chatham County Roundup: Victor Hensley of the Chatham News + Record

With high school sports seasons just around the corner, the Chatham News + Record’s sports editor Victor Hensley joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on the air. He discusses the NCHSAA and recent discussions around its future, plus a feature on a local soccer program and news on the brand new Seaford High School.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, July 27. She shares details on the local government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic as the delta variant increases its spread in North Carolina. Plus, a new way to celebrate Chatham’s 250th anniversary: an apple tree!

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Chatham County Roundup: Hannah McClellan of the Chatham News + Record

Hannah McClellan, an education reporter for the Chatham News + Record, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for the Chatham County Roundup on Tuesday, July 20. She shares highlights from the recent school board meeting, discussions about how race and history is taught, and a new newsletter for Chatham parents.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on this week’s Chatham County Roundup to discuss some recent events around the local government. She shares thoughts on the recent drinking water scare in Pittsboro and how it reflects need for stronger action from the state government. Plus: Chatham hits the 50 percent mark of COVID-19 vaccinations and continues celebrating Chatham 250.

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Chatham County Roundup: Bill Horner III of the Chatham News + Record

Following a busy week in Chatham County, Publisher and Editor of the Chatham News + Record Bill Horner III joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. He discusses a recent Q+A with Chatham County Health Director Mike Zelek and Chatham Hospital’s Dr. Andy Hannapel about COVID-19 vaccinations. Plus: updates on the latest print edition of La Voz de Chatham and this year’s Chatham Life magazine!

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Chatham County Roundup: Lars Dolder of the Chatham News + Record

Lars Dolder of the Chatham News + Record joins 97.9 The Hill for this week’s edition of the Chatham County Roundup! Dolder shares updates on the new budget for the Siler City government, as well as his business column and his recent deep-dive into incentives for attracting businesses to Chatham.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup. She brings updates on some things returning to normal at commissioner meetings next week, as well as efforts to continue vaccinating residents against COVID-19. Plus: several Juneteenth and Chatham 250 events are coming up!

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