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

Posted by | May 25, 2021 | ,

Chatham News + Record Lars Dolder joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup, bringing updates on several stories. Dolder sheds light on a new edition in his water infrastructure series, as well as how the budget season is shaping up for several Chatham County local governments. Plus, he revisits a story on research deeming gerrymandering in North Carolina to be the worst in the country.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by | May 18, 2021 | ,

97.9 The Hill’s Elle Kehres was joined by Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard for this week’s Chatham County Roundup! This time, Karen shares her thoughts on lifted mask mandates. Also: an update on vaccination rates in the county, efforts to get more students vaccinated and the latest on Chatham’s 2021-2022 budget discussions.

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Chatham County Roundup: Victoria Johnson of the Chatham News + Record

Posted by | May 11, 2021 | ,

Victoria Johnson, the chief reporter for the La Voz de Chatham at the Chatham News + Record, speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup! She shares the success of La Voz’s first print edition, which saw 2,500 copies distributed throughout Chatham County, as well as some recent stories she’s been covering in the Latinx community.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by | May 4, 2021 | ,

This week on the Chatham County Roundup, County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share some updates from the community! She details the budget presentation given to the commissioners Monday night, as well as how community members can let their thoughts be heard. Plus: how Chatham County residents can get involved in a time capsule project!

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

Posted by | Apr 27, 2021 | ,

Victor Hensley, the sports editor for the Chatham News + Record, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup! He shares updates on a busy period for spring sports, made even busier with some sports having their schedules altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hensley also shares updates on how the coronavirus indirectly led to players becoming academically ineligible and a story about the community rallying behind a local high school football player in need.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by | Apr 20, 2021 | ,

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup and shares discussions from the recent board meeting on water services. Plus: updates on vaccination efforts, Founding Day celebrations and the beginning of CLYDEfest!

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

Posted by | Apr 13, 2021 | ,

Bill Horner III, the publisher and editor of the Chatham News + Record, joins 97.9 The Hill for this week’s Chatham County Roundup! He shares details on a recent story about property revaluation across the community and what this means for land owners. Horner also shares details on the upcoming first print edition of La Voz de Chatham and other projects the newspaper is launching soon.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by | Apr 6, 2021 | ,

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share details on the county government opening some facilities back to the public and the advancement of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility. Plus: Chatham County prepares for its Founding Day celebration on Saturday!

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

Posted by | Mar 30, 2021 | ,

Lars Dolder of the Chatham News + Record joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup. He shares updates from his recent series examining wastewater and sewer infrastructure, as well as reporting on the SoCo development in Pittsboro and his new column.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by | Mar 23, 2021 | ,

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s edition of Chatham County Roundup! Howard discusses the newest capacity limits in North Carolina, local changes to in-person education and the county’s preparation for its Founding Day celebration.

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