Chatham County Roundup Archives - Page 3 of 32

Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Katie Kenlan

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 30, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Katie Kenlan spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 30. She discussed a pair of recent meetings the county commissioners held. The first was a joint meeting with the Siler City Board of Commissioners. The second was a joint meeting with the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners. She discussed the takeaways from both meetings, as well as the similarities and differences in the needs of those two towns. She also discussed upcoming community events and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Town of Pittsboro Communications Director Colby Sawyer

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 23, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Town of Pittsboro Communications Director Colby Sawyer spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 25, discussing town news and events. He previewed an upcoming joint meeting between the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners and the Chatham County Board of Commissioners. He discussed the town planning board tabling discussion of the Chatham Park South Village Small Area Plan, and when the next planning board meeting is scheduled. He discussed a recent ribbon cutting for the town’s new skate park, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the Commissioners Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 16, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 16, discussing county news and events. She shared details of a presentation from the United Way about their role in addressing housing affordability in Chatham County. She also discussed highlights from the recent board of commissioners meeting, including discussion of early childhood programs in the county and more. She also previewed this weekend’s Chatham County Agricultural and Industrial Fair, which will be the 75th in the fair’s history. She shared memories of taking her kids to the fair, and the importance it has for the Chatham community. She noted some of the fairs highlights, including the food, rides, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 9, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 9, discussing town news and events. He discussed the most recent meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, which included a staff update on the Small Area Plan for Chatham Park’s South Village. He also discussed the results of a feasibility study for the new Town Hall, gave a local business update, previewed a ribbon cutting for the new skate park, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller

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

Former Pittsboro Mayor and host of “On The Porch” on 97.9 The Hill Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 3. He discussed real estate trends in Chatham and Orange Counties over the last few months. He also talked about some news and developments in Pittsboro and Chatham County, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 2, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 2, discussing county news and events. She discussed the board of elections office moving to a new location, a new online information hub for the county, the upcoming 75th Annual Chatham County Fair and it’s historical significance, the county’s tax relief program as property tax bills go out, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Amanda Robertson

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 19, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Amanda Robertson speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 19.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 12, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 12, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recent passage of truck prohibition on Hillsboro St. and Sandford Rd., as the 15-501 truck route now diverts vehicles with more than three axles around downtown. He also talked about some policy updates, position changes, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioners Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 5, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 5, discussing count news and events. She discussed some recent fatal accidents on Harris Lake and Jordan Lake in Chatham County, and how the recreation that comes with having large bodies of water also comes with risk, and extra investment and preparedness from the county. She also discussed a plan to update the inventory of natural spaces in Chatham County as the county looks to preserve more of those areas during continued development of the county. She talked about an upcoming county climate retreat and further community conversations around what land should be preserved, and more.