Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor-Elect Kyle Shipp

Pittsboro Town Commissioner and Mayor Elect Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 8. He discussed the results of yesterday’s election, what it is like being Mayor-Elect, and more. He also talked about upcoming events in the community including Veteran’s Day. He also shared news of a new restaurant opening in Pittsboro, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 7. She discussed a presentation made at the most recent commissioners meeting on the county’s seven year capital improvement, outlining some of the major anticipated expenditures in the next several years. She also talked about the latest on Wolf Speed coming to Siler City, previewed today’s elections, and more. 

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry

Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 24. She discussed some closed sessions of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners as they discussed possible litigation surrounding the town’s water quality. She also discussed this weekend’s Pittsboro Street Fair, a future community event space coming to downtown, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Former Pittsboro Mayor and “On The Porch” Host Randy Voller

Former Pittsboro Mayor and Host of “On the Porch,” Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 18. He discussed the upcoming elections in Pittsboro, Siler City, and Goldston. He also discussed real estate trends in Chatham and Orange Counties, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioners Karen Howard

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 8. She discussed the details of the recently passed Moncure Small Area Plan in preparation for development surrounding the VinFast site. She also talked about other business from the board of commissioners meeting, early voting in Chatham County, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry

Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 10. She discussed the recent annexation of land for the North Chatham Park Village. She also discussed early voting in Chatham County, the recently approved social district in downtown, and some new business coming to Pittsboro.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioner Karen Howard

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 19th. She discussed a plan to redistrict the county commissioners for future elections. She also discussed the distribution of ARPA funds. She concluded by previewing the Chatham County Fair, one of the last remaining black organized fairs in the nation. 

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