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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.

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Chatham County Roundup: Siler City Mayor Donald A. Mathews

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 30, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Siler City Mayor Donald Mathews joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 30 for the “Chatham County Roundup.”

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Chatham County Roundup: Mike Zelek and Alec Higgins of the Public Health Department

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 29, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Public Health Department Director Mike Zelek and Population Health Data Scientist Alec Higgins join 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, July 29.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 22, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 22, discussing county news and events. She discussed her participation in the National Association of Counties conference last week. She also gave highlights of the most recent meeting Chatham County Board of Commissioners, including a streamlining of boards and committees, the results of a community health assessment, a proclamation honoring Drake Powell, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Storm Recovery, Land Purchases

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 15, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 16, discussing town news and events. He talked about the damage caused by Tropical Depression Chantal, and a new website the town set up to gather resources for residents who need it. He also discussed a couple of recent land purchases approved by the Town Board, including one near downtown for a new Town Hall, and one near Pittsboro Elementary School that will expand McClanahan Street Park, and more.

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