Chatham County Roundup: Ben Rappaport and Victoria Johnson

This week's Chatham County Roundup features Victoria Johnson, a reporter for the Chatham News + Record's La Voz de Chatham project! She speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell about the new upcoming print edition of La Voz, as well as some recent stories, like a Hispanic Heritage Fiesta being postponed again.

As the school year finishes for most of our local school districts, education reporter Hannah McClellan with the Chatham News + Record joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell for this week's Chatham County Roundup. McClellan shares details on how the Chatham County Public Schools district is reflecting on the academic year and looking ahead to the next. Plus: how is CCS providing services to its Hispanic students and parents?

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.

Former Pittsboro Mayor and Host of "On The Porch" Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 24. He discussed recent trends in the Chatham and Orange County real estate markets, with a specific focus on what inventory is available on the affordable end of the market. He also discussed news and events around Pittsboro and more.

One of the oldest newspapers in North Carolina and an award-winning voice in Chatham County is changing ownership, as the Chatham News + Record announced its sale to North State Media on Monday. The paper shared the acquisition as part-owner Bill Horner III also announced his immediate departure from the publisher and editor role. Horner […]

April is a busy time for local governments, as they work to finalize and approve budget plans for the upcoming fiscal year. In a growing community like Chatham County, it can be even busier based on ongoing and future projects. Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey for […]

Chatham News + Record Editor and Publisher Bill Horner spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 1st.  He discussed the jobs outlook in Chatham County, Chatham County School's One Chatham initiative, and more.

Publisher and Editor of the Chatham News + Record Bill Horner spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 28th.  He discussed the top stories in Chatham County for 2022.

For this week's Chatham County Roundup, 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell is joined by Chatham News + Record reporter Ben Rappaport. Rappaport shares details on some of the latest topics around the schools community, including safety measures, LGBTQ inclusivity and walk-out demonstrations.

Ben Rappaport and Victoria Johnson of the Chatham News + Record join 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell for this week's Chatham County Roundup! Rappaport shares information on a recent groundbreaking in Pittsboro, while Johnson previews the paper's latest print edition of La Voz de Chatham.