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

To reflect on the year, Chapelboro.com is re-publishing some of the top stories that impacted and defined our community’s experience in 2021. These stories and topics affected Chapel Hill, Carrboro and the rest of our region. Saying the presence of COVID-19 vaccines shaped our local experience this year is a vast understatement of their importance […]

County Commissioner Karen Howard calls in to 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell for this week's Chatham County Roundup. She discusses the recent announcement of Dr. Mandy Cohen stepping away from the state government, as well as the county government's efforts to keep up COVID-19 vaccinations. Plus: Howard shares details on upcoming Board of County Commissioner meetings, holiday events and a website update!

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, July 27. She shares details on the local government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic as the delta variant increases its spread in North Carolina. Plus, a new way to celebrate Chatham's 250th anniversary: an apple tree!

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on this week's Chatham County Roundup to discuss some recent events around the local government. She shares thoughts on the recent drinking water scare in Pittsboro and how it reflects need for stronger action from the state government. Plus: Chatham hits the 50 percent mark of COVID-19 vaccinations and continues celebrating Chatham 250.

As vaccination efforts continue to build across North Carolina, Chatham County’s Public Health Department recently announced a partnership to better expand its reach. The county department shared StarMed HealthCare, a health care system based in Charlotte, will take over operations for the mass vaccination clinics held at the county’s Agriculture and Conference Center in Pittsboro. After […]

Join Brighton McConnell every Tuesday afternoon for Chatham County Roundup, a recurring series that shines the spotlight on Chatham County through engaging discussions and interviews with locals, newsmakers, officials and more. Lars Dolder of the Chatham News + Record joined this week’s edition of Chatham County Roundup on 97.9 The Hill to share details on […]

Evi Bonilla, Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program Coordinator for Chatham County Public Health Department, spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 21. She discussed Breast Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of screening for women over 40. She also discussed ways to reduce barriers to screening for folks in Chatham County, and more.

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 20, discussing county news and events. She spoke about a recent conference of state county commissioners to set legislative priorities and how that process works. She also talked about recent meetings of the County Commissioners, which included budget discussions, and more.

This week in local government: affordable housing proposals on Rogers Road and Old Lystra Road, and a public hearing on Chapel Hill's LUMO.

Early voting for North Carolina's general election is underway through Saturday, October 31. Here is what you need to know to cast your vote.