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

Perhaps no singular event influenced the Orange County community's experience in 2025 more than Tropical Storm Chantal's floods in July.

Gov. Josh Stein’s office shared the French manufacturing company CITEL is planning on relocating its U.S. business to Hillsborough and will invest $12.5 million in the project.

This Week: Adam Edelen is a dynamic leader with a demonstrated record of success in both the private and public sectors. As founder and CEO of Edelen Renewables, he has garnered significant attention for forming partnerships to pioneer coal-to-solar projects and other green energy developments in struggling energy communities. His firm’s unique Social Impact Solar® approach reflects a deep commitment to economic revitalization and environmental sustainability.

This month, David Putnam and Sarah Potter, tell the story of economic development and their work to support and create a vibrant business community – so that Chapel Hill can thrive now and in the future.

Chapel Hill Tire, a trusted name in automotive care across the Triangle, is excited to announce the grand opening of its 12th location at 5588 Highgate Rd, Durham, NC. This new store marks another milestone in Chapel Hill Tire’s commitment to providing exceptional auto care and fostering a positive, service-driven experience for customers and employees alike.

The Orange County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $2.9 million tax incentives deal for Morinaga America Foods on Tuesday.

After pulling out of its plans to build in Efland in 2021, Bucee's received approval from Mebane to build its first North Carolina location.

Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper described on Wednesday jobs announcements, an emerging clean energy sector and his ability to block “culture-war, business-killing” laws on social issues from the General Assembly among his administration’s accomplishments during 2022. There could be little room for error in his dealings with the legislature […]

Dwight Bassett, Economic Development Director for Chapel Hill, substituted in for Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger this week. He spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, May 9th. This is a transcript of his discussion of the development of the innovations hub and more. Listen to the full interview here. Brighton McConnell: I’m […]

Publisher and Editor of the Chatham News + Record Bill Horner III joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell to share details of the VinFast announcement made for Chatham County on Tuesday, March 29.