Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

More Chatham County residents are using electric vehicles.  As a result, the county developed a new mapping tool in October to help residents quickly and accurately locate charging stations in the area. 

Reporter Ben Rappaport of the Chatham News + Record speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, June 28, for the Chatham County Roundup. He shares details on the latest stories he's been covering for the paper, including an abortion rights rally, a development panel and recent tragedies for the Northwood High community.

The Chatham County government recently joined Orange County and the Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough in passing a nondiscrimination ordinance. This expands the Chatham County Code of Ordinances to prohibit discrimination in places of public accommodations and in employment.

The road that would bring a Publix to Chatham County may have hit a dead end. A proposal that could result in a Publix-anchored development coming to an approximately 27-acre property on 15-501 between Pittsboro and Chapel Hill failed a vote on Tuesday night. The Chatham County Planning Board voted 10-0 to recommend denial of […]

The debate over a new grocery story coming to northern Chatham County will continue Monday night. As part of a packed agenda, Chatham County Commissioners are set to hold a public hearing on a request to rezone an approximately 27-acre property to bring a development anchored by a grocery store. The property is currently zoned […]

With the rising concern of the dangers associated with fracking, many North Carolinians are deeply uncertain about what lies ahead for the state relying on the questionable method of obtaining fuel and energy.

It’s official! Walmart is coming to town! Well, not our town, but Chatham County, just over the line. And to the victor go all the spoils. Walmart has announced it will build a huge 148,500 square foot store on the 15-501 commercial corridor near Smith Level Road and hire 300 employees. Walmart cash registers will […]

Inside Climate News North Carolina Reporter Lisa Sorg spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 30. She discussed some of her recent reporting, which includes analysis of tax break's received by data mining facilities, including Duke Energy. She also discussed some upcoming reporting on a pipeline being planned across Chatham County, and more.

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 28, discussing town news and events. He discussed several parks and rec updates, including some upgrades coming to Knight Farm Park. He talked about a ribbon cutting for Chatham Park Way, and more.

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 21, discussing county news and events.  She recapped a busy day of meetings for the county commissioners which included a discussion about the use of Flock license-plate cameras in Chatham County, as well as a presentation on the latest plans to redevelop county-owned properties in downtown Pittsboro, with county offices moving to new locations. They also held a public hearing on the proposed Fearrington Preserve, a mixed-use development off Andrews Store Road north of Pittsboro that would include 630 for-sale residential units, and more.