Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, November 16 to discuss several events around the area. Howard shares details on the recent Board of Commissioners meeting and CIP work session. She also shares thoughts about the latest water contamination for Pittsboro and the close of Chatham 250 celebrations.

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