Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup! She shares her thoughts and initial reactions to the county being selected as the site for VinFast’s manufacturing center and the impacts it will have. Plus: Howard shares highlights from Monday’s board meeting and other upcoming events in Chatham County.
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