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Chatham County Roundup

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Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. Featuring Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, On The Porch host and real estate expert, Randy Voller, local government officials and other community members, the segment spotlights the latest news from around the region.

 

 

 

Chatham County Roundup: Victor Hensley of the Chatham News + Record

by | Aug 3, 2021

With high school sports seasons just around the corner, the Chatham News + Record’s sports editor Victor Hensley joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on the air. He discusses the NCHSAA and recent discussions around its future, plus a feature on a local soccer program and news on the brand new Seaford High School.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

by | Jul 27, 2021

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!

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Chatham County Roundup: Hannah McClellan of the Chatham News + Record

by | Jul 20, 2021

Hannah McClellan, an education reporter for the Chatham News + Record, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for the Chatham County Roundup on Tuesday, July 20. She shares highlights from the recent school board meeting, discussions about how race and history is taught, and a new newsletter for Chatham parents.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

by | Jul 13, 2021

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.

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

by | Jul 6, 2021

Following a busy week in Chatham County, Publisher and Editor of the Chatham News + Record Bill Horner III joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. He discusses a recent Q+A with Chatham County Health Director Mike Zelek and Chatham Hospital’s Dr. Andy Hannapel about COVID-19 vaccinations. Plus: updates on the latest print edition of La Voz de Chatham and this year’s Chatham Life magazine!

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Chatham County Roundup: Fine-Free Library Services

Chatham County Roundup: Fine-Free Library Services

by | Jul 1, 2021

This week on Chatham County Roundup, join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for a conversation with Chatham County commissioner Karen Howard as they talk about a new pilot program in the Chatham County Public Libraries. 

Chatham County Roundup: Lars Dolder of the Chatham News + Record

by | Jun 22, 2021

Lars Dolder of the Chatham News + Record joins 97.9 The Hill for this week’s edition of the Chatham County Roundup! Dolder shares updates on the new budget for the Siler City government, as well as his business column and his recent deep-dive into incentives for attracting businesses to Chatham.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

by | Jun 15, 2021

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup. She brings updates on some things returning to normal at commissioner meetings next week, as well as efforts to continue vaccinating residents against COVID-19. Plus: several Juneteenth and Chatham 250 events are coming up!

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Chatham County Roundup: Hannah McClellan of the Chatham News+ Record

by | Jun 8, 2021

As the school year finishes for most of our local school districts, education reporter Hannah McClellan with the Chatham News + Record joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup. McClellan shares details on how the Chatham County Public Schools district is reflecting on the academic year and looking ahead to the next. Plus: how is CCS providing services to its Hispanic students and parents?

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

by | Jun 1, 2021

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup! Ahead of a decision on the proposed budget for the next fiscal year, she shares updates on how the county government has made tweaks. Howard also shares thoughts on a shift in resources for the Chatham County Public Health Department and changes for Chatham County Public Schools.

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Chatham County Roundup: Lars Dolder of the Chatham News + Record

by | May 25, 2021

Chatham News + Record Lars Dolder joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup, bringing updates on several stories. Dolder sheds light on a new edition in his water infrastructure series, as well as how the budget season is shaping up for several Chatham County local governments. Plus, he revisits a story on research deeming gerrymandering in North Carolina to be the worst in the country.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard

by | May 18, 2021

97.9 The Hill’s Elle Kehres was joined by Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard for this week’s Chatham County Roundup! This time, Karen shares her thoughts on lifted mask mandates. Also: an update on vaccination rates in the county, efforts to get more students vaccinated and the latest on Chatham’s 2021-2022 budget discussions.

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Chatham County Roundup: Victoria Johnson of the Chatham News + Record

by | May 11, 2021

Victoria Johnson, the chief reporter for the La Voz de Chatham at the Chatham News + Record, speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup! She shares the success of La Voz’s first print edition, which saw 2,500 copies distributed throughout Chatham County, as well as some recent stories she’s been covering in the Latinx community.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard

by | May 4, 2021

This week on the Chatham County Roundup, County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share some updates from the community! She details the budget presentation given to the commissioners Monday night, as well as how community members can let their thoughts be heard. Plus: how Chatham County residents can get involved in a time capsule project!

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Chatham County Roundup: Victor Hensley of the Chatham News + Record

by | Apr 27, 2021

Victor Hensley, the sports editor for the Chatham News + Record, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup! He shares updates on a busy period for spring sports, made even busier with some sports having their schedules altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hensley also shares updates on how the coronavirus indirectly led to players becoming academically ineligible and a story about the community rallying behind a local high school football player in need.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

by | Apr 20, 2021

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup and shares discussions from the recent board meeting on water services. Plus: updates on vaccination efforts, Founding Day celebrations and the beginning of CLYDEfest!

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

by | Apr 13, 2021

Bill Horner III, the publisher and editor of the Chatham News + Record, joins 97.9 The Hill for this week’s Chatham County Roundup! He shares details on a recent story about property revaluation across the community and what this means for land owners. Horner also shares details on the upcoming first print edition of La Voz de Chatham and other projects the newspaper is launching soon.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

by | Apr 6, 2021

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share details on the county government opening some facilities back to the public and the advancement of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility. Plus: Chatham County prepares for its Founding Day celebration on Saturday!

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Chatham County Roundup: Lars Dolder of the Chatham News + Record

by | Mar 30, 2021

Lars Dolder of the Chatham News + Record joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup. He shares updates from his recent series examining wastewater and sewer infrastructure, as well as reporting on the SoCo development in Pittsboro and his new column.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

by | Mar 23, 2021

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s edition of Chatham County Roundup! Howard discusses the newest capacity limits in North Carolina, local changes to in-person education and the county’s preparation for its Founding Day celebration.

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Chatham County Roundup: Lars Dolder of the Chatham News + Record

by | Mar 16, 2021

Chatham News + Record reporter Lars Dolder joins 97.9 The Hill to share his newpaper’s one-year anniversary story of the COVID-19 pandemic, in which it honors the community members lost to the virus. Plus: election season could look a little different this year and a community member aims to join the 2022 U.S. Senate race.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

by | Mar 9, 2021

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s edition of Chatham County Roundup! She shares updates to the county’s vaccination rollout, hybrid learning plan developments and the county’s 250th anniversary celebration.

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Chatham County Roundup: Hannah McClellan of the Chatham News + Record

by | Mar 2, 2021

Hannah McClellan of the Chatham News + Record joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell’s for this week’s Chatham County Roundup. She shares updates on the county’s school systems and their approaches to in-person learning models. Plus: the newspaper earned significant recognition for its community coverage.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Mike Dasher

by | Feb 23, 2021

Chair of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners Mike Dasher speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on this week’s Chatham County Roundup. The two discuss agenda items from the latest board meeting, which included updates on the county’s recent ransomware attack, and ongoing coronavirus vaccination efforts.

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

by | Feb 16, 2021

Publisher and Editor of the Chatham News + Record Bill Horner joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup. Horner details the reporting his newspaper has done on the cyber security breach in the county government and how some residents’ personal information has ended up on the web.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard

by | Feb 9, 2021

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup. She shares details on the upcoming Board of County Commissioners meeting, as well as ongoing vaccination efforts and improvements. Plus: Black History Month events around Chatham and discussions about in-person education.

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Chatham County Roundup: Lars Dolder of the Chatham News + Record

by | Feb 2, 2021

Chatham News + Record reporter Lars Dolder joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss several stories he’s been writing on the community. Mass vaccination events have helped several community members get the latest protection against COVID-19. Plus: a Chatham neighborhood has started a petition that’s gaining support and jury trials in the county have several hurdles because of the pandemic.

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Chatham County Roundup: Inoculation and Education in Chatham

Chatham County Roundup: Inoculation and Education in Chatham

by | Jan 27, 2021

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.  This week on Chatham County Roundup,...

January 26, 2021: Vaccination Clinics and Chatham’s Education

by | Jan 26, 2021

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup. The pair discuss a recent mass vaccination clinic in Chatham, as well as the Board of Commissioner latest meeting and a new report on Chatham education amid remote learning.

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January 19, 2021: Educational Statistics in Chatham

by | Jan 19, 2021

Chatham News + Record reporter Hannah McClellan joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss some of her recent stories, including the return of K-8 students to hybrid learning this month. She also shares recent statistics on what percentage of Chatham students received D or F grades this past year and a story on the community’s reaction to President Trump’s impeachment.

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Chatham County Roundup: Kicking off a New Year

Chatham County Roundup: Kicking off a New Year

by | Jan 13, 2021

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.  This week on Chatham County Roundup,...

January 12, 2021: Chatham County Vaccination and Representation

by | Jan 12, 2021

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss what the local government faces as it enters 2021. It includes better addressing racial inequities in the county and the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination effort to elderly residents.

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January 5, 2021: High School Sports and Top Stories of 2020

by | Jan 5, 2021

97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell is joined by Chapel Fowler, sports report for the Chatham News + Record, to discuss high school basketball season getting underway. Plus: what were the top stories from Chatham County in 2020?

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Chatham County Roundup: Catching Up With Chatham

Chatham County Roundup: Catching Up With Chatham

by | Dec 16, 2020

Join Aaron Keck 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.  This week on Chatham County Roundup, join Aaron...

Chatham County Roundup: The Return of High School Sports

Chatham County Roundup: The Return of High School Sports

by | Nov 25, 2020

Join Aaron Keck 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.  This week on Chatham County Roundup, join Aaron...

Chatham County Roundup: Election Recap and Government Updates

Chatham County Roundup: Election Recap and Government Updates

by | Nov 11, 2020

Join Aaron Keck 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.  This week on Chatham County Roundup, join Aaron...

December 10, 2019: The ChatCast

by | Dec 10, 2019

Aaron is joined by Zach Horner of the Chatham News & Record and UNC senior Adrienne Cleven, who’ve collaborated on a podcast with a focus on teen mental health.

November 19, 2019: CORA Food Pantry

by | Nov 19, 2019

20,000 Chatham County residents experience food insecurity, and the need only goes up during the holidays. Aaron chats with Melissa Beard of the CORA Food Pantry about how we can help.

November 5, 2019: CCCC

by | Nov 5, 2019

Aaron is joined by CCCC’s Chatham County provost Mark Hall with an update on the Chatham Promise program and other initiatives including a new health-sciences building.

October 29, 2019: Chatham 411

by | Oct 29, 2019

The Chatham News & Record and the Chatham EDC are working together on a new publication, “Chatham 411,” compiling lots of information about Chatham County life.

October 22, 2019: Statues And Elections

by | Oct 22, 2019

Zach Horner of the Chatham News and Record stops by with an update on local elections in Pittsboro and Siler City – and where things stand on Pittsboro’s Confederate statue.

September 3, 2019: Preparing For Dorian

by | Sep 3, 2019

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard grew up in the Bahamas, which just got hit hard by Hurricane Dorian; she joins Aaron to discuss local preparation for the storm (among other issues).

August 13, 2019: Pittsboro

by | Aug 14, 2019

Aaron’s joined by Pittsboro Mayor Cindy Perry for an update on town government – with special emphasis on concerns about chemicals in the area drinking water.

July 9, 2019: Chatham Drug Free

by | Jul 9, 2019

Aaron and Aaron are joined by George Greger-Holt of Chatham Drug Free to discuss the ongoing issue of drug abuse – and prevention efforts – in the community.

June 11, 2019: Go Conscious Earth

by | Jun 11, 2019

Aaron and Aaron are joined by Godi Godar and Candor Plaza of Go Conscious Earth, which works to preserve rainforests and provide clean water to residents in Godi’s native DRC. 

May 21, 2019: Roy Underhill

by | May 21, 2019

Aaron and Aaron are joined by Pittsboro’s Roy Underhill, the host of “The Woodwright’s Shop” on PBS – discussing not only his work, but some classic 1930s-era photos by Dorothea Lange.

May 7, 2019: Chatham For All

by | May 7, 2019

Following another discussion of Pittsboro’s Confederate statue at this week’s Chatham Commissioners meeting, Aaron and Aaron are joined by Mark Barroso of Chatham For All.

April 16, 2019: Statues And Scandals

by | Apr 16, 2019

Aaron and Aaron are joined by former Pittsboro mayor Randy Voller for a discussion of the town’s Confederate statue…and Chatham’s role in the ongoing Greg Lindberg bribery scandal.

March 26, 2019: Karen Howard

by | Mar 26, 2019

This week, Aaron and Aaron are joined by Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard for a discussion on social and economic justice. (And transit!)

March 19, 2019: Chatham Habitat

by | Mar 19, 2019

Rolling solo this week, Aaron and Aaron talk affordable housing – and a cool Habitat For Humanity project in Pittsboro called Robert’s Run.

March 12, 2019: Scoring And Schools

by | Mar 12, 2019

Two guests this week: Chatham County Schools superintendent Dr. Derrick Jordan and Horton Middle School basketball star Te’Keyah Bland, who just reached the 1000-point milestone for her middle-school career.

February 26, 2019: The Millworker

by | Feb 27, 2019

Aaron and Aaron are joined by lawyer/storyteller/actress Brenda White, who shares her memories of a theatrical production to tell the story of Chatham Mills and the people who worked there.

February 12, 2018: Remembering History, Fighting ICE

by | Feb 13, 2019

Aaron and Aaron have two guests this week: actor/playwright Mike Wiley, who’s got several performances later this month, and Ilana Dubester of the Hispanic Liaison, who’s getting the word out about how we can help the local immigrant community in the wake of recent ICE raids.

Chatham County Roundup: Chatham News + Record

Chatham County Roundup: Chatham News + Record

by | Dec 19, 2018

Bill Horner III, co-owner of the Chatham News + Record, is no stranger to the inner workings of local news. As former publisher for the Sanford Herald, Horner has the experience to make the most of the News + Record's position and usher in a new era of Chatham County...

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