Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 22, discussing county news and events. She recapped her time at the National Association of County Commissioners (NACo) in Louisiana earlier this week. She discussed major takeaways, recurring themes for counites, and what she feels Chatham doing well based on interactions at the conference. She also talked about upcoming county events and more.
97.9 The Hill’s broadcast of the Chatham County Roundup is sponsored by Chatham County’s own Rocky River Hemp, your local source for regeneratively grown hemp CBD and THC products like oils, salves, gummies, seltzers, facial serums and dog treats.
Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.
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