Chair of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners Amanda Robertson joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, July 7. With the region passing the first anniversary of Tropical Storm Chantal and its damaging floods, Robertson shares her takeaways from the recovery process and how the county government is working on preparation for future extreme weather. She also details an upcoming trip to the National Association of Counties, or NACo, which is an opportunity to showcase and learn ideas on how to address pressing topics and lead within local governments.

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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