Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 3. She discussed the recent organizational meeting for the Chatham County Commissioners. She also talked about Chatham County’s Aging Plan, which is seeking feedback from residents. She discussed upcoming holiday events in the community, and more.
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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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 12, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recent passage of truck prohibition on Hillsboro St. and Sandford Rd., as the 15-501 truck route now diverts vehicles with more than three axles around downtown. He also talked about some policy updates, position changes, and more.
On the Porch: Frank White - Space Philosopher
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Frank White is a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard College, a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and a Rhodes Scholar. He earned an M.Phil. in Politics from Oxford University. Frank’s book, The Overview Effect: Space Exploration and Human Evolution, is considered by many to be a seminal work in the field of space studies. He has authored or co-authored additional books on a wide range of topics, including SETI, AI, and climate change. Frank is also co-executive editor of Sentient Media, LLC, President and Board Chair of the Human Space Program, and a Professor at Kepler Space University.
Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioners Karen Howard
Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 5, discussing count news and events. She discussed some recent fatal accidents on Harris Lake and Jordan Lake in Chatham County, and how the recreation that comes with having large bodies of water also comes with risk, and extra investment and preparedness from the county. She also discussed a plan to update the inventory of natural spaces in Chatham County as the county looks to preserve more of those areas during continued development of the county. She talked about an upcoming county climate retreat and further community conversations around what land should be preserved, and more.
Chatham County Sheriff: Unoccupied Vehicle Pulled from Jordan Lake
The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office assisted in pulling a submerged vehicle from Jordan Lake Friday morning. The sheriff’s office says they were alerted to the vehicle by a fisherman who spotted it with sonar earlier in the week. The car was located under the U.S. Highway 64 bridge beneath roughly 30 feet of water. Deputies […]
Chatham County Roundup: Siler City Mayor Donald A. Mathews
Siler City Mayor Donald Mathews joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 30 for the "Chatham County Roundup."
Chatham County Roundup: Mike Zelek and Alec Higgins of the Public Health Department
Chatham County Public Health Department Director Mike Zelek and Population Health Data Scientist Alec Higgins join 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, July 29.
On the Porch: Commissioner John Foley: Pittsboro Updates
This Week: Travel was John Foley's first passion so a career in the airline industry was natural. The smiles on the faces of the people he met while circling the globe shaped the person he is today. After studying medicine and graduating from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science degree, Foley began a 20-year career as a kidney dialysis technician. He even donated a kidney to a patient he was treating in Durham NC. In his latest chapter, Foley is a realtor and and town commissioner leading Pittsboro NC forward during a time of remarkable change.
2 Chapel Hill Residents Facing Felonies For Illegal Mushroom Operation
A pair of Chapel Hill residents are facing multiple felonies after the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office discovered illegal mushrooms at their residence last weekend. Deputies say they first arrived at the home of 50-year-old Richard Marshall and 35-year-old Cassandra Diane Marshall at 27 Pokeberry Bend Drive in the Briar Chapel neighborhood on July 19 to […]
Chatham County Honors Pittsboro Native Drake Powell for 2025 NBA Draft Selection
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners adopted a special resolution Monday evening honoring Pittsboro native Drake Powell on his first-round selection in the 2025 NBA Draft. Powell was selected with the No. 22 overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks and then traded to the Brooklyn Nets in June. Powell starred at Pittsboro’s Northwood High School […]
Chatham County Roundup: Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard
Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 22, discussing county news and events. She discussed her participation in the National Association of Counties conference last week. She also gave highlights of the most recent meeting Chatham County Board of Commissioners, including a streamlining of boards and committees, the results of a community health assessment, a proclamation honoring Drake Powell, and more.
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