Chatham County Roundup: “On The Porch” Host Randy Voller on Real Estate, Election, and More

County Commissioner Karen Howard calls in to 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell for this week's Chatham County Roundup. She discusses the recent announcement of Dr. Mandy Cohen stepping away from the state government, as well as the county government's efforts to keep up COVID-19 vaccinations. Plus: Howard shares details on upcoming Board of County Commissioner meetings, holiday events and a website update!

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!

As vaccination efforts continue to build across North Carolina, Chatham County’s Public Health Department recently announced a partnership to better expand its reach. The county department shared StarMed HealthCare, a health care system based in Charlotte, will take over operations for the mass vaccination clinics held at the county’s Agriculture and Conference Center in Pittsboro. After […]

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. Lars Dolder of the Chatham News + Record joined this week’s edition of Chatham County Roundup on 97.9 The Hill to share details on […]

Early voting in North Carolina begins on Thursday morning, helping bring the local election season to a crescendo across 16 days.

No local race has more questions surrounding it than the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners election and its eight first-time candidates.

Chatham Count Commissioner Katie Kenlan spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey in studio on Tuesday, October 21, discussing county news and events. She talked about the most recent commissioners meeting, which included budget updates, Tropical Depression Chantal recovery, and a discussion around a long-proposed housing development off Jack Bennet Road. She also further discussed development plans around some downtown Pittsboro properties that the board is working with the Pittsboro board to develop, and more.

This Week: Tami Schwerin is a re-developer of The Plant, taking a cold-war industrial plant and creating a community hub of food, beverage and experiences. Her past experience includes founding a local food, renewable energy and cultural non-profit; Abundance NC. Before that she helped build Chatham Marketplace, a local co-op grocery store. She has served on art and environmental boards of directors. She traveled the world selling software in her younger years and renovated several old broken-down houses. Tami loves a challenge and creating a world that she wants to live in. She grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina and loves the south and Pittsboro. Cathy Brooksie Edwards is the founder and director of heart2heartnc, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Brooksie is dedicated to helping individuals navigate end-of-life with a greater sense of ease while supporting families, caregivers, and communities through their grief journey. The organization’s community-based events and personalized services are grounded in the power of human connection and the proven practice of various modalities—from touch and sound to movement and mindfulness. heart2heartnc is part of Sanctuary at the Burrow, a conservation green burial ground offering nondenominational end-of-life services and creating a meaningful experience that honors the dead and comforts the living. Brooksie is a licensed clinical counselor, death doula, bodyworker, kundalini yoga teacher and musician with over 25 years of experience.

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp joined 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey in studio on Tuesday, October 14 discussing town news and events. He discussed a rezoning proposal on Park Road that was denied by the board after many community members chimed in. He also gave updates on the Chatham Park South Village Small Area Plan, the Reeves Farm development, and more. He also previewed upcoming events in town, including the Pittsboro Street Fair, and more.

Former Pittsboro Mayor, "On The Porch" Host and Chatham County Line Publisher Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 10. He discussed recent real estate trends in Orange and Chatham Counties. He also gave a quick preview of the upcoming local election in Chatham County, running through all eight candidates for Pittsboro Board of Commissioners and more.