Siler City Mayor Donald Mathews joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 30 for the “Chatham County Roundup.” Mathews details his thoughts around this year’s election cycle, why he’s not getting comfortable running unopposed and his goal of continue to build a united community within the local government. He also shares some of the biggest stories happening around Siler City, like how TriRiver Water will help manage growth and what the partnership with Wolfspeed is like as the semiconductor manufacturing plant continues to be built at the edge of town. Finally, for the Orange County audience, Mayor Mathews makes a pitch on where to visit in Siler City and why.
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: Siler City Mayor Donald A. MathewsSiler City Mayor Donald Mathews joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 30 for the "Chatham County Roundup."
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