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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Posted by | Sep 9, 2025 |

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 9, discussing town news and events. He discussed the most recent meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, which included a staff update on the Small Area Plan for Chatham Park’s South Village. He also discussed the results of a feasibility study for the new Town Hall, gave a local business update, previewed a ribbon cutting for the new skate park, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Former Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller

Posted by | Sep 3, 2025 |

Former Pittsboro Mayor and host of “On The Porch” on 97.9 The Hill Randy Voller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 3. He discussed real estate trends in Chatham and Orange Counties over the last few months. He also talked about some news and developments in Pittsboro and Chatham County, and more.

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On Air Today: Chatham County Chamber President and CEO Rebecca Dickenson

Posted by | Sep 3, 2025 |

Chatham County Chamber President and CEO Rebecca Dickenson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 3. She discussed a recent This Is Chatham Bus tour of the county, highlighting how the tour came to be, how it went, and what lessons were learned. She also discussed some recent economic trends for the county, several upcoming events, including a State of Chatham report, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by | Sep 2, 2025 |

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 2, discussing county news and events. She discussed the board of elections office moving to a new location, a new online information hub for the county, the upcoming 75th Annual Chatham County Fair and it’s historical significance, the county’s tax relief program as property tax bills go out, and more.

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On the Porch: Ellen Brown – Myths about Money

On the Porch: Ellen Brown – Myths about Money

Posted by | Aug 24, 2025 |

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Ellen Brown is an attorney and author of thirteen books and hundreds of articles (all on her blog at http://EllenBrown.com). Her titles include the bestselling “Web of Debt” and “Nature’s Pharmacy,” co-authored with Dr. Lynne Walker, along with “The Public Bank Solution” and her latest book “Banking on the People.” 
She graduated from UC Berkeley in 1967 and from UCLA Law School in 1977; practiced law for ten years in Los Angeles; then spent 11 years abroad, in Kenya, Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua, with her husband and two children. She co-founded and chaired of the Public Banking Institute from which she retired in Spring of 2025 

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On the Porch: Adam Edelen – Bringing the Promise of Renewable Energy to Rural America

On the Porch: Adam Edelen – Bringing the Promise of Renewable Energy to Rural America

Posted by | Aug 17, 2025 |

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Adam Edelen is a dynamic leader with a demonstrated record of success in both the private and public sectors. As founder and CEO of Edelen Renewables, he has garnered significant attention for forming partnerships to pioneer coal-to-solar projects and other green energy developments in struggling energy communities. His firm’s unique Social Impact Solar® approach reflects a deep commitment to economic revitalization and environmental sustainability.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Posted by | Aug 12, 2025 |

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.

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