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Chatham County Roundup: Elaina Young and Samantha Owusu on New Health Services in Siler City

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 12, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup, Sponsored

97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell speaks with Elaina Young and Samantha Owusu of the Chatham County Public Health Department on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

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On the Porch: Dr. Jim Crawford – October News Roundup

Posted by Aaron Johnson | Nov 9, 2025 | On The Porch

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Born into a blue collar and agricultural clan in rural Pennsylvania, Dr. Jim Crawford was the first in his family to graduate from college. Earning his PhD from the University of North Carolina, he taught US and World History at several universities in the piedmont North Carolina for several decades. He served as chairman of the Chatham County board of commissioners, and currently serves as trustee for Central Carolina Community College. He is a firm believer in American democracy and trusts that the constitution will hold firm now as it has in past crises despite the broken, distempered electorate.

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Chatham County Reports Positive Rabies Case After Fox Bites Resident

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 6, 2025 | Health, Safety

A resident suffered a bite from a fox on Tuesday — with the animal later testing positive for rabies, according to Chatham County officials.

Design for Chatham Park’s South Village Takes Shape; Pittsboro Comments on Small Area Plan

Posted by Emma Cooke | Nov 6, 2025 | Development, Housing, Local Government

After years of discussion and planning for the Chatham Park development, its South Village is beginning to take shape in its design.

Candace Hunziker, Tiana Thurber Elected to Pittsboro Board of Commissioners

Posted by Michael Koh | Nov 5, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Candace Hunziker and Tiana Thurber earned election to the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners amid a crowded field during Tuesday night’s local races.

2025 Election Results for Local Races in Orange County and Pittsboro

Posted by Staff | Nov 4, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

Tuesday marked Election Day for local races across North Carolina. Here are the vote tallies for Orange County and Pittsboro’s elections.

Chatham County Roundup: Karen Howard, Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 4, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 4, discussing county news and events. She discussed the county’s long-term transportation plans and other items from the commissioners’ work session on Monday. She also talked about the public meeting, which saw a vote on the Vickers Village development off Jack Bennet Road, and more.