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CORA Set To Take Over Siler City Food Pantry Despite Federal Funding Cuts

Posted by Henry Taylor | Jun 4, 2025 | Nonprofit

As Chatham County continues to grow, CORA is looking to increase its food services. But threats to federal funding may hinder those goals.

Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard Talks Budget and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 3, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Chair of the Chatham Count Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 3, discussing county news and events. Karen was on the phone from Medellin, Columbia, for vacation. She talked about the beauty of the city and its waterfalls and restaurants. She discussed the latest on the county’s proposed budget, which the commissioners expect to pass at their next meeting. She also discussed the origin of an interlocal agreement with Pittsboro which cedes some former downtown county property to the town. She talked about a recent federal sustainability grant the county received, and more.

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Two Businesses Open in Chapel Hill’s Governors Village, Sensory Children’s Gym and Wine Boutique

Posted by Emma Cooke | Jun 3, 2025 | Business

Two businesses recently opened their doors in Chapel Hill’s Governors Village, offering experiences for a variety of ages.

NCDOT Closes Pittsboro Road as Part of Ongoing Chatham Park Development

Posted by Michael Koh | Jun 2, 2025 | Traffic, Transit

The North Carolina Department of Transportation will close Suttles Road in Pittsboro to...

On the Porch: Dr. Jim Crawford – Presidential Corruption

Posted by Aaron Johnson | Jun 1, 2025 | On The Porch

This Week:

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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Orange, Durham And Chatham Counties Labeled ‘Sanctuary Jurisdictions’ By Homeland Security

Posted by Henry Taylor | May 30, 2025 | Local Government, National, State

UPDATE: On Friday afternoon, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) responded to the Department of...

‘Growth and Opportunity’: A Conversation About Chatham County’s Expansion

Posted by Staff | May 30, 2025 | Development, News

Chatham County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rebecca Dickenson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday May 28. As the Chamber moves to new location and a Chatham bus tour kicks off, there’s plenty to discuss.