Local Government Meetings: September 14-18, 2026
This week in local government: a greenway network in Chapel Hill, and busing concerns and elementary school redistricting for CHCCS.
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Pittsboro
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Rescues Raleigh Man Missing Since Monday
The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office says it located a missing Raleigh man Thursday morning....
Read MoreChatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on PBO Businesses, Upcoming Board Meeting
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 8, discussing town news and events. He discussed local businesses in Pittsboro, with some turnover at a prominent downtown location and the recent purchase of Chatham Mills. He also previewed next week’s Pittsboro Board of Commissioners meeting, and more.
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‘So Much Potential’: Local Entrepreneur Chris Ehrenfeld Purchases Chatham Mills Property
Chris Ehrenfeld — the owner of BOLD Companies — purchased the Chatham Mills property on September 3, as well as a 3-acre parcel to its north.
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Café Root Cellar in Pittsboro to Close, As Renowned Chef Scales Up Nonprofit Work
Renowned head chef Sera Cuni and co-owner of the Café Root Cellar Susan White announced Sunday their plans to close the Pittsboro restaurant in September and pivot to scaling up Feed-Well Fridges’ work and meal production.
Read MoreChatham County Roundup: Librarian Rita Van Duinen on How She Can Help Small Business Owners (Aug. 26, 2026)
Rita Van Duinen — the branch manager of Pittsboro’s Chatham Community Library — joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 26.
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Read MoreChatham County Roundup: Kyle Shipp on Upcoming Economic Development Strategy, Pittsboro Town Hall Designs (Aug. 25, 2026)
Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell over the phone on Tuesday, August 25.
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Town of Pittsboro Alerts Residents to Phishing Scam Targeting Developers
The scam is specifically targeting individuals who have worked with the Town of Pittsboro’s Development Services Department.
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Sheriff’s Office Charges, Seeks Pittsboro Man and Goldston Woman over Debit Card Fraud
A pair of Chatham County residents face fraud charges after stealing a debit card from the mail and making cash withdrawals from its account.
Read MoreThe Morning News: Mark Chilton Retiring, UNC Returning
In today’s news: longtime Orange County Register of Deeds Mark Chilton announces he’s stepping down, a few months before the end of his term.
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