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Chatham County Roundup: Town of Pittsboro Communications Director Colby Sawyer

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 23, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Town of Pittsboro Communications Director Colby Sawyer spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 25, discussing town news and events. He previewed an upcoming joint meeting between the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners and the Chatham County Board of Commissioners. He discussed the town planning board tabling discussion of the Chatham Park South Village Small Area Plan, and when the next planning board meeting is scheduled. He discussed a recent ribbon cutting for the town’s new skate park, and more.

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Chatham County Fair Celebrates 75 Years as the Country’s Longest-Running Black-Owned Fair

Posted by Emma Cooke | Sep 23, 2025 | News Around Town

The Chatham County fair turned 75 years old last weekend. It is one of the longest-running African American fairs in the country.

Pittsboro Realtor Nikkolas Shramek Running For Commissioner To Oversee Growth, Preserve Town Character

Posted by Henry Taylor | Sep 18, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

He said he’s running for commissioner to usher the town through it’s current growth while making sure it stays true to its character.

Pittsboro Business Owner Tiana Thurber Details How Chantal Inspired Town Commissioner Candidacy

Posted by Henry Taylor | Sep 17, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Thurber, owner of Reclamation, is one of eight candidates running for two open seats on the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners.

Pittsboro Native, Former Football Player Tobais Palmer Details His Campaign for Town Commissioner Seat

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 16, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Tobais Palmer, who grew up in Pittsboro during the 1990s, has seen many changes around town. Now, he is running to be an elected official.

Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Busts 2 Smoke Shops for Items Over THC Limits

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 15, 2025 | Crime, Health

After testing THC-A products purchased at two businesses, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office announced charges against the operators.

On the Porch: Mayor Kyle Shipp and Tami Schwerin – Sculpture Celebration at The Plant

Posted by Aaron Johnson | Sep 14, 2025 | On The Porch

This Week:

Tami Schwerin is a re-developer of The Plant, taking a cold-war industrial plant and creating a community hub of food, beverage and experiences. Her past experience includes founding a local food, renewable energy and cultural non-profit; Abundance NC. Before that she helped build Chatham Marketplace, a local co-op grocery store. She has served on art and environmental boards of directors. She traveled the world selling software in her younger years and renovated several old broken-down houses. Tami loves a challenge and creating a world that she wants to live in. She grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina and loves the south and Pittsboro.

Kyle Shipp serves as the Mayor of Pittsboro, North Carolina, where he focuses on responsible growth, infrastructure, and transparent governance. He previously served as a Town Commissioner and Planning Board member. In his full-time role, Kyle works as an engineer in the data center industry, specializing in industrial control systems. He also serves as Board Chair of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina, supporting youth development across the region. With a background in engineering and a passion for community service, Kyle works to ensure Pittsboro grows in a way that reflects its values and long-term vision.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 9, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

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.