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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Storm Recovery, Land Purchases

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 15, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 16, discussing town news and events. He talked about the damage caused by Tropical Depression Chantal, and a new website the town set up to gather resources for residents who need it. He also discussed a couple of recent land purchases approved by the Town Board, including one near downtown for a new Town Hall, and one near Pittsboro Elementary School that will expand McClanahan Street Park, and more.

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On the Porch: Noah Smalls: A Peek Behind the Curtain of the Art World

Posted by Staff | Jul 6, 2025 | On The Porch

Noah Smalls is a curator, exhibition designer, gallery director, and consultant committed to advancing equity and social impact in the arts. He currently serves as Director of Exhibitions and Collections Management at the Williams College Museum of Art and as Gallery Director at Rush Arts in Philadelphia.

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Local Chef’s Episode of ‘Chopped’ Set to Debut July 8; Restaurant Hosting Watch Party

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 1, 2025 | Business, Entertainment

Chef Sera Cuni — who owns and runs the Root Cellar in Chapel Hill and Pittsboro — recently taped an episode on the hit TV show “Chopped.”

A Pittsboro Recording Studio is For Sale — But Don’t Expect Its Goals to Change

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 30, 2025 | Arts, Business

The Manifold Recording studio and Chatham County property is for sale, and its owners are seeking a buyer with a similar vision to theirs.

Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on the Disney Development, ABC Store Opens

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 24, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 the Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 24, discussing town news and events. He talked about cooling centers being activated with the extreme temperatures this week. He also gave us the latest on Disney’s Asteria development. He talked about the ribbon cutting at a new ABC Store in town, the master planning for a new park, and more.

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On the Porch: Steve Rao – Asian-American Leader

Posted by Aaron Johnson | Jun 15, 2025 | On The Porch

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Steve Sandeep Rao, a native of Charleston WV, Steve serves as an At Large Council Member for the Town of Morrisville and served as Mayor Pro Tem from 2015-2017. He served as a Senior Business Development Executive at Alphanumeric Systems, a global tech company headquartered in Raleigh from January 2011 to May 2020 and now serves as Of Counsel and Adviser to State Federal Strategies, where he advises Technology Companies on State and Local Government Business Development Strategy. Council Member Rao is the longest serving Asian-American elected official in NC

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Chatham County Roundup: Former Pittsboro Mayor and ‘On The Porch’ Host Randy Voller

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 11, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Randy Voller — a realtor and former mayor of Pittsboro — joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 11 for the “Chatham County Roundup.”

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp Talks Budget, Parks, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 10, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 10, discussing town news and events. He talked about the passage of the town’s budget, including highlights. He also discussed the town’s athletic facilities and parks priorities, including over 70 acres the town received from a developer to create a park near The Plant that would include a greenway connecting to downtown. He also gave updates on some other development projects around town and more.

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On the Porch: Cal Cunningham – Lifetime Tar Heel

Posted by Aaron Johnson | Jun 8, 2025 | On The Porch

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Cal Cunningham is founder of Cunningham Law, PLLC, where he represents clients in real estate development and complex civil litigation. He is also manager of Axiom Property Development, LLC, to deliver workforce-affordable housing in the Triangle. Through Cunningham Capital, LLC, Cal engages in venture capital investment, is a board member of Archaius, Inc. (drone technology) and a member of the Charlotte Angel Fund. Cal also currently serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Reserve, most recently as deputy commander of a legal detachment. He is also a veteran of tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2020, Cunningham was the Democratic Nominee for United States Senate in North Carolina.

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Pittsboro Works to Divert 15-501 Route Away From Downtown

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 6, 2025 | Local Government, Traffic

Travelers in Chatham County will see some new signs for 15-501 prior to reaching downtown Pittsboro, redirecting them around downtown.

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