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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 28, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 28. He discussed more details on a couple of housing developments on the East side of Pittsboro. He also discussed 50 acres of land that UNC Health owns with the long-term intent of building a hospital on the site. He talked about the upcoming small area plan for Chatham Park’s South Village, a future town park, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 14, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 14. He discussed the recent meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, which saw the board sign off on two conditional rezoning requests, one of which includes a future town park and fire station. He also talked about the town’s experience with the recent snowfall, some upcoming town events, and other town news.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 17, 2024 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 17, discussing town news and events. He talked about the recent downtown parking study the town had completed. He discussed a climate action plan proposed from the Central Pines Regional Council. He also talked about the recent Pittsboro Holiday Parade, previewed other upcoming holiday events for Pittsboro, and more.

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Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Director of Communications and Emergency Management Colby Sawyer

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 26, 2024 | Chatham County Roundup

Director of Communications and Emergency Management for the Town of Pittsboro Colby Sawyer spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, November 26. He the recent tree-lighting event in downtown Pittsboro, as well as upcoming closures for town offices during the holiday. He also talked about other upcoming holiday activities in Pittsboro. He also discussed a recent trip to western North Carolina to assist with emergency management and recovery from Hurricane Helene, and more.

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Hampton Inn Hotel Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Opens in Pittsboro

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 19, 2024 | Business, Development

The Chatham Park community in Pittsboro saw its latest business come online in recent days, as the...

Chatham County Sheriff: Body Found in Person County Believed to be 83-Year-Old Pittsboro Woman

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 14, 2024 | Safety

After a long search for an elderly Pittsboro resident, authorities say her car and body were located about an hour’s drive from her home.

Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 12, 2024 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp speaks over the phone with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, November 12 ahead of the town’s commissioners meeting set for the evening. Shipp details some of the agenda items, including updates on a major NCDOT project in north Pittsboro and significant funding help for streetscape work around the historic downtown. He also shares a recap of a special event honoring veterans, and specifically a local World War II veteran, last week. Finally, Shipp previews a bevy of ribbon-cutting events coming in the next week or two: a new hotel, a formal dedication for a pop-up park, and a local business celebrating its new ownership.