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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.

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.

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

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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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Pittsboro Man Wins Over $400,000 In Cash 5 Lottery Jackpot

Posted by Henry Taylor | May 30, 2025 | News Around Town

Victor Correro, a resident of Pittsboro, won a $427,363 jackpot on a $1 Cash 5 ticket on Sunday.

Chatham County Awarded $350,000 Energy Efficiency Grant

Posted by Michael Koh | May 30, 2025 | Local Government

Chatham County has been awarded a $350,000 grant through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation...

Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 27, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 27, discussing town news and events. He talked about a new ABC store opening on the North end of town; news signs directing 15-501 traffic around downtown; the water merger with Sanford is about to get more literal, as a 36 inch forcemain all the way to Sanford is set to begin construction in July, and more.

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On the Porch: Dr. Henry McKoy – NC to DC for the Good of All

Posted by Aaron Johnson | May 25, 2025 | On The Porch

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Dr. Henry C. McKoy, Jr. is a seasoned professional in business, community and economic development, policy, government, finance, energy, philanthropy and the academic worlds. He held two Senior Presidential appointments in the administration of President Joseph Biden from 2022-2025 following a distinguished career in finance, investing, business, higher education, and public service. Dr. McKoy served as the founding Director of the U.S. Office of State and Community Energy Programs (2022-2024) at the United States Department of Energy where his team managed 28 programs totaling $16 billion in funding, investing in all 50 states, 5 U.S. territories, and Washington, DC, while touching 250 million Americans.

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