Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 22, discussing county news and events. She recapped the recent board of commissioners meeting, which saw several updates, including presentations on agricultural preservation, early childhood education, and a resolution opposing a proposed natural gas pipeline. She also talked about the results of some litigation involving the county, and more.

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard

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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97. 9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 15, discussing town news and events. He recapped the recent board of commissioners meeting, which included an economic development update, an annual update on Chatham Park, discussion of the Downtown Master Plan, and more. The board also received a presentation on the new Town Hall renderings as they continue the process of building a new government center for the town.

Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.

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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.

Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.

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Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 1, discussing county news and events. She gave details on the county’s recently passed 5 Year Master Aging Plan, looked at how the start to the school year is playing out in the community, and more. She also looked ahead to priorities for the County Commissioners as we turn the corner into fall.

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard

Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.

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Rita Van Duinen — the branch manager of Pittsboro’s Chatham Community Library — joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 26. Van Duinen recently finished an NC LEAF fellowship, which trains librarians to navigate statewide tools and databases that are helpful to entrepreneurs. She details what the fellowship was like and the ways it can help small business owners in the community — primarily, being free of charge. Van Duinen also shares upcoming opportunities for listeners to learn more and utilize her new skills.

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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell over the phone on Tuesday, August 25. Ahead of its September meeting with a focus on several development-related items, Shipp previews what the Board of Commissioners will be discussing. The first item is a review of the exterior renderings and early design of the new town hall, which will be built along J.A. Farrell Street. The next is an Economic Development Strategy to more broadly help the town plan for (and support) a blend of businesses, which will diversify the tax base and create more dynamic areas within town. Finally, Shipp also delivers an update on the Chatham Parkway and previews a pair of upcoming events that impact the local government.

Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.

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Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 18. She recapped the most recent meetings of the Chatham County Commissioner, which included an update from the Chatham Health Alliance, legislative goals for the county, and more. She also previewed upcoming county events and more.

Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.

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Communications Director for the Town of Pittsboro Caitlin Murphy spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 11, discussing town news and events. She recapped the recent meeting of the board of commissioners, discussed the hiring of a new planning director, and updated several town events, including some updates to parks, PBO 101, and more.

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Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey o Tuesday, August 5, discussing county news and events. She discussed her recent attendance at the NACo (The national Association of Counties), and major takeaways, including how communities are addressing data centers. She also previewed an upcoming meeting of the county commissioners to address a proposed natural gas pipeline through the southern part of the county, and more.

Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.

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Chatham County Commissioner and Former Sheriff Mike Roberson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 29. He discussed his decades long service in law enforcement prior to his retirement earlier this month. He also discussed his new role on the Chatham County Board of Commissioners, including what motivated him to pursue the role of commissioner, and more.

Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.

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