Chatham County Roundup (News On The Hill)

Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard on Budget, Pipeline, and Fearrington Preserve

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 20, discussing county news and events. She recapped the county’s recent budget budget recommendation, with specific discussion of school funding. She also previewed an upcoming budget meeting in Siler City. She also discussed the county’s decision to keep the Fearrington Preserve conversation going through July to continue to get community feedback. She discussed opposition to a proposed pipeline, and more. ---------------------------------------- [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20135554/RRH_1.0-Larger.png]https://chapelboro.com/chatham-county-roundup 97.9 The Hill’s broadcast of the Chatham County Roundup is sponsored by Chatham County’s own Rocky River Hemp [https://rockyriverhemp.com/], your local source for regeneratively grown hemp CBD and THC products like oils, salves, gummies, seltzers, facial serums and dog treats. ---------------------------------------- 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 [https://chapelboro.com/chatham-county-roundup]. The post Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard on Budget, Pipeline, and Fearrington Preserve [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/chatham-county-roundup-town-square/chatham-county-roundup-commissioner-karen-howard-on-budget-pipeline-and-fearrington-preserve] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Town Budget, Another Public Space Award, and Flock Cameras

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 12, discussing town news and events. He gave an update on the town budget, discussed the cancellation of the town’s Flock camera contract, and celebrated the town picking up another statewide ward for its public space improvements downtown. ---------------------------------------- [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20135554/RRH_1.0-Larger.png]https://chapelboro.com/chatham-county-roundup 97.9 The Hill’s broadcast of the Chatham County Roundup is sponsored by Chatham County’s own Rocky River Hemp [https://rockyriverhemp.com/], your local source for regeneratively grown hemp CBD and THC products like oils, salves, gummies, seltzers, facial serums and dog treats. ---------------------------------------- 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 [https://chapelboro.com/chatham-county-roundup]. Listen: The post Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Town Budget, Another Public Space Award, and Flock Cameras [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/chatham-county-roundup-town-square/chatham-county-roundup-pittsboro-mayor-kyle-shipp-on-town-budget-another-public-space-award-and-flock-cameras] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioners Amanda Robertson on County Budget

Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Amanda Robertson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. She discussed the county budget recommendation, which does not include a tax increase. She discussed other highlights of the proposal, including a discrepancy in the request from Chatham County Schools, and more. She also discussed a proposed natural gas pipeline through the rural part of the county, and more. ---------------------------------------- [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20135554/RRH_1.0-Larger.png]https://chapelboro.com/chatham-county-roundup 97.9 The Hill’s broadcast of the Chatham County Roundup is sponsored by Chatham County’s own Rocky River Hemp [https://rockyriverhemp.com/], your local source for regeneratively grown hemp CBD and THC products like oils, salves, gummies, seltzers, facial serums and dog treats. ---------------------------------------- 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 [https://chapelboro.com/chatham-county-roundup]. The post Chatham County Roundup: Chair of the County Commissioners Amanda Robertson on County Budget [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/chatham-county-roundup-town-square/chatham-county-roundup-chair-of-the-county-commissioners-amanda-robertson-on-county-budget] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Park Improvements and More

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 28, discussing town news and events. He discussed several parks and rec updates, including some upgrades coming to Knight Farm Park. He talked about a ribbon cutting for Chatham Park Way, and more. ---------------------------------------- [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20135554/RRH_1.0-Larger.png]https://chapelboro.com/chatham-county-roundup 97.9 The Hill’s broadcast of the Chatham County Roundup is sponsored by Chatham County’s own Rocky River Hemp [https://rockyriverhemp.com/], your local source for regeneratively grown hemp CBD and THC products like oils, salves, gummies, seltzers, facial serums and dog treats. ---------------------------------------- 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 [https://chapelboro.com/chatham-county-roundup]. The post Chatham County Roundup: Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on Park Improvements and More [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/chatham-county-roundup-town-square/chatham-county-roundup-pittsboro-mayor-kyle-shipp-on-park-improvements-and-more] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 21, discussing county news and events.  She recapped a busy day of meetings for the county commissioners which included a discussion about the use of Flock license-plate cameras in Chatham County, as well as a presentation on the latest plans to redevelop county-owned properties in downtown Pittsboro, with county offices moving to new locations. They also held a public hearing on the proposed Fearrington Preserve, a mixed-use development off Andrews Store Road north of Pittsboro that would include 630 for-sale residential units, and more. ---------------------------------------- [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20135554/RRH_1.0-Larger.png]https://chapelboro.com/chatham-county-roundup 97.9 The Hill’s broadcast of the Chatham County Roundup is sponsored by Chatham County’s own Rocky River Hemp [https://rockyriverhemp.com/], your local source for regeneratively grown hemp CBD and THC products like oils, salves, gummies, seltzers, facial serums and dog treats. ---------------------------------------- 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 [https://chapelboro.com/chatham-county-roundup]. The post Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/chatham-county-roundup-town-square/chatham-county-roundup-commissioner-karen-howard-24] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].