Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard on the National Association of County Commissioners

Chatham County Roundup: Commissioner Karen Howard on the National Association of County Commissioners

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 22, discussing county news and events. She recapped her time at the National Association of County Commissioners (NACo) in Louisiana earlier this week. She discussed major takeaways, recurring themes for counites, and what she feels Chatham doing well based on interactions at the conference. She also talked about upcoming county events 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 the National Association of County Commissioners [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/chatham-county-roundup-town-square/chatham-county-roundup-commissioner-karen-howard-on-the-national-association-of-county-commissioners] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

Orange County: Reaction to Selection of Rani Dasi, Feasibility Study, Jamezetta Memorial

[https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/28115349/CWTM-button-2026.png]https://chapelboro.com/conversations-with-the-mayors-2 Vice-Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Amy Fowler spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 22, discussing county news and events. She reacted to the Orange County Democratic Party’s selection of Rani Dasi to fill the vacant seat on the Orange County Commissioners. She also talked about that process. She also discussed a feasibility study which is collecting community feedback on converting an existing rail line through the county into something more public. She also shared details of the upcoming memorial service for Jamezetta Bedford, and more. ---------------------------------------- Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here [https://chapelboro.com/conversations-with-the-mayors-2]. The post Orange County: Reaction to Selection of Rani Dasi, Feasibility Study, Jamezetta Memorial [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/conversations-with-the-mayors/orange-county-reaction-to-selection-of-rani-dasi-feasibility-study-jamezetta-memorial] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

Hillsborough: Water Rates, Reservoir Check, Leak Reporting

[https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/28115349/CWTM-button-2026.png] Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, July 21, discussing town news and events. He discussed the increase in water and sewer rates that were approved in the budget, which will start to show up on folks bills in August. He also discussed the latest on the levels at the reservoir, which are still comfortably above the water restriction limits. He also went over the protocols for reporting leaks to the water treatment plant, and more. [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2023/05/10111402/mark-bell-candidate-headshot-300x300.jpg]https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2023/05/10111402/mark-bell-candidate-headshot.jpg  Mayor Mark Bell of Hillsborough ---------------------------------------- Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here [https://chapelboro.com/conversations-with-the-mayors-2]. The post Hillsborough: Water Rates, Reservoir Check, Leak Reporting [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/conversations-with-the-mayors/hillsborough-water-rates-reservoir-check-leak-reporting] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

World Cup Finals, Future of US Soccer, Impact of the Tournament – Stroman On Sports (July 17, 2026)

97.9 The Hill’s Dr. Deborah Stroman and Andrew Stuckey chat on Friday, July 17. They discussed the US hosting of the World Cup, the upcoming final match between Argentina and Spain. She also talked about the impact of the tournament being held in the United States, as well as the future of USA soccer and what it will take for the to be competitive again, and more. ---------------------------------------- [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/08/29100159/Stroman-on-Sports-OD-Button.jpg] Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a consulting professor for UNC and Virginia, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about headlines from the world of sports. Covering both local and national stories, Stroman specializes in connecting the on-field product to the impact of sports on business, culture and society. Listen to their past conversations on Chapelboro [https://chapelboro.com/category/the-aaron-keck-show/stroman-on-sports], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6m6Ky1m2gQYhNI8Rhi3Phz?si=zBKJ-9bwRbyKrQkYwn3nwg] and wherever you get your podcasts. Listen: The post World Cup Finals, Future of US Soccer, Impact of the Tournament – Stroman On Sports (July 17, 2026) [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/stroman-on-sports/world-cup-finals-future-of-us-soccer-impact-of-the-tournament-stroman-on-sports-july-17-2026] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].

Carrboro: Rail to Trail Feasibility, Summer Meals for Kids, Summer Weather

[https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/28115349/CWTM-button-2026.png]https://chapelboro.com/category/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/conversations-with-the-mayors Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, July 17, discussing town news and events. She discussed a new feasibility study, which includes several opportunities for public feedback. She also highlighted a CHCCS program providing meals for kids over the summer, looked at some other summer events, and more. [https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/08120837/Barbara_Foushee_Campaign_2025-FI-scaled.jpg]https://chapelboromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/08120837/Barbara_Foushee_Campaign_2025-FI-scaled.jpg Mayor Barbara Foushee of Carrboro. ---------------------------------------- Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here [https://chapelboro.com/conversations-with-the-mayors-2]. The post Carrboro: Rail to Trail Feasibility, Summer Meals for Kids, Summer Weather [https://chapelboro.com/news-on-the-hill-with-andrew-stuckey/conversations-with-the-mayors/carrboro-rail-to-trail-feasibility-summer-meals-for-kids-summer-weather] appeared first on Chapelboro.com [https://chapelboro.com].