Chatham County Line

27/09/2025

“On The Porch” airs every Sunday at 11am then again at 4 and 8pm on WCHL 97.9 FM and streams at www.Chapelboro.com
Ad-free shows are also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Political violence in the U.S. isn't at all new. Learn more when U.S. historian Dr. Jim Crawford join us on Sunday, Sept. 28.

26/09/2025

Mark your calendars!

Turkey Time is Here!

We’re doing things a little different this year, and we couldn’t be more excited.

We have fewer turkeys available, so get those orders in early!

Turkey Pick-Up + Open Barn Celebration
📅 Saturday, Nov. 22 | 2–6 PM
📍 Lilly Den Farm

Pick up your turkey and enjoy an afternoon on the farm with live music, food trucks, tours, animals, bonfires, and more.

Can’t make the celebration? Turkeys can also be picked up Monday–Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Delivery available if needed.

Details:
• $8/lb, fresh at pick up
• Sizes 13–25 lbs

These birds will go fast—reserve yours today! Reservation link in the comments.

26/09/2025

Check out this remarkable season of teaching artists in every chatham public school. A first in the state of NC! Ten years in the making. Good things take time.

26/09/2025

A world of wonder is at the Chatham Community Library

26/09/2025

Town of Pittsboro Communications Director Colby Sawyer spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 25.

14/09/2025

Can’t keep a great shop down!

From resilience to community and celebration, Reclamation is back! After 2 months of recovery from the flood, we’re excited to open our doors next Friday and throw a party to thank YOU, the community that lifted us up. Feel free to browse and shop, but most of all—come to celebrate, connect, and party with us! 💙 We’ll have everything you need to have a fun time.

07/09/2025

The Plant in Pittsboro is fast becoming the go to place in this region for local food, locally crafted spirits, and food festivals. The 18th Annual PepperFest is a beloved part of this community that gets better and better every year with chefs showing their creativity to use peppers in innovative ways. Enjoy family friendly food, music, crafts, dancing, and the crowning of a Pepper Queen and Pepper King. Join the fun on Sunday, September 14th from Noon to 6 PM at The Plant, Lorax Ln, Pittsboro, NC 27312.https://chathamcountyline.org/arlo-estill-jason-rhoden-pepperfest-2025/

31/08/2025

Chatham's creative culture is alive and well.

Talking about the arts on a bus in motion today with the fabulous folks of the bus tour. This crew was fun, vocal, and curious--and they even jumped into a little spoken word performing on the Bynum Bridge! Big thanks to the Chatham Chamber of Commerce!

31/08/2025

Historian Dr. Jim Crawford shares his views on the news of the month and sounds the alarm to citizens to respond to the continuing corruption coming out of D.C.

Aired on August 31, 2025 • Project 2025, Epstein Files, National Guard In the style of Dr. Heather Cox Richardson, whose daily "Letters from an Amer

22/08/2025

Happening today!

Celebrate the beginning of a new school year at Chatham Community Library! We'll be hosting a Back to School Bash with Chatham County Pride Alliance this Friday, 8/22 from 3:30-5:00. Expect games, community resources, and fun for the whole family. See you there!

09/07/2024

US History Professor James G. Crawford is asked about the state of affairs regarding how US History is currently taught in K-12 schools. His comments are quite interesting about the "sanitized" version of history vs. the messy reality of the competing interests in US History and what that means. Check it out on this quick 4 1/2 minute clip from the show:

Crawford Ending : https://chapelboroaudio.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/2024/07%20-%20July/09/OTP%20Crawford%20final%20segment%20.mp3

08/07/2024

Dr. Jim Crawford discusses education in America, the recent debate between presidential candidates and shows why he was an animated history professor and a dedicated Chatham County Commissioner. https://chapelboro.com/?s=On+the+porch

Locals can listen to “On The Porch” every Sunday at 11:07am, 4:07pm and 8:07pm on WCHL 97.9 FM on your radio. The show is also streamable. Enjoy more than 100 archived shows at the link above.