Aired on July 27, 2025

• Storm Water, Land Use, Drinking Water

The surrounding natural beauty and Pittsboro’s central location between Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, The Triad (Greensboro/WinstonSalem/High Point) and Charlotte, as well as the NC coast and mountains, and the town’s close proximity to RDU Airport and world-class medical care made Pittsboro’s growth inevitable. The 2008 recession and limited waste water allowed Pittsboro to remain relatively undeveloped for decades despite many plans to the contrary. Now it’s experiencing significant growth. Commissioner John Foley speaks on that growth, resolutions that he’s brought forward to protect land for parks and natural areas, and the economic possibilities for this town and region.

Travel was John Foley‘s first passion so a career in the airline industry was natural. The smiles on the faces of the people he met while circling the globe shaped the person he is today. After studying medicine and graduating from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science degree, Foley began a 20-year career as a kidney dialysis technician. He even donated a kidney to a patient he was treating in Durham NC. In his latest chapter, Foley is a realtor and and town commissioner leading Pittsboro NC forward during a time of remarkable change.

“On The Porch” is hosted by Randolph ”Randy” Voller. He is also the publisher of Chatham County Line. Randy welcomes guests to the show who are from the communities of art, academia, business, and politics for friendly and informative conversations. “On The Porch” airs every Sunday at 11:06 AM, and is repeated at 5:06 PM and 8:06 PM on WCHL-FM 97.9. The show also streams on ChapelBoro.com
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