Aired on Dec 7, 2025

• Preparation, Prevention, Training

Treat them like family. This is Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson’s instructions to his deputies when it comes to helping people through difficult moments regardless of the specifics. Taking care of people who don’t know what to do, are scared, have a question, need guidance, or are having a bad day is Roberson’s passion. Approaching his work like this and being a people person is why Roberson and his department are well-liked and -respected. Listen in and meet our guest:

Sheriff Mike Roberson has served as the Chatham County Sheriff for 10 years and recently announced his bid for election as a County Commissioner in 2026. A dedicated law enforcement officer who promotes integrity, teamwork, and community involvement by supporting local businesses, churches, and community events, Roberson has training and experience in public safety, crisis response (including group crisis intervention), terrorism response, protecting and serving children, leadership and supervision, communication, diversity (including organizing against racism) and responding to medical emergencies. As a lifelong resident of Chatham County he is passionate about serving his community and is married to his high school sweetheart.

“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
Current and previous shows of “On The Porch” are posted as on-demand, ad-free podcasts at ChapelBoro.com, Spotify and Apple Podcasts
To be a guest on the show or send us a comment, email: ontheporch@wchl.com