I have been a reader of the Chatlist for about eight years. I also own a small business here in Pittsboro. I don't understand why some people are so afraid of anything changing in town. When the Piggly Wiggly opened after Lowe's Foods left, many people...
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Calling all chocolate cake and cheesecake bakers to the Council on Aging’s Annual Chocolate Cake Bake Off
Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate is always the theme for the Council on Aging's 24th Annual Chocolate Cake and Cheesecake Bake-Off and this year will be no different. This mouth-watering event has been challenging the top bakers in Chatham Coun...
A very different take on WalMart
On December 23rd, three years ago, we buried our 35 year old son, Jesse, a resident of Silk Hope, at the little community cemetery on 64, just outside of Siler City. At the time, we were visitors from Virginia, grief-stricken, but still needing some Ch...
New 2012 Solid Waste and Recycling decals will be arriving in the mail near the end of January
Landowners in the unincorporated areas of Chatham County who paid their 2011 county property taxes and annual solid waste fees by the Jan. 5, 2012 deadline should look for their new 2012 Solid Waste and Recycling decals in the mail near the end of Janu...
Third Annual Shamrock Run for Hope seeks volunteers
The Third Annual Shamrock Run for Hope, hosted by the Pittsboro Relay for Life is scheduled for March 17, 2012. This 5K & 10K run in Pittsboro is followed by a breakfast for participants (included in registration, all others for $5).
Third Annual Shamrock Run for Hope seeks volunteers
The Third Annual Shamrock Run for Hope, hosted by the Pittsboro Relay for Life is scheduled for March 17, 2012. This 5K & 10K run in Pittsboro is followed by a breakfast for participants (included in registration, all others for $5).
A reply to the “Sustainable Capitalism” Manifesto
Sustainable has become the new king’s clothing in the American marketplace of mentality. The buzzword was invented by the people whose minds were shaped by the 1950's sales concept that“new”was better. Decades of marketing influence have led unsu...
Chatham County charity rook tournament this weekend
Ebenezer United Methodist Church will host the First Annual Chatham County Charity Rook Tournament On Friday, January 13 and Saturday January 14.
Hammered dulcimer concert in Pittsboro on January 21
Pittsboro, NC - Sue Wilson (hammered dulcimer) and Betsy Kraus (concertina) will be performing in concert with Ken Kolodner of Baltimore, MD on Saturday, January 21, 7 pm, at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 204 W. Salisbury Street, Pittsboro. Enjoy an evening of traditional acoustic music from Appalachia, Ireland, Scotland, Quebec, and beyond on the hammered dulcimer,
Biogen Idec Foundation awards grant to Clean Jordan Lake
Clean Jordan Lake has been awarded a $4,150 grant from the Biogen Idec Foundation to launch its Adopt-A-Shoreline Program. The funds will be used to attract participation from various community organizations and to post attractive signs at adopted shor...
Thirteen Chatham County teachers achieve National Board Certification in 2011
Chatham County Schools congratulates its newest group of teachers to earn National Board Certification. These thirteen teachers join numerous colleagues across the school district who over the years have achieved the advanced teaching credential throug...
Chatham Board of Commissioners meeting agenda – 1/03/12
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, January 3 at the Agricultural Building auditorium in Pittsboro, NC at 6 p.m.Related:Official Chatham County, NC
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- Re: Preston's plans for 7,000 acres in ChathamI wonder if they are pitching this to sell it to a big developer. If you watch all the way to the end they talk about the attractiveness of this project because all the work is complete. And it's odd that if they are launching this as a development that there's been no press release or other info on t... […]
- Re: Preston's plans for 7,000 acres in ChathamQuote from: dan in silk hope on Yesterday at 08:24:16 PMThe video said the residents could "work, play and live within biking or walking distance". I sure wish they had shown a concept plan. This is pretty exciting. No mention of a school? […]
- Re: N&O - Artsy Pittsboro cafe closesQuote from: mysticbutterfly on Yesterday at 05:52:36 PMIn the article Vance mentioned about possible buyers. Hopefully they will keep the same concept with organic/local foods It is really a shame that the GS had to close.Vance is a really great guy. Always did his bes... […]
- Re: Who is this woman ripping down signs for Haw River Christian School in PittsboroQuote from: NC YIPPIE on January 25, 2012, 11:07:09 AMYes, but this single act does not stand alone in our collective history. The very man who shot the video has posted nude pictures of a person he did not agree with on this very board. He has even been banned from this board ... […]
- Re: Who is this woman ripping down signs for Haw River Christian School in PittsboroQuote from: chathamtalbott on Yesterday at 09:30:12 AM The only person who knows this woman's intentions is herself. Beyond that, it's all mere speculation, and speculations don't have substantive information. Actually, assuming she was being honest, we DO know ... […]