Chatham School Board interviews applicants to fill Gerald Totten's seat
[Feb. 5, 2010] The Chatham County school board interviewed five applicants to fill Gerald Totten's open seat on Thursday evening. Each was interviewed for 15 minutes, with the same questions. They were interviewed in alphabetical order, and were not present to hear the questions before their own interview. By Mia Munn [In News]

Duke football season tickets go on sale
[Feb. 4, 2010] Highlighted by seven home games including dates with reigning national champion Alabama and chief rival North Carolina, Duke’s 2010 football season ticket packages are now available to the public. Duke’s 2010 home opponents include non-league foes Alabama, Army and Elon and ACC members Boston College, Miami, North Carolina and Virginia. [In Sports]

Judicial Watch's releases 2009 list of Washington's "Ten most wanted corrupt politicians"
[Feb. 3, 2010] Judicial Watch, the public interest group that investigates and prosecutes government corruption, released its 2009 list of Washington's "Ten Most Wanted Corrupt Politicians." [In Opinion]

Redistricting information sessions for northeast Chatham planned
[Feb. 1, 2010] The opening of Pollard Middle School provides an opportunity to shift attendance zones slightly so that schools are more evenly utilized. Besides the middle school students from Perry Harrison and North Chatham moving to Pollard mid-year next school year, about 150 kids (Horton, PES, North Chatham) will be moved to a different school. By Mia Munn [In News]

2010-2011 student transfer forms available online and at schools
[Feb. 1, 2010] Parents/Guardians of students requesting a transfer assignment are required to annually complete and submit a Chatham County Schools Transfer/Release form for each child in order for the transfer assignment to be considered. This annual assignment request is reviewed by the Board of Education with regards to the following criteria: the school requested has sufficient population space for the student assignment; the student has maintained an acceptable record of attendance; and, the student has maintained an acceptable record of behavior. [In News]

UPS honors North Carolina drivers for 25 years of safe driving
[Jan. 31, 2010] UPS announced 48 elite drivers from North Carolina are among 928 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25 or more years of accident-free driving. Among the honorees is Charles Cook of Siler City. [In Business]

Greensboro man charged with raping teen
[Jan. 31, 2010] A Greensboro man has been arrested on charges of statutory rape after being accused of having sex with a 15-year-old girl in southwestern Chatham County. Lereece Justin Smith, 21, of Greensboro was charged Monday with two counts of statutory rape and sexual battery. [In News]

Consumer Reports finds that diet entrées serve up better taste, small portions
[Jan. 31, 2010] From the labs at Consumer Reports, some dinner recommendations that aren’t quite fine dining but can help dieters control their portions and lose weight. In the February issue, 14 out of 24 microwaveable meals earn a “Very Good” rating for taste, a marked improvement since the last time prepared meals were tested in 2004. But Consumer Reports Health notes that many entrées have so few calories that diners may need to round out their meals with a few side dishes. [In Living]

Northwood varsity boys and girls defeat North Carolina School of Science and Math in basketball
[Jan. 29, 2010] The Northwood varsity boys basketball team defeated NCSSM 70-47 Wednesday, January 26. John Wieland led the Chargers with 17 points, while Tra Chandler added 16 points which included two three-pointers. A.J. Farmer dominated once again in the paint with 14 points. By Brent J Cooper [In Sports]