A section of N.C. 87 in Pittsboro closed on April 19. The road closing will allow for the construction of a roundabout in front of the new Chatham Community Library. N.C. 87 serves as an important channel for Pittsboro residents to reach their homes, b…
Month: April 2010
First Citizens Bank celebrates 40th anniversary
First Citizens Bank will celebrate its 40th anniversary in Pittsboro with a customer appreciation day Friday, April 23, at its branch located at 24 Hanks St.
How to become a price-matching maven
Many stores promise to match competitors’ prices, and in today’s ultra-competitive retail marketplace, price-matching and price-adjustment policies can help you get the best deal. But price-matching policies can vary significantly store to store and …
Taking the fire out of fire ants
Cooperative Extension in Chatham County will offer a program on fire ant management on Thursday, April 29. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Agriculture Building in downtown Pittsboro. Participants are required to call 919-542-8202, to pre-reg…
Annual ChathamArts ClydeFEST celebrates legendary folk artist Clyde Jones
The ninth annual ChathamArts ClydeFEST celebrating legendary folk artist Clyde Jones promises a full day of fun and games, food and music. Festivities are set for Saturday April 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Clydeville at the Bynum Ballpark, just around…
Shakori Hills music festival will celebrate Earth Day
This April 22 marks the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day! To celebrate, the Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance will be doing its part to reduce its footprint, to put the earth first, and to educate all festival attendees about how easy and…
NC DOT to widen and improve Andrews Store Road
At its meeting on April 5, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution authorizing the NC Department of Transportation (DOT) to fund and construct the widening of a 1.55-mile section of Andrews Store Road in northeastern Chatham.
Consumer Reports finds 10 recommended water filters that can replace bottled water
There’s good news for consumers when it comes to clean drinking water: Water filter manufacturers are producing products that remove impurities, not just improve taste and appearance. Plus filters that cost as little as $30 can provide cleaner, bette…
ShopSmart names planet- and budget-friendly products that really work
Do you avoid green products because of high prices and poor performance? According to a new report in the April 2010 issue of ShopSmart recent tests show significant improvements in green products, in some cases making them more efficient and cost effe…
Volunteers sought for Jordan Lake cleanup slated for May 8
Volunteers are needed for Clean Jordan Lake’s first volunteer event on Saturday, May 8, from 9 am to 2 pm in cooperation with the US Army Corps of Engineers. Other groups providing support include the Highway Stormwater Program of the NC Department o…