Through a project by a group of seventh graders, the dining room at Margaret B. Pollard Middle School now has a large mural with its mascot, the mustang. Five seventh graders chose to create a mural as their G.R.E.A.T. community project that students c…
Month: April 2011
North Carolina officials encourage people to use caution when disposing of storm debris
Following the destruction of last weekend’s tornadoes, many North Carolina residents are faced with the disposal of storm-related debris. State environmental officials urge landowners to consider personal safety and the environment when choosing disp…
Chatham County invites public to groundbreaking for new judicial center
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners and court officials announce the official groundbreaking of the new Judicial Center in Pittsboro on May 5, at 4 pm near the intersection of US 15-501 South and Chatham Street, just south of the traffic circle i…
Wake Forest men’s golf ready for ACC Championship test
The Wake Forest men’s golf team heads to Uwharrie Point, NC this weekend to compete in the 58th Annual ACC Men’s Golf Championship. This marks the 15th year and the 10th consecutive year the Old North State Club has hosted the ACC Men’s Golf Championsh…
Most car buyers don’t expect to downsize their next new car purchase
Most car buyers (56 percent) expect their next new vehicle to be the same size as the model they currently drive, but those who are looking to downsize are motivated by improved fuel economy, lower maintenance and repair costs, environmental concerns, …
Bynum Front Porch Friday Night Music Series begins May 6 With Boys From Carolina
Bynum Front Porch, a non-profit community organization, begins this year’s Friday Night Music Series on May 6th with the bluegrass sounds of Boys From Carolina. Known nationwide for their award-winning vocal harmonies and fast traditional picking, Bo…
Chatham County reschedules Easter Egg Hunt to April 23
Pittsboro, NC – Due to stormy weather conditions last Saturday, the Chatham County Parks and Recreation Department has rescheduled its Ninth Annual Easter Egg Hunt event to Saturday, April 23. The time and location remain the same, with the free…
Minutes from joint Chatham Board of Commissioners and School Board meeting
The Board of Commissioners of the County of Chatham, North Carolina, met in the Horton Middle School, Multipurpose Room, 79 Horton Road, located in Pittsboro, North Carolina, at 6:00 PM on March 21, 2011.
Photo Gallery: 2011 NC State Wolfpack spring football game
Raleigh, NC – NC State quarterback Glennon was 21 of 40 for a White team that consisted of the starting offense and the No. 2 defense. Keyed by the first-string defense, the Red won 13-3 in a game shortened to…
Central Carolina Community College’s Siler City Center is LEED certified gold
Central Carolina Community College’s Siler City Center is built of brick, aluminum and glass, but it is now officially “Gold.” The U.S. Green Building Council has announced that the facility, completed in fall 2010, has met all the design, siting…