American Idol finalist Scotty McCreery of Garner will be at Doak Field at Dail Park on Saturday to throw out the first pitch before NC State’s baseball game against Florida State. McCreery, a 17-year-old junior at Garner High School, advanced to the fi…
Day: May 15, 2011
2011-12 Chatham County budget contains no property tax increases
The county manager’s office will present the recommended 2011-2012 budget at this Monday’s meeting (May 16, 2011). Our budget team has done a tremendous job in preparing recommendations that increase our commitment to public education and public safety…
Students from Liberty and Pittsboro awarded black belt ranks
Lucy Williams of Liberty was awarded a black belt and two other martial artists received higher black belt ranks when South Eastern Karate Association held its most recent promotion exams. Belts and certificates were presented by Master Instructor Pegg…
Wake-Up Wednesday connects people, businesses, services and community
Last month Wake-Up Wednesday celebrated three years of connecting people, businesses, services and community. Since the meeting is still welcoming newcomers, it remains valuable for people who’ve attended before and turnout has been robust.
Redesigned Kia Optima now ranks in Consumer Reports Top-Ten of four-cylinder family sedans
The redesigned Kia Optima outpointed the high-selling Honda Accord in a face-off between the two family sedans conducted by Consumer Reports. The Optima now ranks among the top 10 of all four-cylinder family sedans tested by the organization. The Optim…
23rd annual Chatham Chamber of Commerce golf tournament
The Chatham Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its 23rd Annual Golf Tournament to be held at the Siler City Country Club on May 23. Each year the Chatham Chamber of Commerce’s golf tournament is held at one of its members’ locations. Our chambe…