There is a lot of comment about how the old commissioners either scared away businesses from coming to Chatham County or weren’t effective in bringing businesses to Chatham County, and how the new commissioners will do or are doing a better job. I have…
Month: August 2011
Back to school in Chatham County Schools 2011
Approximately 7,900 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade will study on seventeen campuses in Chatham County Schools beginning Thursday, August 25.
Educator joins beer parlor to block new school in Pittsboro
Well now, I have heard just about everything. A former teacher has joined forces with a local Pittsboro beer parlor to block the establishment of a children’s school in downtown Pittsboro. Steve Cote, part owner of The City Tap, opposes the new school,…
Video: Southern Lee Cavaliers at Northwood Chargers football game
Pittsboro, NC – Josue Pena missed a 42-yard field goal as time expired as the Southern Lee Cavaliers defeated the Northwood Chargers, 29-28 for their first win of the season Friday night. Below is a video of some of the action from…
Free Tour of B. Everett Jordan Lake and Dam on September 10
Event: Free Tour of B. Everett Jordan Dam and Lake Date: Saturday, September 10 Time: 10 am to 11:30 am Location: Meet at the Jordan Lake Visitor Assistance Center on 2080 Jordan Dam Road in Moncure. For directions go here.…
Chatham County recycling survey responses due by August 31
Pittsboro, NC – The Summer 2011 Program Development Survey are due Wednesday, August 31. Chatham residents and businesses are encouraged to participate to help the Solid Waste & Recycling Division plan for future programs under consideration. This short survey was…
Progress Energy to restore 95 percent of customers by midnight Wednesday
Progress Energy crews have restored service to more than 330,000 customers since Hurricane Irene first began lashing the Carolinas on Friday. The company expects to restore service to the majority of remaining customers without power by midnight Tuesda…
Video: Woods Charter School Faculty Band performs “Knocking on Harrell’s Door” at WoodsRock III
Pittsboro, NC – The WoodsRock Music Festival is the annual fundraising event to support the transportation program at WoodsCharter School. It is a family-friendly day of celebration and music which provides much-needed funding for a basic need: transportation. This is…
Chatham Chamber of Commerce will host annual meeting and silent auction on September 27
New Hill, NC – The Chatham Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Meeting and Silent Auction on September 27, 2011 at the Shady Wagon Farm, 2312 Pea Ridge Road in New Hill. The event is open to members and…
Video: NC State player Tobais Palmer speaks after first fall practice
Raleigh, NC – Former Northwood student Tobais Palmer speaks after the first fall football practice by the NC State Wolfpack.