I’m a Siler City gal, and my mom is a small business owner. Her fabric store has been in business since 1988. When we learned Wal-Mart was coming to Siler City, at first, she panicked. She thought, OMG, I’ll lose all my business. Then, she took a step …
Month: December 2011
Judge the Chatham County Economic Development Corporation for yourself
I think we have a lot to be proud of in regards to the Chatham County Economic Development Corporation. While we are experiencing one of the worst recessions in recent history, the EDC developed a strategic plan that helped them identify industries to …
Cathy Wright announces run for NC House
Cathy Wright (R-Chatham County) announced that she will run for the open seat in House District 54, which now includes all of Chatham County and parts of Lee County. Wright ran for the State House in 2010. “I earned 43% of the vote against a 30-year,…
Chatham commissioners approve 7-year capital improvement plan
On December 5, 2011, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved a seven-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) after making a few revisions to the plan proposed by the County Manager’s Office. The approved CIP for 2013-19 includes several new sc…
Ultra Power Sports in Pittsboro adds U-Haul rentals
John Earl Frechette, owner of Ultra Power Sports, located at 5830 US Hwy. 64 E., recently added U-Haul truck and trailer rentals to the cycle and scooter dealership.
The Fearrington House Voted a Top 100 Best Restaurant Nationally
The Fearrington House Restaurant is honored to have been voted by the diners of OpenTable as one of the nation’s 100 best overall restaurants for 2011. The list of winners is derived from more than 10 million reviews submitted by OpenTable diners for m…
In defense of the Chatham County Economic Development Corporation
As a small business owner, I went to the Chatham County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) about my concept for a Small Business Incubator. They met with me immediately and gave me several tools to work with. They recommended that I meet with Gary …
State auditor recommends Chatham School board take disciplinary action against school superintendent Logan
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute §147-64.6(c)(16), the state auditor completed an investigation of allegations concerning the discovery of an employee of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, Inc. on the payroll of Chatham Cou…
State auditor recommends Chatham School board take disciplinary action against school superintendent Logan
Related:Investigative Report of the NCHSAA and Chatham County Schools
Come hear the Northwood Holiday Concert on December 8
Pittsboro, NC – The Northwood “Voices” Chorus, Jazz and Symphonic Bands will hold their annual Holiday concert in the Benjamin J. Lee Auditorium at Northwood High School at 7 p.m. this Thursday, December 8, 2011. Admission is cans or boxes of…