The board of the Chatham Mills Farmers’ Market is actively seeking new farmers and producers to be a part of its 2015 market. We are looking for vendors in all categories, including produce, meat, prepared foods, cheese, crafts, herbs, flowers, baked g…
Month: December 2014
Chatham Mills Farmers’ Market is seeking new vendors for the 2015 market season
The board of the Chatham Mills Farmers’ Market is actively seeking new farmers and producers to be a part of its 2015 market. We are looking for vendors in all categories, including produce, meat, prepared foods, cheese, crafts, herbs, flowers, baked g…
Recycle your real Christmas tree from December 29 – January 16
The Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling Division is offering free Christmas Tree Recycling at the Main Facility for a limited time. County residents may bring their real trees on the following dates at no charge: December 29, 30, 3, January 2, 5-9, 12-16 from 7 am to 3:30 pm.
Chatham commissioners oppose Duke Energy’s coal ash disposal plans
At its meeting on Dec. 15, 2014, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt a resolution opposing Duke Energy’s current plan to dispose of millions of tons of coal ash at the Brickhaven Mine in Moncure and a second mine in Sanford.
CCCC’s Sustainable Technologies program expands to the community
Central Carolina Community College has expanded the scope of its Sustainable Technologies program through real world learning applications like small house construction and community outreach initiatives that promote green building practices. The colle…
CCCC finishes fourth in NCMATYC Competition
Central Carolina Community College finished fourth in the NCMATYC (North Carolina Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges) Competition on Saturday, November 22, at Catawba Valley Community College. Twelve community colleges and 26 teams competed….
Chatham County Schools holds district science fair
On Thursday, December 11, Chatham County Schools held its District Science Fair Awards Night in the Jordan-Matthews auditorium. A science fair emphasizes the learning of science through doing. Science fairs encourage students to design, investigate, an…
Congratulations to “Pitch Please” and their director, Mr. Hanson
Thanks to all who got out their votes. The support from the entire Chatham community and schools was overwhelming. Today it was announced that the Northwood high school A Cappella “Pitch Please” came in first place and won first prize in the MIX 101.5 …
Chatham workshop slated for nonprofits applying for United Way and county grants
Chatham County and United Way of Chatham County have a combined application process for awarding grants to area nonprofits interested in securing funding to support local programs and services. Nonprofit representatives can learn more about the applica…
Latest statistics show Chatham is out-aging the state
Based on recently released reports from the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services, Chatham County continues to outpace the state with its aging population. At the same time, state and federal funding for senior services has been declining…