Goldston, NC – Avajan Oldham, a third and fourth grade language arts/social studies teacher at J.S Waters School, has been nominated for the 2016-2017 national LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, the national LifeChanger of the Year program recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 public and private…
By Sam Groce Pittsboro, NC – To answer the questions raised by Lena Hurst about raising two hogs, you can kill and process animals for meat on your own farm, but you cannot sell that meat. Those animals cannot be…
By Lynn Cohen Pittsboro, NC – I have been a member of Toastmasters for four years and am a huge fan of the organization. It’s a low cost way to work on your communication and leadership skills, meet new friends,…
By Mark Stinson Siler City, NC – Chatham County has been a developer’s gold mine for almost 40 years and until every farm and open space is consumed by housing developments and big projects like Chatham Park it will continue…
By Glenn Carter Pittsboro, NC – I have a question concerning the voting districts within Chatham County in relation to the county commissioners. Under the current system (please correct me if I’m wrong) the entire county votes for commissioner candidates…
Speak Up Chatham: What is Your Vision for the County? Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County wants to hear from all types of residents, workers and businesses as a key part of the Comprehensive Plan development process. Now is the time…
by Francis DiGiano Pittsboro, NC – Clean Jordan Lake is a grassroots, nonprofit founded in 2009. Our mission is: Restore Jordan Lake to a healthy and vibrant aquatic resource by removing trash from the shoreline and preventing its recurrence. In…
Siler City, NC — A Siler City man has been arrested on numerous drug charges after police discovered a wide range of drugs and weapons at his residence, according to a news release. On July 27, the Chatham County Sheriff’s…