By N.A. Booko Pittsboro, NC – That is a good thought, but I can’t ever recall writing an annual Christmas letter to the Chatham Chatlist. Let’s just call it a traditional first try. I haven’t the faintest idea where it…
My annual Christmas letter
Month: December 2020
Ribbon cutting marks Chatham Grove Elementary School opening
Pittsboro, NC – Representatives from both the Chatham County Board of Education and the Chatham County Board of Commissioners gathered December 21 for a ribbon cutting at Chatham Grove Elementary School. Chatham County Manager Dan LaMontagne, Chatham County Schools Superintendent…
Make a stop at the Chatham County Historical Museum
By Cindy Schmidt Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Museum started in what is now the Chatham Historic Courthouse in the circle in downtown Pittsboro. In 1990 the building was renovated and the county commissioners approved the use of a…
All 533 Chatham County government employees named Employee of the Year
Pittsboro, NC – On December 21, 2020, Chatham County Manager Dan LaMontagne gave a special presentation at the Board of Commissioners regular meeting recognizing the county’s 2020 Employee of the Year. However, instead of honoring one employee, all 533 Chatham…
A Christmas message from the Healthy Skeptic
By Kevin Roche I attempt to be straightforward, pretty blunt at times. Here is my Christmas advice: if you are a Minnesotan or a resident of any other state with similar stupid orders, ignore them. At this point it should…
NC CARES for Arts grants provide big boost to Chatham County Arts organizations
Pittsboro, NC – During this pandemic, arts organizations have been particularly vulnerable. But the Chatham Arts Council (CAC) is thrilled to be the bearer of good news. The CAC and the North Carolina Arts Council are proud to distribute NC CARES…
Chatham County Public Libraries to host virtual visit with local children’s author Kelly Starling Lyons
Pittsboro, NC – Children and their families are invited to join Chatham County Public Libraries for a virtual visit with local children’s book author Kelly Starling Lyons on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at 4 p.m. Kelly Starling Lyons, of Raleigh,…
Chatham authorities find body of missing 88-year-old man
Chapel Hill, NC – An 88-year-old man who went missing from his home near Chapel Hill early Wednesday has been found dead. Thomas Kelly was reported missing just after 4 a.m., when his wife awoke and found him missing. She…
Christmas gifts aren’t wasteful
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Among the pagan-inspired customs of the Christmas season, there has come to be the ritualistic burning of the straw man. Specifically, I refer to the traditional seasonal column by a sly journalist or political…
Wolfpack wins thriller over 17th-ranked North Carolina
Raleigh, NC – The NC State men’s basketball team won a thriller over in-state rival, North Carolina, Tuesday evening, defeating the 17th-ranked Tar Heels, 79-76, inside PNC Arena. With the win, NC State improves to 5-1, 1-0 in the ACC…