Pittsboro, NC – In recognition of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Chatham Community Library will host a virtual film screening of The R-Word (2020), beginning Thursday, October 14, and continuing through Thursday, October 21. This program is free and open to the public. The R-Word takes…
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – When Julian Pleasants died September 7 North Carolina lost one of its most important academic and popular historians. Pleasants grew up in Southern Pines, graduated from Davidson College, and earned masters and doctoral…
Pittsboro, NC – After taking a break during the height of COVID-19 in 2020, the Hoppin’ John Old-Time and Bluegrass Fiddlers’ Convention is back! Known by locals as simply, “Hoppin’ John,” the 14th annual event will take place September 17-18,…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County community members of all ages are invited to express their creativity and create a masterpiece at Chatham 250’s Sidewalk Chalk Festival on Saturday, September 11, 2021, (rain date Sept. 12) at The Park at Briar…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham Community Library will host a virtual screening of the documentary Don’t Tell Anyone (No Le Digas a Nadie) beginning Thursday, September 16 and continuing through Thursday, September 23, 2021. This program is free and open to the public. The…
Pittsboro, NC – Because of new Covid-19 statistics being reported in North Carolina and adjacent states, as well as other news developments, the Friends of the Chatham Community Library has decided to cancel its planned Audio-Visual and Children’s Book Sale,…
Pittsboro, NC – Results from the 2020 Chatham County Public Libraries Needs Assessment Survey are now available online for public review at tinyurl.com/CCPLFinalReport. The assessment process, which began in July 2020, was conducted by Karen Dash Consulting. The Needs Assessment was…
Pittsboro, NC – During the pandemic, emergency funding for artists and arts-workers has been essential. Now, the clouds are beginning to lift and emergency funding is shifting to a new phase of artist relief. The Chatham Arts Council (CAC) is…
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Public Libraries invite families with young children to enjoy the great outdoors while experiencing the joy of reading this summer with Outdoor Story Time. Outdoor Story Time programs will be offered June 14 through August…
Pittsboro, NC – Thomas Shelton “Tommy” Edwards, 75, of Pittsboro, died in Pittsboro on May 22, following a short and hard battle against pancreatic cancer. On May 21, Gov. Roy Cooper awarded Edwards the Order of the Longleaf Pine for…