Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Public Libraries will begin offering curbside pick-up service on Monday, June 22, 2020. Pick-up service is being offered at all three branch locations and is by phone appointment only, Monday-Friday, 10am – 4pm. Library facilities…
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Chatham County commissioners approve FY 2021 county budget
Pittsboro, NC – On June 15, 2020, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved the county budget for fiscal year 2020-21, which included one revision to the budget proposed by the County Manager’s Office. The budget provides $132.3 million for…
Information for June 15 Chatham County Board of Commissioners work and regular sessions and mock public hearing
Pittsboro, NC – On Monday, June 15, 2020, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners will hold its work and regular sessions at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center located at 1192 US 64 Business West, Pittsboro. The work session…
Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling mulch sales back on in June
by Shannon Culpepper Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling will have mulch sales for the month of June on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Sales will take place on the following dates: Wednesdays – June 17, and 24 Saturdays…
Chatham County recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Pittsboro, NC – June 15 is Elder Abuse Awareness Day which calls attention to an important issue facing a growing aging population in Chatham County and across the United States. According to the US Department of Justice, ten percent of…
Chatham County COVID-19 Dashboard updated to include demographic data
Pittsboro, NC – Last week, Governor Roy Cooper issued an executive order addressing the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color, which noted that “COVID-19 disproportionately affects communities of color for several reasons, including existing social, environmental, and health…
Mike Zelek sworn in as Chatham County interim Public Health Director
Pittsboro, NC – On June 1, 2020, Mike Zelek was sworn in as Chatham County Interim Public Health Director. Clerk to the Chatham County Board of Commissioners Lindsay Ray administered the oath of office to Zelek, with his wife, Jess…
Chatham County Public Health Director Layton Long retiring May 31
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Public Health Director Layton Long will retire May 31, 2020, after 32 years of service with state and local public health agencies, including the last six and half years in Chatham County. Long initially made…
Chatham County releases COVID-19 data dashboard
Pittsboro, NC – On May 20, 2020, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper released Executive Order 141, which transitions the state to “Safer at Home” Phase 2, effective May 22 at 5 p.m. In making the announcement to ease COVID-19 restrictions,…
Chatham Together stories highlight COVID-19 response from Chatham County community
Pittsboro, NC – Throughout the challenges and uncertainties with the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing is more evident than ever – Chatham County’s resiliency. Whether it’s County staff going above and beyond to help others, or residents stepping up to volunteer,…