The Chatham County Council on Aging relies on a committed group of volunteers to deliver an estimated 20,000 nutritious home-provided meals this year to older adults who are home-bound or unable to prepare their own meals. Due to continued record-high …
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Black Tie and Tails Ball for the big cats
It’s the big night for big cats. Immerse yourself in the color and culture of South Africa when you join Carolina Tiger Rescue at our fourth annual gala fundraiser benefiting the eighty wild cats in our care. The Black Tie & Tails Ball will take place …
Winter weather advisory remains in effect until 4 pm this afternoon
A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 4 pm this afternoon. Most areas of Chatham County have experienced periods of snow and freezing rain this morning. Precipitation began as snow before mixing with sleet later this morning. Freezing rain …
Roy Underhill gives time and talent to local Boy Scout troop
This year marks the 100th Anniversary of Boy Scouts of America. The Boy Scouts have been celebrating this milestone with great fanfare and hosts of celebrities and politicians have joined the celebration. However, one well known television personality …
Upcoming events at the Chatham Community Library
Here’s a rundown of the upcoming events at the Chatham Community Library in Pittsboro this December.
Chatham County releases community health assessment results
The Chatham County Public Health Department is proud to present the 2010 Community Health Assessment. The report is the result of 15 months of work by a variety of community partners and residents. The health assessment looks at health issues facing Ch…
Chatham County takes action on odors reported in Chatham Community Library
Chatham County has actively worked with an air quality engineer to identify and address odor issues reported in the Chatham Community Library in Pittsboro since its opening in mid-September. One odor source has been identified and has been fixed throug…
Library manager reports on odd odor in new building
We are providing these answers to clarify issues related to odors that some people have reported in the Chatham Community Library. Staff and patrons first reported an unpleasant “new smell” odor not long after the library opened. To some people, the od…
New Chatham Civil Rights Book Club honors Margie Ellison
The Chatham County Office of Human Relations joins with the Human Relations Commission and Chatham’s Community Civil Rights Educators in launching the Margie E. Ellison Civil Rights Book Club. Ellison, who passed away in 2009, chaired the Human Relat…
Jordan Lake cleanup removes 600 tires and 700 bags of trash
On Saturday, October 9, an army of about 200 volunteers of all ages swarmed the woods along remote coves of Jordan Lake to pick up trash and haul it to the shoreline. Meanwhile, a navy of 50 volunteers launched from Robeson Creek Boat Ramp in boats, ka…