Chatham County and Central Carolina Community College celebrated “an exciting and momentous day” Sept. 20, as CCCC President Bud Marchant expressed it. A crowd estimated at more than 600 county residents, college and elected officials, and other di…
ACC announces football kickoff times and TV for October 2
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced the following game times and networks for the games of Oct. 2. All times are Eastern.
Chatham County presents awards honoring grand trees
Nine spectacular trees across Chatham County received the first annual Grand Tree awards during the Sept. 20 meeting of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners. The awards are sponsored and coordinated by the Grand Trees of Chatham, a volunteer board…
Chatham Council on Aging receives grant to assist caregivers
The Chatham County Council on Aging has been awarded a $15,000 grant to provide caregiver support and respite care services for residents who are caregivers for family members living in Chatham County. The Council received the grant from the Home Healt…
Chatham County residents warned about diabetes telemarketing calls
The Chatham County Council on Aging alerts residents to a phone calls from someone marketing diabetes testing equipment. The marketer is asking for personal health information and addresses over the phone.
Partial closure of Pittsboro traffic circle on September 20
The installation of a temporary roof and related repairs on the Historic Chatham County Courthouse means that NC Department of Transportation (DOT) will again have to to partially close the traffic circle in downtown Pittsboro on Monday, Sept. 20. Only…
Chatham Community Library ribbon cutting and open house set for September 20
Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) in Pittsboro and Chatham County jointly invite residents to attend a ribbon cutting and open house to celebrate the opening of two major facilities on the CCCC campus. The event is slated for Monday, Sept. 20, …
ACC announces final kickoff times and TV for September 23-25
The Atlantic Coast Conference Sunday announced the following game times and networks for the games of Sept. 23-25. All times are Eastern.
Partial closure of Pittsboro traffic circle slated for September 13-14
The installation of a temporary roof and related repairs on the Historic Chatham County Courthouse has led the NC Department of Transportation (DOT) to partially close the traffic circle in downtown Pittsboro for two days. Only the south side of the tr…
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Local farmers’ markets are part of the 10% Local Food Campaign
On Sept. 7, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution supporting the statewide 10% Local Food Campaign, which urges residents to buy and consume locally grown foods. Funded by the Golden LEAF Foundation, the campaign is co-sponsore…
It’s time to bring county regulations into balance with actual needs
The first step to solving any problem is correctly diagnosing it. In Karen Crowell’s recent post regarding Brian Bock’s candidacy she displayed a serious misunderstanding of the facts. She claims it was the private sector that was responsible for creat…
Northwood High School Arts Education Foundation is conducting a recycling fundraiser
The Northwood High School Arts Education Foundation is conducting a recycling fundraiser. There’s nothing to buy. Protect the environment by donating your used consumer electronics. Your item(s) may be tax deductible and will be recycled in accordanc…
The private sector will not lead us out of the recession
Candidate Brian Bock states on his web site that we must accept two basic truths to job creation then apply common sense. Basic truth #1: The private sector, not government, will lead us out of recession.
17th Annual Taste of Chatham benefits Council on Aging
The Chatham County Council on Aging invites you to enjoy an evening of fine food, beverages, silent auction and entertainment at its 17th Annual Taste of Chatham Banquet slated for Sunday, October 3, from 4-7 pm at the Carolina Meadows Auditorium. Debo…
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Chatham County seeks applicants for green building & sustainable energy board
Chatham County seeks applicants to fill a vacancy on its Green Building and Sustainable Energy (GBASE) Advisory Board. Applicants must be Chatham residents with a background or interest in green building or sustainable energy and have until Wednesday, …
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Chatham public meeting on Western Wake wastewater discharge scheduled
Chatham County invites residents to a community meeting on Wednesday, September 8, at 7 pm at the Moncure Fire Station to learn more about a plan proposed by a partnership of four towns in western Wake County to construct a regional wastewater treatmen…
Just like Stephan Curry
“We wish he would stay just a little longer. But it was three great years and we wish him well as he takes on an even bigger assignment.” That is what folks at Davidson College said last year when Stephan Curry opted out of his senior year and a chance…
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Growing your own food sure is a lot of work
The problem with vegetable gardens is they have no respect for my schedules. Just about the time I’m ready for some beaching relaxation, my tomatoes overpowered their supports and dove to the ground. Within a day, the tomato hornworms made it almost …